Judge Judy Hears a Case with Only the Defendant!

[@WarGrowlmon18]

She sued him over 30 bucks which is stupid in the first place and then she doesn't even bother to show up to court???

[@dawnsparks9207]

JJ should have knocked off half for a No Show then she might have finished it There and then because it was petty

[@softshallow7435]

Not really! He only paid her because she took out a summons against him which cost her an additional $30 otherwise he would still of delayed the payment for god knows how long!

[@StevenDoh]

She sued him over 60. He PAID HER after the lawsuit. She had to pay $30 to file over the $60 When you win in court you actually get your court costs back Therefore, He only paid her because of the lawsuit so she's out $30 over the whole thing. She didn't sue over 30!!!! He should have just said yes pay her the $30 The show pays it anyway. He obviously is obsessed with this woman and it's sort of weird

[@wiccankaplanmaximoff104]

I think he’s in the right. Everyone has the freedom to make their own choices. He owed her $60, he paid her $60. It was late, but she got her money back. She made the dumb decision to file a $30 lawsuit. She made that choice, it was a poor choice but she made it. No one should pay for other people’s bad choices.

[@THEDubbleHelixx]

​@@StevenDoh Doesn't that depend on the state? Or does it depend on the type of case? Because I know there are cases that a never get brought to court because the cost would not be worth it for the plaintiff. I always thought that was because of state law.

[@keithwood6459]

When plaintiff didn't show up, she should have dismissed it with prejudice, preventing her from suing him again for that.

[@shendisackett]

He stated they worked together so she is military as well and I guess she got called up and JJs show was not considered important enough to warrant her staying. He should have just agreed to settle because the show pays. He was the one who didn't give her money back until she filed against him. Also this was 90s JJ.

[@jeanaprewitt9658]

@@shendisackett You keep saying the same thing. It was her duty to show up or notify the court why she couldn't. NOBODY said she got "called up." The military takes court matters VERY seriously and won't force someone to miss a court date.

[@shendisackett]

@@jeanaprewitt9658 except this isn't a court matter it's a tv show! Plus it's arbitration, which is not the same thing at all. So I seriously doubt the military would take a sailor appearing on a tv show very seriously! The defendant behaved like an idiot, he knows what he did was morally wrong and if he'd just accepted the show would have sent her $30 and it would all be over. JJ clearly explained to him that if he just accepted it he could move on, he CHOSE to keep it going so that's on him. Now if she fails to show up a second time then I would agree it should be dismissed so she can't refile the claim. You have to allow the benefit of doubt the first time as for all we know she got in a car accident and was taken to hospital, if you can prove the person had no intention of showing then that's different.

[@seashellesbelles7232]

⁠@@shendisackett It’s actually still a court matter as binding arbitration is a real alternative to litigation and this case was pulled from the actual small claims courts’ docket. The military would take arbitration cases just the same as court cases - many contracts have an arbitration clause specifically to keep cases out of court and go directly to arbitration in the event of a dispute. They might laugh at it being Judge Judy, but they would still have to take it seriously.

[@AdmiralStoicRum]

Yeah I like the idea of using prejudice, because honestly if she's not going to show up then no point in wasting each other's time

[@DianaPrince777]

"Pay her?? NO." 😂

[@anndeecosita3586]

Pay her? Whatchutalkinbout, judge? 😂😂

[@sunnystormy4973]

xD ... !

[@Sacred_Fire]

🤣

[@asrar39]

Yeah why should he. She took that step. She should not have tool the 60 back and then just said he owed her 90.

[@surpresopikachu-tb3xj]

@@asrar39nobody asked you

[@jeffreyclinard2002]

Well, the defendant was sworn to tell the truth. His answers may not be what Judge Judy wanted, but he did tell the truth in the matter.

[@joshuawidener8407]

He didn't have to say anything at all and he wins lol

[@braceyourselvesfortruth2492]

Bro, you've been watching too much Law and Order. He wasn't a witness in a criminal case, lol go read a book or something.

[@jeffreyclinard2002]

@@braceyourselvesfortruth2492 Dude, have you never seen Byrd swear people to tell the truth in these matters? LOL, go learn the facts before making stupid comments and humiliating yourself in public.

[@braceyourselvesfortruth2492]

@@jeffreyclinard2002 didn't say he wasn't sworn to tell the truth. How stupid did you think I was? That was definitely you. This isn't about truth, it's about him just being stupid. That's why his little reference to swearing doesn't actually mean anything. Did that make sense, or should I write it in crayon for you?

[@bionicRod]

Jesus Christ morons will fight over anything these days 😂

[@yadayadayada]

What a case. He was speaking quietly until JJ said "Don't you want to pay her $30 and be done with it?" Suddenly he woke up.

