Judge Judy Season 1 Episode 12 Deadbeat dad; unpaid loan.

In Judge Judy season 1 episode 12, titled "Deadbeat Dad; Unpaid Loan," Judge Judy Sheindlin presides over two cases involving unpaid debts.

In the first case, a woman is suing her ex-boyfriend for unpaid child support. She claims that he has not made any payments in over a year and owes her thousands of dollars. The ex-boyfriend argues that he lost his job and has been struggling financially, but Judge Judy questions why he hasn't made any efforts to find a new job or make some sort of payment plan. As the case progresses, tensions rise and Judge Judy has to repeatedly remind both parties to stay focused and calm.

In the second case, a man is suing his former friend for an unpaid loan. He lent his friend a large amount of money to help him start a business, but the friend never paid him back. The defendant argues that the loan was actually a gift, but the plaintiff insists that it was a loan and he has text messages to prove it. Judge Judy examines the evidence and ultimately decides in favor of the plaintiff.

Throughout both cases, Judge Judy utilizes her signature tough-love approach to get to the bottom of the disputes. She asks pointed questions, demands proof, and doesn't let either party get away with dodging her inquiries. Her no-nonsense attitude is both entertaining and effective in getting the information she needs to make a fair ruling.

In addition to the two cases, the episode also features a few memorable moments with some of the other people in the courtroom, including a man who is clearly spaced out and not paying attention, and a woman who tries to make small talk with Judge Judy during a break but ends up getting scolded for being distracting.

Overall, Judge Judy season 1 episode 12 is an entertaining and enlightening look at how small claims court works, with Judge Judy as the tough but fair arbitrator who is always quick to call out bad behavior and incorrect information.