Legal Opinion
Silvester v. Spring Valley Country Club
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided February 12, 2001No. 3297PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STILWELL, Judge:
Thomas and Carolyn Silvester filed this action against Spring Valley Country Club for damages and injunctive relief for trespass and nuisance. The trial court granted the Club’s motion to dismiss the action, finding all claims barred by the statute of limitations. The Silvesters appeal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.
FACTS
In 1983, the Silvesters purchased a residence in Spring Valley subdivision. The rear of their lot adjoins a portion of the Club’s golf course. Water from the Club’s land channels onto the Silvesters’ lot, allegedly causing erosion, the deposit…
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