Wimberly v. Caravello

¶1 This is an action to enjoin construction of a three-story garage based on a restrictive covenant. The court admitted testimony by the drafters of a covenant to explain the purpose of the covenant and the intended meaning of the terms “garage,” “simple,” and “well-proportioned.” Based on this testimony, the trial court granted an injunction despite the fact that the structure was substantially completed. Extrinsic evidence is admissible to add context and to explain the terms of written contracts, including residential real estate covenants. This was a proper exercise of the court’s…