Legal Opinion
City of Folly Beach v. Atlantic House Properties, Ltd.
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided June 12, 1995No. 24251PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Toal, Justice:
The City of Folly Beach appeals the jury verdict finding a value of $250,000 for Atlantic House Properties’ interest in submerged land condemned by the City. We affirm.
FACTS
Prior to Hurricane Hugo, Atlantic House Properties owned and operated a restaurant on Folly Beach. The restaurant was built on stilts over the ocean. Customers parked on the adjacent high lots and entered the restaurant via a boardwalk. Hugo destroyed the restaurant, leaving only the pilings.
After Hurricane Hugo, the City of Folly Beach entered into an agreement with the United States Corps of Engineers…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Pelican Building Centers of Horry-Georgetown, Inc. v. DuttonSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1993
- South Carolina State Highway Department v. Carodale AssociatesSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1977
- Early v. South Carolina Public Service AuthoritySupreme Court of South Carolina · 1955
- Horry County v. TilghmanCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1984
- Boardman v. Lovett Enterprises, Inc.Court of Appeals of South Carolina · 1986
3Cited by3 opinions
- McQueen v. South Carolina Coastal CouncilSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2003
- Smith v. Newberry County AssessorCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2002
- City of Folly Beach v. Atlantic House Properties, Ltd.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1996