In the 1891 case of Bedon v. Davie, the US Supreme Court dealt with a dispute over land ownership in South Carolina. The plaintiff, Bedon, claimed that he had purchased the property from an individual who had acquired it through a tax sale. However, Davie argued that this tax sale was invalid because proper notice was not given to him as required by law before his property could be sold for unpaid taxes. The court ruled in favor of Davie and held that due process requires adequate notice before depriving someone of their property rights; thus making the initial tax sale void and confirming Davie's continued ownership of the land.

The dissenting opinion in the case of Bedon v. Davie argued that the majority's decision was a departure from established legal principles and precedent. The dissent contended that the court had failed to properly consider the nature of property rights, particularly as they relate to inheritance and succession laws. They believed that these laws should be interpreted broadly, not narrowly as done by the majority, so as to protect individuals' right to inherit property without undue interference or restriction. Furthermore, they disagreed with how evidence was evaluated in this case; arguing it wasn't given due weight which led to an unjust outcome for Mr. Bedon who lost his claim on inherited land because he couldn't prove his father's intention beyond reasonable doubt before death occurred.