South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Respondent v. the Town of McClellanville, a Body Politic, Petitioner

Summary

The court held that the deed restriction requiring the parking area and boat ramp to remain accessible and available for public use did not prohibit the town from charging reasonable permit fees. The restriction had to be construed as a whole and strictly against expanding limitations on the property beyond its clear terms. The court therefore reversed the Court of Appeals.