Kripp v. Kripp

OPINION

Chief Justice CAPPY.

We granted review in this case to consider the trial court’s decision to admit parol evidence on the meaning of the alimony provision in a property settlement agreement between Appellant Anthony Kripp and his former wife, Appellee Robin Kripp. For all of the reasons that follow, we hold that parol evidence was admissible. Accordingly, we reverse the order of the Superior Court and reinstate the order of the trial court.

The relevant facts are as follows. Appellant and Appellee were married on April 19, 1982 and divorced in July of 1996. As part of the divorce…