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And up next, a curious case of contract law.

In 1996, one John Leonard sued Pepsi over a promise that he saw as reneged on.

But that's only half of the story.

Here's our own Monty Montgomery to help tell the rest.

Court cases are serious business.

If I put this knit cap on, who am I?

I'm still Johnny Cocklin with a knitcap.

Court cases are important. If Douglas touched me, you will not be happier, Your Honor.

You know what? If Douglas beats you to a pulp, I'll be delighted. Get out.

And there's one court case in the 90s that was truly astounding.

And no, it's not the people versus OJ.

I'm talking about Leonard versus PepsiCo Inc.

Here's Sean Kernan of Medium with this dramatic story of deceit, twist and turns, and contract law.

Thank you. returns and contract law. In 1996, Pepsi rolled out one of its Drink Pepsi get stuff campaigns.

It was your usual promotion where you get points for purchases that you can later use.

The TV ad targeted teenage and early 20s customers.

It showed all these cool things you could win with Pepsi points.

They showed a kid wearing a Pepsi t-shirt, 75 Pepsi points.

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