Originally Posted by
BKKLEE
what's the standing joke - something like put 20 lawyers in a room and you'll get 20-different answers......... guess it holds true here
as an aside, you're assuming facts not in evidence such as your conclusion that the prop would come out with a position that would damage the OP and not mirror what Socrates (whose opinion is certainly appreciated) has stated........of course if the prop mirrors what Soc has stated which would you use as a defense - what the property states or what Soc says? (as I know which I'd use and which one would be held against the prop in the event of a dispute ....)
The facts are in evidence. I talked to agents at both the Marriott 800# and the property after making the reservation and was told the intent is what has been paid will be forfeited, but nothing more will be charged. It is unlikely the OP would get a different answer. The chances are so incredibly small that he would get a different answer that it would be foolish to push the issue.
Even putting that to the side, if he calls, at best, he's in the same position he is in now. Calling does nothing to improve his position, but can weaken it. Why do something with no upside but potential for harm?