[@ishahcanah7351]

😂😂😂😂

[@marcpower4167]

I mean, this is one of those cases of yeah it's petty and you really shouldn't have to pay the $30 but you're better off too because it's just not worth the headache. For instance a couple of years ago, I got a parking ticket mailed to me for $40 from where I was on vacation about 2 weeks before. It was debatable, pretty sure I could have fought it and won but in order to do so, I would have had to take a day or two off work, drive 7 hours spend the money on gas....wasn't worth it, I paid the $40 and cut my losses.

[@mrhodes3140]

@@marcpower4167 that is how they make money.

[@timothycarey3883]

The time off work and gas its cheaper to pay.

[@PetrolJunkie]

@@marcpower4167Compromising principles is usually cheaper than doing what is right. That is intended to collect that tax money. I fight every ticket as a rule. I’m not going to make it easy money for the government.

[@patriciamurashige6879]

Pay her?!?! NOOOO!!😂😂😂😂so cute his answer and facial expression!!

[@anndeecosita3586]

The sister in blue was like please, bro, take the deal. 😂

[@sunnystormy4973]

ikr ... !

[@laydeeslim]

I was too and mf still said no with a straight face 😂😂😂😂 I fell out!

[@mightymorphingmemory6178]

She reminds me of this one black lady, old but not elderly, growing up and she kept us kids in line if she was out on the porch or she found out if one of acting stupid lol This woman in the video is like "go on child and lose your thirty and walk away with a lesson. You a good child!" Lol

[@reggietjevans]

I love that Judge Judy respected his wishes but still told him he was wrong in a respectful manner. I love that he still stood his ground to prove a point 😂

[@ravenregards]

Yeah, I can see it both ways, but have to admit I wish the whole thing could have been dismissed since she already got her $60. It's unclear if she would have really had to take him to court. Regardless if I were there I would have offered to pay his $30. I understand his position, but sometimes you gotta weigh the consequences even when you feel/know you are right.

[@mikejewell8518]

This guy coined the term "over my dead body"!! 😂

[@stephanieyee9784]

Haha.

[@KCspaintingss]

i don’t know who’s more petty him or the plaintiff 🤣🤣

[@Denise.T]

I think him and I love it 😂

[@MichaelJones-yx4zv]

Both

[@TheREALOC1972]

Her, it cost her $30 to get 60 bucks he was 9 days late, OMG send out the Swat Team to take down this Monster!

[@sarahlynn7894]

It's about principle, not the money. What's ridiculous and petty is a man that wears the uniform whom is supposed to hold themselves to higher moral standards than the average American citizen, is not doing the HONORABLE thing by not paying back the $30 dollars he BORROWED. It is the little sins without consequence that end up growing into extremely bad character and it will eat you alive. The fact that he was so stubborn about it and still didn't want the Judge to order him to pay, even though the show pays for it, speaks volumes. There definitely is more to the story and is probably why the plaintiff sued. This guy seems like a creep. He dishonored his uniform. Shame on him. Sad to see so many individuals on here that can't see the bigger picture and the lack of moral principles.

[@wiccankaplanmaximoff104]

I think he’s in the right. Everyone has the freedom to make their own choices. He owed her $60, he paid her $60. It was late, but she got her money back. She made the dumb decision to file a $30 lawsuit. She made that choice, it was a poor choice but she made it. No one should pay for other people’s bad choices.

[@s0david]

Plaintiff didn’t bother to show and wasted not only $30, but everyone’s time. Judy should have dismissed with prejudice over this small of an amount.

[@mattolsen353]

She loaned him $60. He wouldn't pay her back so she paid $30 in court costs after which he paid her the $60. Now she wants the $30 she paid in court costs and is suing again. Hopefully the amount received for being on Judge Judy covered everything, otherwise she's going to keep filing lawsuits asking to be reimbursed for the costs of the previous lawsuit. It could go on indefinitely.

[@PartyOf8Please]

Ohhhhhhh, I would so like to make a comment … but the KZbin cops are watching. Suffice it to say, my guess is that the P had two options - jail or the military, one way or another she was going to grow up. So now she has a chip on her shoulder the size of Sears Tower (which is t called the Sears Tower anymore, but that’s what it still is in my book 😂).

[@WarGrowlmon18]

Except SHE DIDN'T SHOW UP!!!🤣🤣🤣 She should get 0 for appearing on the show because she never did!!!

[@bravo2966]

@@WarGrowlmon18 I gather from what he said that she is also in the navy. There's a good chance she was called away somewhere and was unable to attend, such can be the way in the military.

[@jeanaprewitt9658]

@@bravo2966 Then she notifies the court. She didn't, though.

[@Muffy-b1g]

@@bravo2966 The Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act might be applicable if that is the case.

[@anndeecosita3586]

This is when stubbornness about the importance of proving a point overtakes common sense, and I apply that to both parties. 😂

[@sunnystormy4973]

for sure ... !

[@MichaelJones-yx4zv]

Think they love each other and this their twisted version of foreplay

[@wiccankaplanmaximoff104]

I think he’s in the right. Everyone has the freedom to make their own choices. He owed her $60, he paid her $60. It was late, but she got her money back. She made the dumb decision to file a $30 lawsuit. She made that choice, it was a poor choice but she made it. No one should pay for other people’s bad choices.

