Trimnal v. Trimnal

Chandler, Justice:

In this divorce action, Husband appeals Wife’s award of a $15,000 equitable interest in the marital residence.

We affirm.

FACTS

As this is a matter in equity, heard by the trial judge alone, this Court has jurisdiction to find facts in accordance with its own views of the preponderance of the evidence. Townes Associates, Ltd. v. City of Greenville, 266 S. C. 81, 221 S. E. (2d) 773 (1976).

Husband purchased a home from his father for $12,000 in January, 1968. He financed the purchase through two loans: one from his father and one from Palmetto State Savings & Loan. At the time,…