Josephine Wright's family successfully claimed ownership of her Hilton Head property in a legal dispute.

The Wright family has successfully defended their right to hold onto the land that has been passed down through generations since the Civil War. Josephine Wright, the matriarch of the family, passed away earlier this year at the age of 94, after spending her final years fighting for her property on Hilton Head Island, situated in the Geechee Gullah Corridor. Her courageous efforts caught the attention of the world, and even garnered support from high-profile figures like Tyler Perry and Snoop Dogg.

The dispute began when Bailey Point Investment, the company that owns the land adjacent to the Wright's, filed a lawsuit against the elderly woman last year, claiming that her property was encroaching on their land. This was due to their plans of building a 29-acre subdivision around Wright's home. According to The New York Times, the company argued that structures such as her satellite dish, shed, and screened porch were trespassing on their land, causing delays and hindering development.

However, after much legal back and forth, a settlement was reached, recognizing the Wright family's rightful ownership of the property that sits in the middle of the development. Altimese Nicole, the family's spokesperson, revealed that the settlement also includes provisions for Bailey Point Investment to cease all attempts to acquire the Wright's land, repair the roof of their home, and construct a privacy fence between their property and the subdivision.

In one of her last public appearances, Josephine Wright attended the Fish and Grits Festival on Hilton Head Island, where she shared her story with the community. She recounted how, five years ago, she received a call from someone offering to buy her property for a measly $39,000. In disbelief, she hung up the phone and reflected on the historical significance of her land, which she refused to part with.

Wright also revealed that she had endured harassment from developers after rejecting their offers. She recalled how workers would invade her yard while tearing down trees behind her home, and even peeped into her granddaughter's bedroom window. The family's spokesperson, Altimese Nicole, expressed their gratitude for the settlement, stating that their focus now is on preserving the legacy of Josephine Wright and her fight for her beloved property.

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