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EXHIBIT 5.1
OPINION OF PRESTON GATES & ELLIS LLP
July 21, 2000
Expedia, Inc.
4200 150th Ave. NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-1
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the registration of 900,000 shares of common stock, par
value $.01 per share (the "Common Shares") of Expedia, Inc. (the "Company") with
the Securities and Exchange Commission on a Registration Statement on Form S-1
(the "Registration Statement"), relating to the sales, if any, of the Common
Shares by the Company, we have examined such documents, records and matters of
law as we have considered relevant. Based upon such examination and upon our
familiarity as counsel for the Company with its general affairs, it is our
opinion that:
The Common Shares being registered are legally issued, fully paid and
nonassessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement.
Very truly yours,
Preston Gates & Ellis LLP
By /s/ Richard S. Dodd
