Parker v. Shecut
South Carolina Supreme Court
562 S.E.2d 620 (2002)
Relevant factsFree
Siblings Marion and Anne inherited a beach house as tenants in common, and after disputes over finances, Marion moved into the house full-time and changed the locks without notifying Anne or giving her a key, stating he suspected her of vandalism and would not provide access unless ordered by a court.
IssueFree
Whether a person commits ouster of a party entitled to possession of real property if the person's conduct is so distinctly hostile to the rights of other cotenants that the intention to exclude is clear and unmistakable.