Ritz v. News Syndicate Co.

The complaint having been dismissed at the close of plaintiff’s case, under familiar principles the facts as brought out must be deemed to be established.

*1014The defendant newspaper published a series of puzzles, known as “ The Little Fooler.” They were in the nature of crossword puzzles. A cash prize was offered for correct solutions in accordance with rules published simultaneously with the puzzles.

Buie 7 provided: ‘ ‘ This is a contest of skill. Study the clue definitions carefully before writing in your answers. Only one answer is best. The News will appoint a committee of judges to consider…