First Baptist Church of Mauldin v. City of Mauldin

Toal, Justice:

The issue presented in this appeal is whether the lower court erred in ordering the closure of a road within the City of Mauldin (“City”) under S.C. Code Ann. Section 57-9-10 et seq. We find the closure was proper and affirm.

FACTS

The First Baptist Church of Mauldin (“Church”) owns 12.7 acres which is divided, 7.8 acres on one side and 4.1 acres on the other side of an unpaved public road. The Church is the only property owner abutting this road. The Church’s day care facility was adjacent to the road. In order to expand the day care facility, the Church sought to close the…