When to Sue for Damages-Rosalie, a wealthy widow, invited an acquaintance, Jonathan, to her home for dinner. Jonathan accepted the offer and, eager to impress her, spent lavishly in preparing for the evening. His purchases included a new blazer, new shoes, and expensive floral arrangement, and champagne as gifts for Rosalie.

At the agreed upon time, Jonathan arrived at Rosalie’s house only to find that she had left for the evening.  Jonathan went home and sent Rosalie an email saying that he came for dinner but she was not home.  The next day Rosalie sent Jonathan an email saying that she was sorry that she had forgotten the dinner and had gone to the theater with friends.

Assume that the facts given are admitted and not in dispute.  Jonathan wants to sue Rosalie to recover damages.  Can he? What kind of damages can he recover?  Why or why not?

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