Jury sides with Donald Trump in condo contract dispute

CHICAGO, May 23 (UPI) -- A jury in Chicago found developer Donald Trump does not have to pay damages to a woman who sued his company, claiming she was cheated in a real estate deal.

Jacquelin Goldberg -- who bought two condominiums in Trump International Hotel and Tower in 2006 -- argued Trump improperly used a clause in a contract allowing him to make changes in the terms.

Goldberg, 87, testified Trump removed financial incentives for the purchase only after she had paid a $500,000 deposit on the condos. She said her decision to buy the condos was predicated in part on an expectation anticipated revenues would offset some of the purchase price.

Her lawyers had asked for $6 million in damages during closing arguments Wednesday, WBBM-TV, Chicago, reported. The jury deliberated for about 90 minutes Thursday before deciding in Trump's favor.

Trump -- who was not named in the suit -- testified during the trial the purchase contract gave his firm the authority to make changes to any section of the agreement.