Major v. PENN COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

On appeal, Johnnie Major, as personal representative for the estate of Edward Major (the Estate), contests the master-in-equity’s finding that Penn Community Services, Inc. (Penn) is the fee simple owner of 6.2 acres of real estate in Beaufort County (the Property). The Estate first claims the master lacked subject matter jurisdiction because the master’s decision to quiet title to the Property required a determination of intestate heirs, which is exclusively within the probate court’s jurisdiction. The Estate also argues the master erred in concluding a certain deed conveyed the Property to…