Judge Judy Season 21 Episode 198 Remodel Fail in Old Hickory, Tennessee!; Woman's Weak Defense

In the Judge Judy season 21 episode 198, titled "Remodel Fail in Old Hickory, Tennessee!; Woman's Weak Defense," two separate cases of small claims court are featured. The first case involves the owners of a mobile home in Old Hickory, Tennessee, who hired a man to remodel their home. The owners claim that the man was supposed to complete the work in six weeks but it took him six months and the work was never finished satisfactorily. They are seeking $5,000 for the incomplete and unsatisfactory work.

The defendant argues that the owners were constantly changing their minds and expecting work to be done for free. He also claims that he was suffering from his own health issues during the remodeling, which contributed to the extended timeline. Judge Judy listens to both sides and questions the defendant's integrity and work quality.

The second case features a woman who loaned money to a friend, who promises to pay her back in installments. However, the friend only paid back a small portion of the money and stopped responding to the woman's attempts to collect the debt. The defendant tries to justify her actions by claiming that she had other financial obligations and couldn't afford to pay everything back. Judge Judy ultimately rules in favor of the woman and orders the defendant to pay the full amount owed.

Throughout the episode, Judge Judy showcases her no-nonsense attitude and ability to cut through the excuses and get to the heart of the matter. She questions both sides thoroughly and holds them accountable for their actions. The episode concludes with Judge Judy delivering her verdicts and offering her signature words of advice to the parties involved.