Grant v. State

In this action to declare title to tidelands, Peter D. Grant, Trustee, (Grant) argues the trial court erred in concluding he failed to rebut the State of South Carolina’s presumptive title to the tidelands adjacent to his property. We affirm.

FACTS

Grant initiated this action against the State of South Carolina pursuant to section 48-39-220 of the South Carolina Code (2008) to determine ownership of the tidelands 1 adjacent to his property. Grant’s property, known as The Fort, is 3 acres of highland on the northwest side of the island of Folly Beach. Grant’s property is bordered by…