Legal Opinion

Graham v. Causey

Court of Appeals of South Carolina

Decided February 6, 1985No. 0390PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Shaw, Judge:

The issue in this appeal is whether respondent Boyd D. Graham has an easement across land owned by appellant Nina S. Causey Keys. Graham asked the trial court to declare he had an easement by necessity over a “new road” and to enjoin Causey Keys from blocking the road. The trial court granted a temporary injunction and referred the matter to a master in equity. The master concluded an easement arose through necessity and permanently enjoined interference. We affirm.

In equity cases this court can review both the law and the facts and make findings of fact in accordance with its own…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Brasington v. WilliamsSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1927
  2. Steele v. WilliamsSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1944
  3. Clemson University v. First Provident Corp.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1973
  4. Merrimon v. McCainSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1942
  5. Lucas v. LucasSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1983

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Jowers v. HornsbySupreme Court of South Carolina · 1987
  2. Hayes v. TompkinsCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1985
  3. Paine Gayle Properties, LLC v. CSX Transportation, Inc.Court of Appeals of South Carolina · 2012
  4. Jowers v. HornsbySupreme Court of South Carolina · 1987

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