Ep 210. $10,000 Doggy Daycare Bill!; Damaged Memorabilia

In season 23 episode 210 of Judge Judy, two cases are presented to the judge. The first case involves a woman who is suing her former friend for not paying back a $10,000 loan that was used to start a doggy daycare business. According to the plaintiff, the defendant had promised to pay her back within a year, but never followed through on that promise. The defendant argues that the business failed and she was unable to pay the loan back, but the plaintiff insists that she needs the money to pay back her own creditors. Judge Judy listens to both sides and tries to determine if the defendant made a reasonable effort to repay the loan or if she is just trying to avoid paying the money back. She also looks at the terms of the loan agreement to see if any specific repayment plan had been agreed upon.

The second case involves a man who is suing his former friend for damaging his sports memorabilia collection. The plaintiff claims that the defendant accidentally spilled wine on his autographed baseball and defaced a valuable Tom Brady jersey. The defendant claims that she did not intentionally damage the items and that they were already in poor condition when she was at the plaintiff's house. Judge Judy examines the damaged items and tries to determine the extent of the damage and who is responsible for it. She also listens to both sides' accounts of what happened and looks for any evidence that might support one side or the other.

Throughout both cases, Judge Judy asks probing questions and tries to get to the bottom of the disputes. She often interrupts the proceedings to clarify a point or to admonish one of the parties for interrupting or behaving inappropriately. Her no-nonsense approach and firm but fair demeanor make her a popular and respected figure in the world of television court shows.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise between the parties and Judge Judy becomes increasingly frustrated with their behavior. She warns them several times to speak only when spoken to and to refrain from arguing with each other. Her willingness to call out bad behavior and to demand respect in her courtroom is one of the reasons why she has become so popular with audiences over the years.

Ultimately, Judge Judy renders her verdict in both cases, based on the evidence presented and her understanding of the law. Her decisions are final and binding, and the parties are required to abide by them. As the episodes ends, Judge Judy leaves the courtroom, having dispensed justice and provided entertainment to millions of viewers around the world.