Blanks v. Rawson

Cureton, Judge:

This is a dispute between next door neighbors. Benjamin and Mary Ann Blanks claim their neighbor, Gary W. Rawson, has violated certain neighborhood restrictions by the construction of a dog pen, basketball goal, and ten-foot privacy fence. The trial judge ordered Mr. Rawson to remove or relocate the dog pen and basketball goal. He also ordered Rawson to remove or reduce the height of the fence. Rawson appeals. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

The Blanks and Rawson reside in the Indian Fork subdivision on Lake Murray in Lexington County. Both parties bought vacant lots and…