King of Prussia Enterprises, Inc. v. Greyhound Lines, Inc.

MEMORANDUM

DITTER, District Judge.

This suit was brought to recover damages for hotel rooms engaged but not occupied. The matter is presently before the court on Loyal Travel’s motion for a new trial and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Plaintiff’s Valley Forge Hilton Hotel is located near Philadelphia. In 1976, it was expected that 48 million visitors might come to the Philadelphia area in celebration of the nation’s bicentennial. In addition, the Forty-first International Eucharistic Congress was planned for July 31 to August 8,1976, and it alone was expected to attract more than a…