Ivana Trump Triumphs In Court

Ivana Trump on Tuesday won the latest round in her legal battle over the bill for a lavish birthday party in 1993.

In three appeals, judges ruled that Donald Trump's former wife can continue to contest the outstanding $10,725 balance of the $60,225 bill from Lady Elizabeth Anson, a party planner and cousin of the queen.

In 1996, Lady Elizabeth obtained a High Court judgment against Mrs. Trump after she failed to meet a deadline for filing court papers. On Tuesday, the judges sent the case to a county court for a decision.

Lady Elizabeth booked an entire swank hotel for a whole weekend for a surprise 50th birthday for Mrs. Trump's then-fiance and now ex-husband Riccardo Mazzuchellie.

Mrs. Trump, who paid a $16,500 deposit, disputed the final bill, arguing that her agreement with Lady Elizabeth was for a party costing something under $41,250.

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