Judge Judy is one of the most popular courtroom shows on television. The show features Judith Sheindlin, a retired New York City judge, presiding over small claims disputes. Judge Judy has been on the air since 1996 and has become a cultural phenomenon. Here are some of the most memorable Judge Judy court cases:
The Case of the Missing Dog
One of the most famous Judge Judy cases is the case of the missing dog. In this case, a woman claimed that her neighbor had stolen her dog. Judge Judy quickly discovered that the woman had no proof that the dog was hers and ruled in favor of the neighbor.
The Case of the Car Accident
In this case, a woman claimed that she was injured in a car accident and sued the driver of the other car. Judge Judy quickly discovered that the woman had a history of filing false insurance claims and ruled in favor of the defendant.
The Case of the Broken Furniture
In this case, a couple claimed that a moving company had damaged their furniture during a move. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the couple and awarded them the full amount of their claim.
The Case of the Stolen Cell Phone
In this case, a woman claimed that her cell phone had been stolen and that the defendant was the thief. Judge Judy quickly discovered that the woman had left her phone in a taxi and ruled in favor of the defendant.
The Case of the Wedding Photographer
In this case, a couple claimed that their wedding photographer had ruined their wedding photos. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the couple and awarded them the full amount of their claim.
The Case of the Unpaid Rent
In this case, a landlord claimed that her tenant had not paid rent for several months. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the landlord and ordered the tenant to pay the full amount of the unpaid rent.
The Case of the Damaged Car
In this case, a woman claimed that her car had been damaged in a parking lot and sued the owner of the other car. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the defendant and discovered that the woman had actually damaged her own car.
The Case of the Missing Money
In this case, a woman claimed that her roommate had stolen her money. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the defendant and discovered that the woman had actually spent the money herself.
The Case of the Bad Check
In this case, a man claimed that the defendant had written him a bad check. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the plaintiff and ordered the defendant to pay the full amount of the check.
The Case of the Damaged TV
In this case, a man claimed that his TV had been damaged during a move. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the plaintiff and awarded him the full amount of his claim.
The Case of the Stolen Car
In this case, a woman claimed that her car had been stolen and sued the man she believed had taken it. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the defendant and discovered that the woman had actually given the man permission to use the car.
The Case of the Damaged Laptop
In this case, a woman claimed that her laptop had been damaged during a repair. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the plaintiff and awarded her the full amount of her claim.
The Case of the Unreturned Rental Car
In this case, a rental car company claimed that a man had not returned a car on time. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the rental car company and ordered the man to pay the full amount of the rental fees.
The Case of the Stolen Jewelry
In this case, a woman claimed that her jewelry had been stolen and sued her former roommate. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the defendant and discovered that the woman had actually sold the jewelry herself.
The Case of the Damaged Wedding Dress
In this case, a woman claimed that her wedding dress had been damaged during a cleaning. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the plaintiff and awarded her the full amount of her claim.
The Case of the Broken Lease
In this case, a landlord claimed that her tenant had broken their lease agreement. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the landlord and ordered the tenant to pay the full amount of the rent owed.
The Case of the Damaged Computer
In this case, a man claimed that his computer had been damaged during a repair. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the plaintiff and awarded him the full amount of his claim.
The Case of the Stolen Handbag
In this case, a woman claimed that her handbag had been stolen and sued the defendant. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the defendant and discovered that the woman had actually lost the handbag herself.
The Case of the Broken Window
In this case, a man claimed that a neighbor's child had broken his window. Judge Judy ruled in favor of the plaintiff and ordered the neighbor to pay the full amount of the repair costs.