Waller ex rel. Seabrook Island Development v. Seabrook Island Property Owners Ass'n

Harwell, Justice:

This case involves the issue of whether the trial judge erred in failing to certify appellants’ action as a class action under Rule 23(a), SCRCP.

*466FACTS

At the time the original action was commenced, appellants E. .C. M. Waller and Adelaide Waller were residents of Seabrook Island, a private residential community. Appellants as well as all property owners of Seabrook Island are members of respondent Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (Association). The Association is a corporation with the purpose of preserving the values and amenities of the Seabrook Island…