City of North Myrtle Beach v. East Cherry Grove Realty Co.

Appellant East Cherry Grove Realty Co., LLC, appeals from a jury verdict finding that the State of South Carolina holds title to disputed canals in North Myrtle Beach. The question was submitted to the jury on three theories: that two quitclaim deeds established title in the canals; that the canals had been dedicated to the public; and that the State of South Carolina holds title to the canals in trust for the public. The jury returned a verdict for the State on all three theories. Appellant argues that the trial court erred when it denied Appellant’s motions for directed verdict on each…