Judge Judy Season 23 Episode 10 When the Marine Is Away, the Gun Is in Play!; He Likes It Hot!

When the Marine Is Away, the Gun Is in Play!; He Likes It Hot! is the tenth episode of the twenty-third season of the popular legal reality series, Judge Judy. This episode features real-life disputes brought before Judge Judith Sheindlin, who hears both sides of the story and offers insightful and often blunt judgments.

The first case, titled "When the Marine Is Away, the Gun Is in Play!" revolves around a woman named Janice who rented an apartment to a young couple while their soldier friend was deployed overseas. While they were away, Janice found a loaded gun in their apartment and called the police. The young couple returned home to find their apartment ransacked by the police, and they were left with a costly mess to clean up. They claim that the gun belonged to their friend, the marine, and that they had no knowledge of it. Janice, however, accuses them of being negligent and allowing the weapon to be accessible to anyone who could come into the apartment.

As Judge Judy listens to both sides, she questions the responsibility of the tenants and their ability to maintain a safe environment while they were renting the apartment. She also takes into account the emotional toll the incident took on the marine's mother, who had to deal with the fact that her son's firearm was found in a rented apartment. Judge Judy ultimately makes a ruling that forces the tenants to pay for the damages incurred and takes a firm stance against issues of gun safety.

The second case, titled "He Likes It Hot!" centers on a woman named Gloria who has hired a handyman named Sam to do some repairs on her apartment. Sam is an older man who has difficulty hearing and understanding instructions, but Gloria continues to hire him because of his cheap rates. However, one day, Sam inadvertently sets Gloria's apartment on fire while trying to repair her oven. He manages to put out the fire and no one is harmed, but Gloria is left with a severely damaged apartment and a large bill from the fire department.

As the case unfolds, Judge Judy is less than sympathetic to Sam's lack of hearing and argues that it was his responsibility to ensure that he understood what he was doing before attempting any repairs. She also questions the wisdom of hiring someone with such a limited ability to communicate, regardless of cost. Gloria tries to argue that the fault lies entirely on Sam, but Judge Judy firmly reminds her that she must be responsible for the people she chooses to hire and the agreements she makes with them. In the end, Judge Judy rules in favor of Gloria, ordering Sam to pay for the damages caused by the fire.

Overall, "When the Marine Is Away, the Gun Is in Play!; He Likes It Hot!" offers a glimpse into real-life legal disputes and the approach of Judge Judy in handling them. Viewers are presented with two very different scenarios, but the message is clear: individuals must take responsibility for their actions, and it's important to maintain safety and awareness in all situations.