Shapiro v. Prudential Theaters

I

This is a motion to dismiss the complaint for insufficiency and for summary judgment in favor of defendant.

The plaintiffs bring an action sounding in breach of contract to recover the value of certain prizes they allege they are entitled to by reason of their winning a ‘ ‘ contest ’ ’ sponsored by defendant.

The defendants operate a group of movie theatres in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. In connection with a promotional campaign, they caused to be issued certain ads and circulars (a copy is attached as an exhibit to the complaint) in which the theatre invited the readers to enter a contest in…