[@xxo8888]

​@@wiccankaplanmaximoff104 He prob would've never paid her had she not filed. He openly admitted to not paying her when he could've/should've. The only poor choice she made was loaning him $$ to begin w

[@wiccankaplanmaximoff104]

@@xxo8888 I understand suing if someone hasn’t paid you back in months. Plaintiff waited 9 days, that impatience cost $30, they should learn to be patient next time and not jump to extremes.

[@tracydee1857]

When the warmth and wisdom flows through the Judge. *HEART*

[@_majohn92]

Brings a new meaning to “Petty Officer”

[@tbusman1]

He’s not a Petty Officer he’s a seaman at the time this video was aired. However, it doesn’t change the fact that the case was frivolous since he did in due time pay her back the money. It’s pointless to 30.0 dollars in court costs and then ask him to pay for it when he paid her the 60.0. If it was me I would not sue someone for that amount of money, I would have let it go.

[@idaslapter5987]

nicely done

[@lynda74]

But he's not a Petty Officer. Lol

[@Supervillain725]

Army vet here. The dude is an E-3(Army PFC), correct?

[@EightOne01]

@@Supervillain725Yes. (XX)SN is E-3, (XX)SA is E-2, and (XX)SR is E-1. (XX) is their rate. In this case, he is a Yeoman or YN, hence YNSN.

[@nathancleveland5924]

That's the nicest I've ever seen judge judy

[@moonscar119]

The first few seasons she was trying to have a successful show. Once she landed a good contract with more freedom, she was able to let loose on people

[@bryanfrye8770]

Nah, I've seen her nice in several instances

[@jdsiv3]

the plaintiff is petty as hell and didn't even show up

[@Ramtamtama]

She probably would've tried suing him for her travel expenses

[@EricaEarth]

@@Ramtamtama lol

[@TK-593]

There are no travel expenses. The producers of the show pay for the participants to come and they pay the judgements. This is entertainment and not as real as most people would believe.

[@kendrakirai]

​​@@TK-593fake garbage, expenses paid, and she STILL couldnt be bothered to show up. She was probably out spending the shows cash as that was going down.

[@danielguizar360]

That is so rare and bizarre that the plaintiff never showed up

[@WarGrowlmon18]

Maybe she decided that the humiliation wasn't worth it

[@GeorgeMaster-xg7lg]

​@@WarGrowlmon18was this the only time without the plaintiff present?

[@sunnystormy4973]

ikr ... !

[@WarGrowlmon18]

@@GeorgeMaster-xg7lg I think so

[@brackenrobertson799]

They’re in the military, she 100% did it to cause stress with his schedule lol

[@davidhill6941]

How can basically rule in favor of the plaintiff when they are a no-show? The right to face his accuser was denied, if she didn’t want to show up for her money, then she forfeit’s the right to the money.

[@shendisackett]

If she is also in the military and was called away that is a valid reason. So she didn't rule in favour of the plaintiff she dismissed without prejudice so it could be heard again. I mean if he's too stubborn to see that morally he's wrong because he only paid her back after she filed against him then that's the defendants problem. He had it explained to him that this would keep going if he didn't settle and he chose to keep it going. Nothing else JJ can do. * he did say they worked together

[@jeanaprewitt9658]

She ruled in favor of the defendant because the plaintiff wasn't there. She finished off saying that paying the money was morally correct, she didn't say that it was a legal case the plaintiff would've won had she shown up.

[@traciemartin3785]

​​@@shendisackett Exactly. You explained that VERY well. It's so silly, foolish & immature of both the plaintiff & defendant to even bring such an unnecessary, petty mess to court. Smh.

[@meilease4851]

He was given a choice because the plaintiff didn't show up. If they did, the judgement would be in her favour. But JJ also wasn't willing to enter anything in the plaintiffs favour because they were disrespectful enough to not even show up and force them to stay longer than normal. So the next judge that heard the case if they refiled may dismiss it with prejudice knowing that they didn't show up this time, depending on the circumstance.

[@ruthgiles8926]

​@@shendisackettif she was on duty, she would have called the court to explain. She clearly didn't do that because they waited around all day for her. She just didn't turn up because she knew her case was petty.

[@jeanaprewitt9658]

If the plaintiff can't be bothered to show up in court, their case is tossed. If the defendant doesn't show, they're ruled against.

[@banaman7746]

just in case: it's because the person not showing up is essentially saying "there is nothing to be said" if the plaintiff no shows: The defendant is saying "nothing happened" and no one to argue... so nothing happened. if the defendant no shows: The plaintiff is saying "I got wronged" and no one to argue... so they got wronged. That's why it's worse when the defendant no shows then the plaintiff. that being said, unless they have a good reason, the plaintiff is likely not getting another try.

[@OmniscientWarrior]

The judge can rule either on the side that is present or dismiss. By his own words, he is wrong, so cannot rule in his favor, so that force a dismissal. Dismissal's allow for the case to be brought back up; generally speaking.

[@jacklow9611]

@@OmniscientWarrior : How is he wrong, other than he didn't pay within the time he first said he would> Things do happen when promises are made that prevent them from being fulfilled. It happens.

[@jokodihaynes419]

I won't sue someone over 60 bucks to me it's petty

[@DianaPrince777]

@@jokodihaynes419 Same. Ridiculous.

[@nora4981]

It’s about the principle not the money lol

[@Fickets]

It’s supposed to be petty. Thats the whole point.

[@Fickets]

@@nora4981 not for $60. A person bringing this to court doesn’t have principles.

[@edwardranno7119]

It’s not worth getting in the car

[@kwazzik5453]

His eyes saying a lot!

[@sunnystormy4973]

ikr ... !

[@jamesdietz29]

He should have counter-sued her for "Malicious Litigation" for $35, then he would have been awarded a summery judgement due to her failure to appear.

[@sauvignonblanc0]

God love him. He doesn't look the most intelligent to even agree with Judge Judy let alone pursue your suggestion.

[@OmniscientWarrior]

She has a valid claim, so his counter suit would have been dismissed on the spot and based on his testimony, the plaintiff's case would have been dismissed without prejudice and if he wrongfully filed that claim, it could have resulted in that being dismissed with prejudice and kept him from being allowed to use that in the future. The original case was for 60 + court costs. After being served, he paid the 60, but she still was out the court costs, so she amended the suit to be just court costs. He did not make her whole. So, no matter how much it costs her, she can still sue him for that 30; if she is lucky and has good reason to not be in court, she might be able to recover more, but I can't imagine it being more than 90 if this repeats, but might be able to still get the 60.

[@jamesdietz29]

@@OmniscientWarrior She did not appear... he would have won a SUMMERY judgment if he had the foresight to counter-sue.

[@gtrman128]

​@jamesdietz29 but in this case it's at Judge Judy's discretion. He may not have won especially if she decided to hear his case even without her. He would have lost the suit bc she said he was morally wrong.

[@jamesdietz29]

I deg to biffer.

[@miguellugo1200]

Why should he have to pay her $30 in court fees when she didn't even show up to court? Is she gonna pay him for the time he wasted?

[@PrincessZaire100]

Thank you. She got her money back

[@shendisackett]

You all seem to have missed the we work together, so she is also military and if she is called up for something she can't refuse. He also stated he only paid her back after she filed the claim, so he wasn't going to give her the money easily. Morally he is in the wrong and I think he's just too stubborn to see it.

[@markfilipas1763]

The reason is because she was forced to spend that $30 to file a lawsuit after he twice refused to pay.. He promised to pay her by the initial due date but he didn't have the money, so he asked for an extension to pay when he got his next paycheck, and still did not pay. It wasn't until she decided the only way she was going to get her money was by filing a lawsuit and only then did he finally pay her. Dick move to force her to spend court fees to get the money he owed her.

[@shendisackett]

@@markfilipas1763 even more of a dick move was to not just agree to the $30 after JJ's advice especially as the show would have paid the $30. I did not understand that or why he seems to want to keep this going, that is just weird. If it had been me I would have just agreed to it so I could move on with a clear conscience.

[@markfilipas1763]

@@shendisackett 100% agree. Having both that minor debt *and* a potential subsequent lawsuit hanging over my head would keep me up at night.

[@jhutch1681]

Don't reward the woman for wasting court time and not even bothering to show up!

[@charles0322mrsdani]

It’s for his benefit legally. Judge was trying to help him. Now she has no reason to harass him.

[@blakemrolfsensanchez547]

Rest In Peace Larry James Lambert Jr.

[@nevininni2709]

Yes, sadly he died at age 44 on March 24, 2016

[@kimberly_erin]

@@nevininni2709what happened?

[@lynda74]

What happened???

[@deannfleming3672]

😢

[@WarGrowlmon18]

Where's the plaintiff??? At the beach instead???🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shendisackett]

If they work together then she is military too so I would imagine she was called away.

[@dbeekman9738]

Probably in the brig for loaning out $40 to be repaid in a week as $60.

[@kennylc2193]

I thought not showing up was an automatic loss whether you're the plaintiff or the defendant

[@joshuawidener8407]

It is. The judge enters a default judgement

[@OmniscientWarrior]

It either becomes a ruling in the party's favor that showed or a dismissal. Either way, the plaintiff would be able to have the case brought back, just one way it would go to appeals first.

[@misterskippy2u]

Is that Frozone at 3:44? LOL

[@amandaeileen5793]

The "NO!" is comical!

[@dannigro8794]

She can sue him, but she won’t show up to court. That’s kind of stupid.

