Ep 198. The $18,000 Signature!; Teen Test Drive Disaster!
- June 10, 2019
In season 23 episode 198 of Judge Judy titled "The $18,000 Signature!; Teen Test Drive Disaster!", two separate cases are presented. In the first case, a woman named Heather sues her former friend, the defendant, for $18,000. Heather claims that the defendant borrowed money from her to buy a truck and promised to pay her back. The defendant, however, denies that she ever promised to repay Heather and argues that the money was a gift.
The crux of the case comes down to whether or not the defendant signed a promissory note acknowledging the debt. Heather claims that the defendant did sign the document, while the defendant claims that the signature is not hers and that Heather must have forged it. Judge Judy examines the evidence and ultimately makes a ruling in favor of one of the parties.
In the second case, a mother and daughter duo, the plaintiffs, sue a used car dealership after a teenager test drove a car and got into an accident. The plaintiffs claim that the dealership is responsible for the damages caused by the teenager since they allowed him to test drive the car without a licensed driver in the vehicle. The dealership argues that they were unaware of the teenager's lack of a license and that they should not be held liable.
Judge Judy evaluates the testimonies of both sides and analyzes the dealership's policies regarding test drives. She ultimately makes a ruling on whether or not the dealership is at fault for the damages caused by the teenager's accident.
Overall, season 23 episode 198 of Judge Judy provides viewers with two distinct legal cases that showcase the judge's expertise in evaluating evidence and making fair rulings. Whether it's determining the validity of a promissory note or assessing the liability of a car dealership, Judge Judy provides insightful and entertaining commentary throughout both cases.
