Reyelt v. Danzell

BOUDIN, Circuit Judge.

In early September 2003, James Reyelt and William and Louise Danzell (hereinafter “Danzells”) completed a contract for the sale of Reyelt’s waterfront property in Barrington, Rhode Island to the Danzells. The property had two houses on a single lot, meaning that the local zoning board had to approve any changes to the buildings; and the Danzells, anxious to enlarge the present livable space, were willing to pay more if they could obtain a variance from the board permitting such renovations.

Accordingly, the parties’ contract (set forth in an addendum to this decision)…