[@Larosebelle1]

I think she's sitting in the audience...in the green @1:12

[@christchurchstreets9416]

I agree

[@TjAtkinson]

Yes it’s definitely her

[@fvrrljr]

*LAMBERT!* the sheepish Lion heard Mr Lambert's name and immediately that 'ol disney video came to mind, especially how lambert is being said

[@daywalkingvampire1521]

30 bucks? If I was the judge I would have dismissed with prejudice

[@JefferyAClark]

Me too. But now he's paid her the $60, so she can't technically swear honestly on a new court filing that he legitimately owes her money. She's in the military and if she tries, she could be brought up on charges there for dishonorable conduct.

[@coreymunroe8073]

@@JefferyAClark Since they are at the same command, this shouldn't have gone past their LPO. It was a frivolous lawsuit and should have been tossed with prejudice from the beginning.

[@marks2997]

HH is such a delight to watch.

[@glennriviere7807]

I borrowed money once it was $30.00. We were both waiting to discharge from the Navy. He gave me his home address but lost in all the movie was doing. To this day I still feel bad about not paying him.

[@tedurban9853]

I LOVE THIS GUY, GOD BLESS HIM, AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR

[@andrewschliewe6392]

The thing is this could have all been handled within the US Navy. The plaintiff could have filed an Article 139 claim against the service member.

[@KateSuhrgirlPlays]

First of all small claims court or not why would anyone sue over a matter of 60 bucks? Especially if it costs 30 for court. Just don't loan that person any more money and accept the loss. That isn't much money. Though if I were the defendant I'd want to pay it even if it went against my desire to just so she doesn't keep pulling that crap and sue him for another 30 on the next court case.

[@JeffreyWilliams-r1i]

Hi 🤗 Kate 🌸 I'm sorry for infringing on your privacy. but I must say you really look beautiful WOW! But so awful to me we're not friends here on KZbin hope to get a reply from you..

[@MaleOrderBride]

I feel like the Modern Day Judy would NOT have indulged the plaintiff! If this case happened now: Judy woulda said the plaintiff disrespected her time and the Court's time by not even showing up!!😂

[@kennethwalker2496]

30 bucks bro? You need to just take that L so you can be completely done with her. They are both petty af 😂😂😂

[@rai452]

I wouldn't sue for $60 and I certainly wouldn't for $30.

[@lauraschuman6594]

I'm with him. She filed suit after 8 days? Then was a no show? If she filed again, she would be out more money on a $60 loan debt that was paid. Just pure ignorance.

[@JeffreyWilliams-r1i]

Hi 👋 Laura happy holiday's 🎉, how are you doing today?

[@chef1088]

Has this EVER happened before?

[@darlenefraser3022]

Not that I’ve ever seen!

[@Gloomistic]

@@darlenefraser3022 she probably wanted to switch it up for fun, like I saw another episode where she had this big dude write things down on a note after he'd came with no paperwork, while his ex had a giant stack. she laughed at that.

[@darlenefraser3022]

@@Gloomistic OMG! I wish I’d seen that! 😂

[@sunnystormy4973]

happened before ...

[@margaretwade]

@@sunnystormy4973 When? I've been watching JJ for years.

[@laserwizard2]

Judge Judy is great!

[@breeze8756]

He's not getting it.

[@LindaLaurenPsychicMedium]

He’s a good man and this is a dumb case and the girl could’ve waited. She’s just being spiteful.

[@Gloomistic]

I think he gets it, he just doesn't care due to being stuck over her pettiness, even if that is foolish. Not everyone wants to be reasoned with, unfortunately.

[@wiccankaplanmaximoff104]

I think he’s in the right. Everyone has the freedom to make their own choices. He owed her $60, he paid her $60. It was late, but she got her money back. She made the dumb decision to file a $30 lawsuit. She made that choice, it was a poor choice but she made it. No one should pay for other people’s bad choices.

[@andrewcarey5359]

@@LindaLaurenPsychicMedium I think she's a coward.

[@OmniscientWarrior]

@@wiccankaplanmaximoff104 But he made her spend an extra 30 to get that 60 in the first place. So why should she be out the extra 30 that he costed her to get her initial 60 back?

[@brianbird3756]

Lol, he didn't want to tell her that hes a seaman.😂😂😂

[@ihazdashcam]

He didn't want to be called "Seaman"? LOL

[@VelmaB1]

It all depends on the pronunciation

[@tuvansuckhoemevabe]

thansk Judy!

[@trueamerican2023]

1. This case should not have occured. He had a right to face his accuser. 2. She's not really a judge, she's an arbitrar 3. It wasn't the $60, the defendant was after. This is a made for TV "court". It used to be, they Each got paid anywhere between $500 up to $10,000 for appearing on the show, depending on the case. Plus flight, room, board and meals. 4. It is also said, the production pays the damages to the prevailing party.

[@jaymanilla289]

was not expecting him to say no at the end lol

[@JustJerseyJo95]

So she filed a claim which cost her $30, to try to collect $60 is nonsense!

