Musko v. Musko

The majority’s interpretation of the pre-nuptial agreement is contrary to this Commonwealth’s established law concerning contract interpretation. Accordingly, I must dissent as I disagree with this Court’s reversal of the Superior Court.

In Pennsylvania, prenuptial agreements are considered contracts and must be interpreted as such. Simeone v. Simeone, 525 Pa. 392, 581 A.2d 162 (1990). When the language of a contract is clear and unambiguous, its express terms will be given effect. Steuart v. McChesney, 498 Pa. 45, 444 A.2d 659 (1982). Where the terms of a contract are not clear, however, the…