Groves v. Carolene Products Co.

Mr. Presiding Justice Dady

delivered the opinion of the court.

In February 1942, the defendant advertised in a ' newspaper that it would give a first prize of a $1,000 Defense Bond or $750 in cash to the person entering such contest who would make and submit the longest list of correct words out of the letters contained in the phrase “Milnot Whips.”

Plaintiff entered the contest and submitted a list of words. He was awarded a $2 prize which he refused to accept, and has brought this suit claiming that he is entitled to the first prize of $750.

The trial court sustained defendant’s motion to…