Coburg, Inc. v. Lesser

Chandler, Justice:

On appeal is an Order of the Master-in-Equity holding that Respondent Coburg, Inc. (Coburg) is the fee simple owner of marshland, two islands, and a causeway located on Wappoo Creek in Charleston. We remand for a new trial.

FACTS

Appellant Melvin J. Lesser (Lesser) received a permit from the South Carolina Coastal Council to construct a walkway and floating dock on marshland at Wappoo Creek, a navigable tidal stream in Charleston. When Lesser began construction, Coburg commenced this action against him to quiet title to the marshlands as well as to two islands and a causeway…