Blake v. Cannon

Cureton, Judge:

Gary and Linda Blake brought this action seeking an order requiring Marion Cannon, Trustee, to endorse a $75,000 insurance settlement check, and to declare them the sole owners of the insurance proceeds. Alternatively, the Blakes sought to use the proceeds to pay their attorney, John Clarke, who obtained the settlement. The master held Cannon, as loss payee, was entitled to all of the proceeds, and refused to withhold any portion for Clarke’s fees. The Blakes appeal. We affirm.

In July 1988, the Blakes bought the Journey’s End Motel in Garden City, South Carolina. They assumed…