David H. Haffenreffer v. Karl Haffenreffer…

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court reversed the Superior Court’s summary‑judgment rulings, holding that the credit provision in the co‑executors’ Offer Document unambiguously refers to the decedent’s Overall Estate and therefore Karl Haffenreffer was entitled to use his anticipated share from the trust as a credit; the court also found no mutual mistake and declined to order reformation. Justice Goldberg dissented, arguing the provision was clear and should be enforced as written.