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Exhibit 5
[LETTERHEAD OF PRESTON GATES & ELLIS LLP]
OPINION OF PRESTON GATES & ELLIS LLP
December 1, 2000
Expedia, Inc.
13810 SE Eastgate Way, Suite 400
Bellevue, WA 98005
Re: Registration Statement on Form S-3
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In connection with the registration of 4,845,152 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-3 (the "Registration Statement"), relating to the sales, if any, of the Common
Shares by the selling shareholders, 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 B. Dodd
Richard B. Dodd
