McInnes v. Publishers Service Co.

The appellant was a contestant in a picture puzzle contest for cash prizes conducted in 1945 by a magazine called “Facts” which was published by the appellee. She was not awarded a prize when the contest was completed but insists that she submitted correct answers which entitled her to one. In 1946, the appellee filed its petition for an arrangement under Chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act, 11 U.S.C.A. § 701 et seq., and the appellant filed a claim in those proceedings. After hearing the referee granted appellee’s motion to expunge the claim and this order was confirmed by the court. A motion…