Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Fernando E. Nunes v. Meadowbrook Development Co., Inc.

July 6, 20112011 R.I. LEXIS 108

Summary

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s grant of summary judgment denying the plaintiffs’ claim for attorneys’ fees under the warranty deed, holding that the covenant is limited to defending against successful lawful claims and that no exception applies when the grantor attacks the title.