Supreme Court of South Carolina July 11, 2011, 26997 (Epstein v. Coastal Timber Co., Inc.)

Justice BEATTY.

Albert Epstein (“Epstein”) brought this action for damages against Coastal Timber Co., Inc. (“Coastal”), alleging Coastal cut and removed standing timber that was subject to mortgages he held on the property. The circuit court found Epstein failed to properly secure an interest in the timber under South Carolina’s Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”). Epstein appeals.