Ep 67. Hutch Hustle

In this episode of Judge Faith, season 3 episode 67 titled "Hutch Hustle," we see a case presented by a plaintiff named Sarah who claims that her landlord, the defendant Hutch, took advantage of her lack of experience as a new renter in the city.

Sarah shares in court that Hutch had promised her that the apartment would be furnished upon move-in, but when she arrived on her move-in date, there was no furniture in the apartment. She had to pay $1,100 out of pocket for furniture that should have already been provided. Additionally, Sarah alleges that there were several repairs needed in the apartment, such as a broken window and a broken toilet, but Hutch never addressed these repairs.

Hutch denies these claims, stating that he never promised any furniture in the apartment and that Sarah had agreed to the lease without any mention of furniture. He also argues that he had gone to the apartment to address the needed repairs but Sarah was never available for him to let him in.

Throughout the episode, Judge Faith listens to both sides and asks for evidence to support their claims. Sarah presents receipts for the furniture she had to purchase and pictures of the broken window and toilet. Hutch presents emails he had sent to Sarah asking for times to come by and repair the apartment.

After hearing the evidence, Judge Faith comes to a decision and offers her ruling. She takes into consideration the promises made by Hutch and whether or not they were legally binding. She also reviews the evidence presented, such as receipts and emails, to determine the credibility of the claims.

Ultimately, the verdict is reached and both Sarah and Hutch are required to follow Judge Faith's decision on how to resolve the dispute. This episode, like many others in the series, teaches us about the importance of clear communication, trust, and the consequences of not fulfilling promises made in a legally binding agreement.