Brown v. Clemens

This case involves a boundary dispute. The Special Referee found Respondent (Clemens) and her predecessors in title had gained an interest in portions of Appellant’s (Brown’s) land through adverse possession. The Circuit Court affirmed.

We reverse and remand.

FACTS

Through a series of voluntary conveyances and tax deeds, Clemens acquired legal title to an L-shaped tract of land in Beaufort County. Brown inherited an interest in the adjoining tract.

Clemens’ predecessors in title built a chicken coop on Brown’s land in 1936, which still stands. They also built a garage partially encroaching on…