diff --git a/src/lib/db/schema/invitations.query.ts b/src/lib/db/schema/invitations.query.ts
index b415194..110b122 100644
--- a/src/lib/db/schema/invitations.query.ts
+++ b/src/lib/db/schema/invitations.query.ts
@@ -107,8 +107,6 @@ export async function updateInvitation(params: UpdateInvitationParams) {
   }
 
   try {
-    let existingInvitation;
-
     const existingInvitation = await getInvitationById(id);
 
     await db