EX-5.1 2 0002.txt OPINION OF WSGR Exhibit 5.1 July 6, 2000 Palm, Inc. 5470 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95052 RE: REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-8 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have examined the Registration Statement on Form S-8 to be filed by you with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about July 6, 2000 (as such may thereafter be amended or supplemented the "Registration Statement") in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of 320,000 shares of your Common Stock (the "Stock") that are to be issued pursuant to the AnyDay.com, Inc. 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). As your legal counsel, we have examined the proceedings taken and are familiar with the proceedings proposed to be taken by you in connection with the sale and issuance of the Shares under the Plan and pursuant to the agreements related thereto. It is our opinion that, when issued and sold in the manner referred to in the Plan and pursuant to the agreements that accompany the Plan, the Shares will be duly authorized, legally and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. We consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and further consent to the use of our name wherever appearing in the Registration Statement, including any Prospectus constituting a part thereof, and any amendments thereto. Very truly yours, WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI Professional Corporation /s/ Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati