PARENTS VS SON’S GIRLFRIEND … LIFE LESSONS IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT!

Parents sue their son’s girlfriend for property damages and all get much needed straight life lessons. Yet another example of what our courts deal with every day…
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[@gtoger]

Imagine taking your son's girlfriend to court because you've got a loser son.

[@jasonbender2459]

if the son is a loser the parents probably are losers too.

[@silenceisgoldn]

Imagine your lost son has a loser girlfriend. Not shocking.

[@ericpl7227]

They knew they could never get any money from him!

[@jasonbender2459]

@@ericpl7227 why should they, the house was his - he quit claim deeded that house to them

[@marysmith-xo7rt]

Maybe they should both pay 50/50.

[@briandouglas8195]

Judge to Plaintiff: " You are in denial..." Plaintiffs: "No, no we're not."

[@Stacy_SJA]

😂😂😂 always!

[@user-sn4rm8jv9w]

The definition of denial 😂😂😂

[@TexasVernon]

It all comes down to the parents refusing to see the root of the problem is their son. They need to see all of the problems are collateral to the son.

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

The root of the problem is how they HANDLE their son.

[@hakunamatata6488]

Bad parents deserve the consequences of their parenting.

[@boooster101]

And that they absolutely don't understand the purpose of an eviction. Imagine quitting your job at McDonalds and now they call the cops when you get food there. That's their logic.

[@Spinach863]

They're crying about lack of accountability, etc while refusing to hold their son accountable, and kick him out, when he's the reason for all their complaints

[@trekgirl65]

And they keep being a problem themselves , in denial of allowing their son to do as he please in their home.

[@user-qd4ed3sn3u]

This is like watching Show and Tell with 5 year olds. They are totally unprepared for court. They should be suing their son who continues to invite the defendant over to the house.

[@nb-user25]

The parents have HUGE blinders on and are in denial about their son. How is it that the defendant has to be held accountable but their son shouldn’t be held accountable????? The dad keeps saying “these people” and I don’t think they include their poor manipulated son in that group.

[@GarretMartinn]

The defendant won the case. She’s not being held accountable. The judge was saying she should hold herself accountable.

[@averyshenandoah1637]

Why would u be a bum and stay where u aren’t wanted anyway? Get out damn

[@enid0mom]

@@GarretMartinn In this situation, there is no way through the justice system to make her accountable. And that is the parents fault, 100%, because they are blind to their son’s problems. They are paying a big price for not putting their feet down a long time ago. They didn’t get to this point starting in 2017.

[@marybourgeois5235]

@@enid0mom what do you mean PUTTING THEIR FEET DOWN SILLY. You MEANT to say PUTTING THEIR FOOT UP HIS 🫏...... just assisting. 😉

[@enid0mom]

@@marybourgeois5235 If you put your foot down soon enough, you never need to put it up their ass.

[@kimt9978]

This was so fascinating -it continues to shock me how parents allow their kids to keep doing wrong over and over yet they first look to blame others for all problems when they arise. And as always thank you for all the work on ur channel in providing us with great content.

[@debragodwin7408]

Yeah…. The son obviously has issues… he went to jail, they bailed him out, they blame her.

[@danquaylesitsspeltpotatoe8307]

@@debragodwin7408 So he owned a house and they extorted him for the house to bail him out? hes an idiot!

[@theresaohman7187]

My parents never took our side if we were in the wrong, thank God they used their brains, not that we were perfect but some lines you are taught not to cross. That generation will be in charge one day. I'm scared

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

I'm a big Judge Judy fan, and I know that's "reality TV," but there are so many parents that refuse to place blame on their children (no matter how old), and will look to blame anyone else they can. This is just another example of that going on. It's such a huge problem because this "blameless generation" has zero accountability and reek with entitlement.

[@trekgirl65]

Kim, it is the parents who keep cuddling the adult children, and it never stops when they are grown and the keep doing the same stuff. And with the girlfriend, their son, is responsible for the damages to the property. Denial in parents is HUGE!

[@80bbygrl]

Coming to court with ZERO evidence, proof, etc is just a complete waste of time. They need to deal with their son.

[@marysmith-xo7rt]

They are over indulging parents that let their son do what ever he wants. I can relate

[@marybourgeois5235]

She had proof but it was on her phone. Judge needed pictures to put in the case file. Suxs for them.

