Bb & T of South Carolina v. Kindwell

This is a mortgage foreclosure action in which two competing mortgagees, having simultaneously recorded mortgages which cover the same real property, each claim first lien status. Branch Banking and Trust Company of South Carolina (“BB & T”) appeals the master-in-equity’s order finding John H. Franklin’s recorded mortgage constitutes a first lien on certain commercial property, which Brian and Lisa Kidwell (collectively “the Kidwells”) purchased from Franklin, and awarding Franklin prejudgment interest. BB & T also appeals the master’s failure to award it attorney fees. We affirm in part,…