White Horse Park Legal Battle Advances After Dismissal Rejected

SNOW HILL – White Horse Park residents are claiming victory after a judge denied motions for summary judgment and dismissal this week.

On Tuesday, Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Long heard arguments from lawyers regarding the county’s plan to begin enforcing seasonal occupancy restrictions at White Horse Park. While the plaintiffs, a group of White Horse Park residents who have lived there full-time for years, believe the county doesn’t have the ability to begin enforcing occupancy restrictions when they’ve not been enforced for 30 years, defendants — Worcester County and the White Horse Park Board of Directors — argue that the park was developed as a seasonal community and that year-round occupancy is prohibited in its declaration of restrictions.

Long denied motions to dismiss the case as well as a motion for summary judgment.

“This is very well done by all of you,” he told attorneys during Tuesday’s hearing. “Your arguments are good, they’re solid. It makes it more challenging for the court.”

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