Ep 47. Paying the Puppy Premium!; Incarcerated Ex-Girlfriend Payback!

In Judge Judy season 24 episode 47, titled "Paying the Puppy Premium!; Incarcerated Ex-Girlfriend Payback!," viewers are in for two intriguing cases. The first one is about a woman who purchased a puppy for $1200 only to later find out she could have gotten the same breed for less than half the price. The woman is suing the breeder for the difference in cost plus damages for emotional distress caused by the puppy's illness.

The second case involves an ex-girlfriend seeking payback from her incarcerated ex-boyfriend, who allegedly cost her financial harm by asking her to pay for his legal expenses. The ex-girlfriend claims she gave her ex an amount for his legal fees, but he later refused to repay her even though he had access to the money through his prison account.

As both cases unfold, Judge Judy proceeds with her no-nonsense demeanor, cutting through the excuses, denials, and lies to get to the truth. She interrogates each party, asks for proof, and demands that they stick to the facts. Along the way, there are tense moments, emotional outbursts, and unexpected revelations that keep viewers glued to their screens.

In the first case, the plaintiff argues that the breeder exploited her love for puppies and tricked her into paying an exorbitant price for her Rottweiler puppy. She shows Judge Judy screenshots of the same breed advertised for $500 on another website and claims that the breeder violated consumer protection laws. The breeder, on the other hand, defends his reputation as a licensed breeder and argues that he has high-quality standards for his puppies.

Judge Judy listens keenly to both sides and asks them to bring in their evidence to support their claims. She also questions whether the plaintiff did her due diligence before buying the puppy and why she didn't get in touch with the breeder after discovering the price discrepancy. Ultimately, Judge Judy weighs the evidence and determines who should be responsible for the puppy premium.

In the second case, the ex-girlfriend claims that she gave her ex-boyfriend a sum of money to cover his legal fees, but he refused to repay her despite having the means to do so. She says she had to borrow money from her family to fund his defense and is now owed a debt that he won't acknowledge. The ex-boyfriend, who calls in from prison, denies that he received any money from his ex-girlfriend and says he paid for his own lawyer with the help of his family.

Judge Judy delves into the financial records of both parties and asks them to explain the sources and uses of their funds. She also probes into their prior history and motives, trying to determine the validity of their claims. She challenges the ex-girlfriend on her reasoning for lending money to someone who was already in jail and asks the ex-boyfriend to account for his expenses and income while behind bars.

As the episode concludes, Judge Judy hands down her rulings on both cases, deciding whether the breeder should pay a refund and damages, and whether the ex-boyfriend owes his ex-girlfriend money. Her final judgments provide closure and justice for each of the parties involved and demonstrate why she has remained one of the most trusted and respected TV judges for over two decades.