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Old 07-08-2005, 04:01 AM
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Default Court Reimburses Woman for Watermelons

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - When Jackie L. Eley's pickup truck was repossessed, more than just her ride was taken away. The 130 watermelons in the truck bed also were repossessed.

Revenge, though, has been sweet.

The state Court of Appeals has ruled that the repo firm, Mid-East Acceptance Corp., must pay Eley $1,365 - three times the melons' value - as well as legal fees.


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