Pinckney v. Atkins

The pleadings denominate this action as one to remove a cloud from title. Ruth P. Atkins appeals the master’s order granting partition, claiming that not all necessary parties were named as defendants and properly served with process, and that the master failed to value the property and the improvements to the property. We reverse and remand.

This action concerns nine acres of real estate located in Berkeley County, South Carolina, originally owned by Lizzie Pinckney. Respondent, Franklin Pinckney, a grandchild of Lizzie Pinckney, instituted this action against his sister, Ruth P. Atkins, and…