Judy v. Kennedy

Beau D. and S. Scott Kennedy (collectively the Kennedys) erected a front gate and a back gate across an ingress and egress easement, respectively, belonging to James T. and Bobby Judy (collectively the Judys). The Judys appeal the master’s ruling the locked front gate can remain in place, and the Kennedys appeal the master’s finding the Judys did not abandon the easement. We affirm as modified.

FACTS

In 1978, Tina and T.C. Kennerty subdivided 195 acres of land located in Dorchester County into three parcels. Tina became owner of two tracts of land, one approximately 12 acres and another…