[@divVerent]

Ignoring the specifics about the case - if someone owes you $60 and never pays, and suing costs $30, does that mean you say you would never sue them but just eat the loss? That too seems wrong. In the concrete case it was apparently about just being like 2 weeks late, though, which is definitely in frivolous territory - more usual procedure is to send one or two reminders and ask a few dollars more starting at the second reminder before actually suing.

[@OmniscientWarrior]

Not really, because she can, and seems like she was, also suing for court costs. So she would break even, if she showed up. But not being there, she is out 30.

[@lisaperea5151]

The hearing was held in absentia and I think it should have been dismissed; I agree with Keith.

[@JeffreyWilliams-r1i]

Hey 🌸 Lisa how are you doing today? Hope you're doing go by the way Happy holiday's.. 🎉🎉

[@jaschu09]

Love her closing comment.

[@TripSoul10]

This case a late 90s vibe and $60 did seem a lot then vs now.

[@robertkarp2070]

$60 wasn't that much back then either. Especially since all his room and boarding expenses were already covered by the Navy. He borrowed money most likely because he liked going clubbing. He drank away his paycheck before payday. He should have just stayed on the ship or at the barracks until payday, then he wouldn't have been in that mess. I was in the Navy, I saw it happen that way all the time, only in most cases, it was called slushing, which means people would borrow some money and offer to pay back double come payday.

[@themindeclectic9821]

​@robertkarp2070 That's a nice little story that you just made up

[@garymorris216]

​@themindeclectic9821 I was in the Navy back in the 90s and what he said is 100% accurate. Let me guess...you wanted to join but (insert whatever your lame excuse is here....) Go find mommy's basement where you belong.

[@15walkingaway]

If you take account for inflation that's $234987154960.01 in 2024.

[@MisterSmith00]

What a fascinating fellow this defendant is.

[@bludragon77]

Dude if it takes 30 bucks for you to be done and not ever see her again that’s getting off cheap

[@valerief1231]

If I had been in the audience I’d be like “psst Psst, Lambert, look, settle this and I will give you $5 bucks towards paying the court costs just so you don’t have to hassle with that petty hairy toed beast!”

[@JeffreyWilliams-r1i]

Hi 🌸 Valerie 🤗I'm sorry for infringing on your privacy. but I must say you really look beautiful WOW. But so awful to me we're not friends here on KZbin hope to get a reply from you..

[@bored1ca]

The fact the plaintiff couldn't bother to appear for such a frivolous case speaks volumes. In this situation, the case should been dismissed w/o prejudice in favour of the defendant who did bother to show up.

[@AdmiralStoicRum]

Dismissed with prejudice, if it's without prejudice then she can sue him again over the same matter if it's with prejudice then she can't sue him again over the same matter. Basically so they can't get into this stupid loop that the judge just described. As a matter of fact when you don't show up usually you're also charged with contempt as well as having your case dismissed and your defendant doesn't have to pay a thing.

[@bored1ca]

@@AdmiralStoicRum thanks for clearing that up.

[@aaronbruceladner1983]

NO, NO, NO!!! THE CASE CANNOT BEGIN UNTIL THE PLAINTIFF IS IN THE COURTROOM!!!!

[@jdsiv3]

petty as hell

[@DGRIFF]

This is the most unexpectedly funny segment the moment she asked him if he'd like to pay her 😂

[@CeltycSparrow]

This isn't about $30 in court costs to her. Its the principle of the matter, that he was late paying her back, even after she did him a favor and gave him an extra week and then she had to be out half her money, to take him to small claims court, because he was late paying her back.

[@skeric87]

The plaintiff didn't show up The defendant wins by default... The judge knows that a lot better than I do

[@JeffreyWilliams-r1i]

Hi 🤗 Sharon how are you doing today? Hoe you're doing great, happy holiday's by the way.. 🎉

[@mayrose4102]

Didn't show up? No payment.

[@kriyatelikriyateli4534]

NO WONDER HIS SUPERVISOR IS NOT WITH HIM🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

Someone who serves his country can't afford to repay a $60 loan. There's so much spent on the military but not on those who actually put their lives on the line.

[@Julie-sl8ul]

Don't accept a LOAN.

[@shendisackett]

This was 90s, the woman was also military (he said we work together) which is why she couldn't afford to be out money. He only paid up when she filed so I absolutely think he should have settled, especially as the show pays the $30! It was stupid of him to keep it going because any court would award it to her based on his testimony of not paying until she filed a claim.

[@robertkarp2070]

No, he was busy clubbing all the time and drank away his paycheck. He was broke and wanted to go out clubbing again so he asked for a loan. Military personnel get paid pretty good. I was in the Navy until 1992, I saw that scenario happen all the time. She went through Civil Court to file because had she pursued it in the Military, she'd have gotten into trouble as well because loaning money is not allowed in the Military.

