Paris Hilton was not at fault for her film flopping, a court has ruled.

The socialite was sued by Worldwide Entertainment Group for allegedly breaching her contractual commitments for movie 'National Lampoon's Pledge This!', but a Miami judge has ruled she did her best to promote it, stating the movie was "hardly destined for critical acclaim".

District Judge Federico Moreno said: "Any causal connection between Ms. Hilton's alleged breaches and the financial ruin of the film are wholly speculative.The movie flopped because the film's inexperienced producers hastily cobbled together a wholly inadequate marketing plan. They sent scattershot requests to their principal star in the hope she could find time to promote a sinking ship."

While Paris won't have to pay the R65-million damages the producers were asking for, she may have to return the R8-million fee she was given for the film. A receiver representing the producers has been given until 26 August to submit arguments as to why the blonde star should pay back the sum.

Michael Weinsten, Paris' lawyer, said in a statement following the ruling: "We are grateful for the judge's time and thoughtful consideration of the issues in this case."