Parker v. Shecut

PLEICONES, Justice:

We granted certiorari to consider the Court of Appeals’ decision affirming the Master in Equity’s determination that Respondent Marion A. Shecut, III, (“Bo”) did not oust his co-tenant, Petitioner Anne S. Parker (“Anne”), from their jointly-owned beach house. Parker v. Shecut, 340 S.C. 460, 531 S.E.2d 546 (Ct.App.2000). We reverse and remand.

FACTS

In October 1992 Mary Shecut died, leaving her estate of approximately $1.3 million dollars to her three children, Anne, Bo, and Defendant Winfield W. Shecut (“Win”). Mary’s will named Bo and Win executors of the estate. On April 6,…