[@bryangman1975]

​@@shendisacketthow do you know they can use the testimony of a arbitration especially one where she doesn't show 😮😮😮😮😮.a judge could rule against her it is California.

[@ladylily]

@@robertkarp2070 You're wrong in everything you said. 1. You made up that story. 2. No, he does NOT get paid well. He's enlisted and not even 3 years in. At that time, he got paid less than McDonald's. You were never in the Navy if you think they "get paid pretty good." 3. There is no rule that states you can't load money to each other. We did it all the time for the 25 years I was in (1995 - 2000). Over E7 cannot lend money to under and vice versa, officers cannot lend money to enlisted and vice versa. Under E7 (Chief) can loan money to each other any time they'd like. 4. She chose the show so she could make money from the appearance. It's likely she didn't show up because she caught shit from their shipmates over a $30 fee she could have avoided by seeking ship counsel. He was going to pay her in a few days. If you were in the Navy, which you weren't, you would know we get paid every 2 weeks. He told her he would pay her on their next payday, which was only a few days away.

[@TheBriarWolf]

This seems like a good kid. Hope he keeps trying to do the right thing.

[@mariehampton740]

Well, I've got to hand it to him. He's an honest honest man.❤😊

[@jamesthompson3099]

Things may have changed but when I ran a business in California some years ago, Small Claims was a "One and done" operation. If you opted to file under Small Claims you were bound by the decision. No refiling in a municipal court allowed. I would think that binding arbitration (which this is) is handled the same by the courts.

[@scottmcwave9479]

Hilarious 🤣

[@c4tpatriotwhitfield647]

Love how he stuck to his word, his Yes is a Yes and a No is a No! Wish my fellow Brother in Arms well in his life!

[@MrBeautiful2908]

When I was going through a divorce in 2008, my now ex-wife didn’t even show up for court and the judge and our lawyers for for about two hours. The judge become very annoyed, and she went and had me and her divorced by default. After that, she wished me good luck, and I went on about my business.

[@bennylane9701]

Aye, aye, your honor.

[@Aceofwolves]

honestly if you can't be bothered to even show up in court...you should not only have your case thrown out but also have to pay the defendant for wasting their time.

[@Fickets]

“Morally you’re wrong” Where has morals ever mattered in a court of law?

[@badkarmalt]

They don't, because determining by how she personally feels about it she wouldn't have dismissed it

[@abbieprice3430]

I wonder if the plaintiff ever said why she was late to this Judge Judy Case!

[@JeffreyWilliams-r1i]

Hello abbie how are you doing today? Hope you had a wonderful weekend.. Happy holiday's by the way. 🎉

[@johnnyallred3753]

Judge judy is Wrong The woman did not show up, The Judge should rule in the young mans faver and not just dismiss it, so the woman can file again.

[@jonathancampbell5231]

If the woman shows she had a good reason for not being there (emergency etc) then she can just sue again, regardless of what Judge Judy says.

[@femaledude2735]

Rumor has it, she's still suing him to this day. He has court tomorrow.

[@chrisdavid3510]

He shouldn’t pay her because she didn’t show up. JJ should have dismissed with prejudice. Once again Judy doesn’t follow the law.

[@sanelaalic6715]

you keep bashing her in every comment you make, maybe don't watch??

[@Snapper4337]

she did dismiss the case. The plantiff will need to refile a new case

[@chrisdavid3510]

@@Snapper4337should have been with prejudice. Meaning it can’t be refiled. The plaintiff chose not to show.

[@Snapper4337]

@@chrisdavid3510 the judge gave him the opportunity to end the case by awarding her the $30 he refused to do it. the judge felt that she was owed the 30 so she allowed the case to be refiled thats why she didnt dismiss with prejudice. All he had to say was yes. the show would of paid the 30 so I am sure he didnt understand that .

[@chrisdavid3510]

@@Snapper4337 you don’t get it. Apparently you’re as uneducated as Judy.

[@andrewvelonis5940]

She's so tenacious she didn't show up.

[@lisaabroad1192]

Doesn't the court actually pay the costs on this show? They would have paid the 30 bucks and he would have been able to put this behind him.

[@mfoco1]

Yes. Which makes the no-show rather an intelligent move, as she didn't even have to deal with JJ's verbal abuse.

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

Okay, there is something I don't understand. I get he told the plaintiff he would pay her in a week. Defendant was expecting money owed to HIM to pay money he had borrowed. Apparently, this was done between paychecks. So, he gets the money to pay plaintiff, but plaintiff didn't make herself AVAILABLE to receive payment. It sounds like this was a co-worker. Well, if the two are not friends, means he probably doesn't have her phone number, probably doesn't have her address, he ONLY sees her at work. Why didn't the plaintiff make arrangements to come get the money once paychecks came in? I think THIS might be the reason the defendant is standing his ground, and I would agree with him. Sorry Judge Judy... I don't agree with your decision, I believe your failure to find out WHY he didn't pay immediately once he received his pay may have led you to a different answer.

