Rhode Island Supreme Court Affirms Remaindermen’s Duty to Pay Property Taxes

The Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s ruling awarding the plaintiff a sum from the defendant as reimbursement for the defendant’s share of property taxes on the property. The mother of three children deeded property to her children as joint tenants, while reserving a life estate. The deed was silent as to who would be responsible for taxes. The life tenant did not pay any property taxes, and there was no evidence that the property produced any income. The plaintiff joint tenant assumed the obligation of paying all taxes and sued the defendant joint tenant for her share ...