Eley v. Mid/East Acceptance Corp. of N.C., Inc.

GEER, Judge.

Defendant Mid/East Acceptance Corporation of N.C., Inc. appeals from an order entered in favor of plaintiff Jackie L. Eley following a bench trial in Hertford County District Court. Plaintiffs claims for conversion and unfair and deceptive trade practices were based on defendant’s otherwise lawful repossession of plaintiff’s truck, which contained a load of watermelons belonging to plaintiff. After defendant caused plaintiff’s truck to be repossessed, the melons, which were still in the truck bed, quickly spoiled in the summer heat, rendering them valueless. On appeal, defendant…