Cornelius v. Oconee County

Acting Justice HILL:

In 1976, Oconee County electors approved a referendum authorizing the County to own and operate a, wastewater treatment facility, but limiting funding for this service to three sources and limiting service to “portions of Oconee County.” Oconee County appeals a circuit court order holding that these restrictions apply to any expansion of County’s sewer system, and awarding respondent Cornelius attorneys’ fees pursuant to S.C.Code Ann. § 15-77-300 (2005). We affirm.

FACTS

The 1976 referendum (Referendum) authorized Oconee County “to acquire, purchase, construct and operate a…