Atlantic City parking partnership dispute
What happened
promisedocumented The partners agreed that jointly funded parking property would serve their casino venture.
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey via Justia: Holiday Inns, Inc. v. Trump1985-09-23 · Findings 14-43 and conclusions concerning partnership land and name use
actiondocumented Trump representatives asserted sole ownership while the partners disputed documentation and development of the parking site.
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey via Justia: Holiday Inns, Inc. v. Trump1985-09-23 · Findings 14-43 and conclusions concerning partnership land and name use
outcomedocumented The court recognized the partnership context but credited counsel's assurance that Trump did not intend to convey or encumber the land.
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey via Justia: Holiday Inns, Inc. v. Trump1985-09-23 · Findings 14-43 and conclusions concerning partnership land and name use
limitationdocumented The court rejected parts of the plaintiffs' requested relief, making the outcome mixed rather than a one-sided liability finding.
- Los Angeles Times: Battle Over Operations in Atlantic City1985-07-28 · Parking, naming, and partnership-dispute sections
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey via Justia: Holiday Inns, Inc. v. Trump1985-09-23 · Findings 14-43 and conclusions concerning partnership land and name use
People and organizations
- Holiday Inns, Inc.affected party
- Harrah's Atlantic City, Inc.affected party
Assessment
The decision records a conflict between Trump's personal title claims and partnership expectations. It also records that his counsel disclaimed any intent to convey or encumber the property.