[@JeffreyWilliams-r1i]

Hi 🌸 Storm I'm sorry for infringing on your privacy. but I must say you really look beautiful WOW! But so awful to me we're not friends here on KZbin hope to get a reply from you..

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

@@JeffreyWilliams-r1i well, thank you! I have to admit, this picture was taken 20 years ago. It's a professional photo I used on the back of the two books I had published. I don't look like that anymore.. but I don't really take many photos. Thanks again, though!

[@JeffreyWilliams-r1i]

@@sdmcdaniel2255 WOW, so your an Author so nice to hear from you by the way we're you actually watching from if you don't mind me asking..

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

@@JeffreyWilliams-r1i east coast. North Carolina. Yes, children's author and poet.

[@JeffreyWilliams-r1i]

@@sdmcdaniel2255 Omg, how's everything going there in East coast and the weather, ooo by the way Happy holiday's.. 🎉🎉

[@supreme_jeff08z66]

Huh ,,who tf sued for $30 good lord

[@jaylc185]

Well that's what she was worried about. Skip the Guinness book and stay home

[@HungVu-vs3dv]

$60 is a hell lot much in the early 90s. I remembered $3.25 per hour as cashier at Kmart

[@marcpower4167]

Saw one on Judge Mills Lane once where the guy sued over a $3 slice of pizza.

[@supreme_jeff08z66]

@marcpower4167 😂🤣😂🤣 holly molly lol the judge could've just given him the $3 😂🤣😂🤣..

[@lukerosales5879]

Probably a Karen.

[@truegrit7697]

Such a polite young man.

[@jrewing1512]

This is very new.

[@amandamandamands]

The part that gets me is that Judge Judy didn't ask him if she asked to be paid back before she decided to sue him. Even if she had of 9 days isn't very long to be overdue before suing.

[@TDMTDMTDM]

$30......

[@davidhall7811]

Wow she was very quick to sue him.

[@WillDouglas-z1h]

just for info sake YNSN is Yoeman Seaman, Seaman is E3 in the navy.

[@official2KJay]

EXACTLY, I just commented this too, should've just said Seaman Lambert not YNSN 😂

[@robertkarp2070]

@@official2KJay He's in a civil court. That YNSN doesn't mean anything. I was Petty Officer 1st Class, when I had court, they called me Mr. Karp. Civil Courts are not all that up on protocols for enlisted. However, with Commissioned Officers, they'd make an effort to call the person by their rank because Commissioned Officers are Official Officers of the United States Government.

[@Mytherapistsaid001]

Morally! Any of you kids know what that means? Because morally he is wrong.

[@davidlane256]

A little patience goes a long way. She could have saved the $30, and he would’ve paid her

[@OmniscientWarrior]

He already failed to pay at least 2 times when he said he was going to. He has no credibility to his claim of when he was going to pay her.

[@beatlejn]

Although i agree usually, but 9 days after payday is a long time- especially when money is owed to her and was not paid back on at least one other time. He should know, right?! Pretty sure he was annoyed when he wasn’t paid the money that was owed to him… It definitely wasn’t his top priority to repay but it absolutely should’ve been!!

[@HymnfortheDudes]

He showed respect to JJ and that's the Services for you.

[@chelsearenee8125]

Lunch crew

[@ladylily]

From what he's saying, they were both on the same ship. It isn't difficult to get a legal mediator on ship to resolve this. She had no reason to go to a civilian court. She wanted a spectacle and Judge Judy show money. Someone in her birthing probably told her she was stupid and could get a lot of backlash for not keeping this in-house, so she didn't show up. She thought not showing up would still get her money from the show. LOL You don't get that if you don't show up and sign documents. Guaranteed she caught a lot of hell after that.

[@27Killermike]

Bet that guy never made E7 lol

[@JeffreyAu1]

I doubt he made it to E5. 🤣

[@sunnystormy4973]

xD ... !

[@lovejones92]

Dude was probably stuck at E4 for the longest 😂🤣😂

[@RandyLaheySunnyvale]

Ok loser who can't get a job so joins the service.

[@pitsnipe5559]

E3 with a good conduct ribbon???

[@jessicalafountain8090]

She should pay the court the 30 dollars for wasting their time by not showing up.

[@JeffreyWilliams-r1i]

Jessica🌸 what's good hope you're doing well by the way Happy holiday's.. 🎉

[@NGMonocrom]

He ended up looking like a fool, even though the Plaintiff never showed up.

[@RayPruitt-ji9jx]

Wow! I watched Judge Judy from 2000 to the end of the series and never saw a case with only the defendant. I did see one where only the plaintiff showed up, but she ended up dismissing that case for reasons I don't recall.

[@jaylc185]

I wouldn't show up for 30 dollars either.

[@LindaLaurenPsychicMedium]

Then don’t sue if you can’t back up your own little measly claim of $30. It doesn’t mean much to you then why Sue in the first place?