Judge Judy Season 1 Episode 13 Difficult break-up; medical-bill suit.
- October 2, 1996
Ruling over a difficult break-up and a medical-bill suit, Judge Judy enters into Season 1 Episode 13 with her iconic no-nonsense attitude. The episode opens with the plaintiff, a woman, suing her ex-boyfriend for the remaining balance on a hospital bill. The defendant states that he offered to pay for half of the bill, and that was all he could afford. Judge Judy doesn't buy his story, however, and tells him that the agreement was to split the bill evenly, and that he needs to fulfill his end of the deal. After some back-and-forth discussion, Judge Judy rules in the plaintiff's favor, ordering the defendant to pay the remaining balance.
Next up is a different kind of case – a woman is suing her ex-fiancé for the cost of an engagement ring. She claims that he broke off their engagement and never returned the ring, which he had promised to do in the event that they didn't end up getting married. The defendant disagrees with the terms of the agreement, and argues that there was no such agreement to begin with. Judge Judy heard enough and cuts to the chase, questioning the defendant's integrity. After hearing both sides of the dispute, Judge Judy orders the defendant to return the engagement ring to the plaintiff.
The third case is a matter of property damage. A woman is suing her sister's husband for breaking a sliding screen door in her home. The defendant claims that he didn't do it, and that he couldn't have done it, because he never even touched the door. Judge Judy looks at the plaintiff, trying to discern whether or not she's telling the truth. She decides that the plaintiff is telling the truth and that the defendant is trying to cover up his wrongdoing. Judge Judy rules in the plaintiff's favor, awarding her the cost of the door and some extra money for the inconvenience.
Next, the show takes a break for a brief word from the sponsor.
The final case in the episode is one of two parties seeking payment for a damaged car. The plaintiff claims that the defendant hit her car, causing more than $5,000 of damage. The defendant, on the other hand, argues that she didn't cause the damage, and that it was likely caused by someone else. Judge Judy quickly identifies that the defendant is trying to avoid responsibility in the incident by pointing fingers at other people. She cuts to the chase and instructs the defendant to pay the plaintiff the full amount for the damage caused to her car.
In summary, Judge Judy season 1 episode 13 deals with a range of cases, each requiring Judge Judy's sharp wit and quick decision-making skills. From medical bills to engagement rings, damaged doors to cars, each case is unique, but the final verdict is always clear. As always, Judge Judy presides over her courtroom with authority and determination, always striving to bring justice and fairness to everyone involved.