Judge Judy Season 1 Episode 166 Dented car hood; wigmaker.
- May 29, 1997
In season 1, episode 166 of Judge Judy, titled "Dented Car Hood; Wigmaker," a plaintiff, Ms. Johnson, and defendant, Ms. Turner, appear before Judge Judy to resolve a dispute regarding property damage and breach of contract.
Ms. Johnson claims that Ms. Turner damaged her car and did not fulfill her contractual obligations to make a wig for her. According to Ms. Johnson, Ms. Turner borrowed her car and returned it with a huge dent on the hood. Ms. Johnson is claiming $4,250 for the damages.
In addition, Ms. Johnson is also suing Ms. Turner for $3,000 for breach of contract, claiming that Ms. Turner failed to deliver the wig that she had paid in advance for.
Ms. Turner denies both allegations. She argues that she did not cause the damage to Ms. Johnson's car and that the damages were already there when she used the car. She also claims that she completed the wig as promised and that Ms. Johnson did not like it, which is why she refused to pay.
Judge Judy listens to both sides of the story and evaluates the evidence presented. She examines the pictures of the damages to the car and the contract for the wig. Judge Judy is not too happy about the lack of proper documentation and communication between the parties.
After conducting a thorough investigation, Judge Judy rules in favor of Ms. Johnson, awarding her $4,250 for the damages to her car, plus an additional $585 for the rental car she had to use while her car was being repaired. Judge Judy also orders Ms. Turner to refund Ms. Johnson the $3,000 she paid for the wig.
Judge Judy scolds both parties for their lack of communication and proper documentation, warning them to have written contracts and to communicate clearly and effectively with each other in the future. She emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions and staying true to one's word.
Overall, this episode of Judge Judy deals with the common issues of property damage and breach of contract, and how proper documentation and communication can prevent such disputes from arising.