Judge Faith Season 1 Episode 30 Jackass; That Dog-Gone Rental
- TV-PG
- October 28, 2014
- 19 min
In Judge Faith season 1 episode 30, titled "Jackass; That Dog-Gone Rental," viewers are taken through two different cases that deal with unique and equally frustrating disputes.
In the first case, a woman named Jamie is suing her former friend, Brandon, for a loan she says she gave him to fix his truck. Jamie claims that Brandon promised to pay her back within a week, but months went by without any payment. Eventually, Jamie took Brandon to small claims court and won, but Brandon still refused to pay. Now, Jamie is hoping that Judge Faith can help to finally get her money back.
As Jamie presents her case, she explains that she lent Brandon $1,000 to fix his truck, but instead of using the money to do the repairs, he spent it on other things. Brandon admits that he used the money for various expenses unrelated to the truck, but argues that he never agreed to pay Jamie back within a week. He also claims that he never received notice of the court hearing and therefore wasn't able to present his side of the argument.
Judge Faith listens carefully to both sides of the story and ultimately decides in Jamie's favor, ordering Brandon to pay the full $1,000 plus interest. While Brandon is clearly upset by the ruling, Jamie is overjoyed to finally get the justice she's been seeking for so long.
In the second case, a couple is being sued by their former landlord over damage that their dog caused to their rental home. The couple, named Samantha and Michael, argue that the landlord is unfairly trying to hold them responsible for damage that was already present when they moved in. However, the landlord insists that the damage was caused specifically by Samantha and Michael's dog, who was reportedly left alone in the home for several days at a time.
As the case unfolds, it becomes clear that there is some truth to both sides of the argument. While Samantha and Michael did not cause all of the damage to the home, their dog did cause some damage that they had not repaired when they moved out. The landlord, however, did not provide proper documentation of the pre-existing damage to the home, making it difficult to differentiate between old and new damages.
In the end, Judge Faith rules that Samantha and Michael must pay for the damages caused by their dog, but that the amount they owe will be reduced due to the landlord's lack of documentation. The couple is relieved to not have to pay the full amount, but are still frustrated over the situation as a whole.
Overall, "Jackass; That Dog-Gone Rental" is a compelling episode that showcases the unique difficulties that can arise when dealing with personal disputes. From a broken promise to a misbehaving pet, the cases presented are relatable and engaging, making for an entertaining and informative viewing experience.