Holt v. Rural Weekly Co.

Taylor, C.

Defendant published in its paper in the latter part of 1922 what it termed a mystery puzzle and offered a first prize of $1,000 in cash to the contestant who obtained the largest number of points under and pursuant to the rules published with the puzzle. Other prizes were offered but are not involved in this controversy. The first prize was awarded and paid to L. V. France. Plaintiff asserted that he had earned and was entitled to the largest number of points and sued for the amount of the first prize. A verdict was directed for defendant. An alternative motion for judgment or a new…