[@lostineggsaisle]

​@@marybourgeois5235I don't think they did. The girl started to explain what happened and I found her believable. She admitted to the window. She said she was locked out. She admitted hitting the truck, but she said he was in the truck.

[@carolinegregorio5444]

People should be charged for coming to court with no burdon of proof and expect to win

[@robtaylor6806]

⁠@@marysmith-xo7rtexcept own his own house. 😂 these parents are delusional and raised a poorly charactered son.

[@Kassandra66]

The parents are dumb as hell - the problem is their son and they need to deal with him. Seriously, his attitude toward the judge sickens me. How disrespectful.

[@slantos2668]

Just made the same comment.

[@RichardAddison]

Whose attitude? The son is not there.

[@Kassandra66]

@@RichardAddison the older man who got mad at the judge because they didn’t do the worked they needed to do. It wasn’t a failure of the court that they submitted zero evidence

[@nunya2954]

Yes, the Mom says working 80 hours, so WHAT, put your lazy assed son out, clean that house up and SELL IT. Easy peasy

[@dalerimoller272]

And then the judge blatantly said to the girlfriend that she caused these people to lose faith in the justice system!!! She doesn’t have that power over the courts. That’s where all respect I had for the judge went out the window. And to say that she is the wedge that’s dividing Jordan from his family?! No, Jordan makes his own choices and chooses to be in a relationship with this woman just as much as she chooses him. His parents just enable his bs and refuse to accept truly how big of a problem it’s come out to be.

[@SuzA8110]

I love it when a Judge says "Too bad, so sad" 😄😄😄😄

[@MsColrey]

lol me too, I'd never heard that one from a judge before.

[@Mandy7D7]

Their son sounds like a real winner. "He's our son he pays us rent when he can." And also, "He knows he can get away with it..." You can't be an enabling parent and a landlord that drags people into court. Everyone of course but their son. The girlfriend didn't sign a promise or a lease, and she's not family. The one who owes is the one they continue to enable.

[@sarcasticmanner]

Let’s not forget the only day he wasn’t home was the day his child was born (with another woman implied), he’s on probation, and and and…

[@wendelynyoung8609]

The correct answer is, he’s my son and there is a lease. PERIOD!!! He pays me when he can??!! The dad had the nerve to say that out loud!!?? Not even embarrassed!!?? I’m glad my parents didn’t raise me like these parents.

[@peggybaby0894]

Don’t forget it’s also why his mom is working 80 hours a week. 😮

[@animal_cookie]

Ms. Mott needs to run far and fast away from this family

[@dhec34]

THANK YOU! I found the wife to be far less credible than Ms. Mott. Drives me nuts how all these people just want to judge her. I mean, clearly she made mistakes. But Jordan is the real problem here.

[@animal_cookie]

@dhec34 from what we saw here, I agree. I suspect the judge may have had more insight into the situation. But one of the reasons I don't watch much small claims court and never landlord-tenant court is I find the judges make an awful lot of assumptions about the situation, and despite the dad's little pity party, landlords almost always come out on top.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

I don't think she's bringing anything to the table either.

[@animal_cookie]

@kathyflorcruz552 it doesn't matter. An (allegedly) abusive son and enabling af parents, she can work on herself far away from that toxic family system. I hope they all get the support they need, but her chances of making a better life is not good in that system

[@cynwashere6940]

These parents think an eviction means another dumb ideal....a restraining order.....because they work...🙄

[@WilliamPoole-rl7ly]

Have they never even seen Judge Judy all these years?! No estimates, no receipts, no comp replacements? They should get nothing in reality.

[@VictheChick]

Get it in writing!

[@markday3145]

As a loyal Judge Judy watcher, I was surprised that they were not allowed to show the judge a picture/video on their phone, without the judge having to keep the phone.

[@Mugwump7]

“Where did you think you were going today, the beach?”’

[@ericpl7227]

Judge Judy is an actress on television!

[@VictheChick]

@@ericpl7227 Not really, no. While there's a little more nuance to it, I believe what you're watching on tv there is a form of ADR; as in the Judge is acting in the capacity of a mediator, on camera. Still, "once a Judge always a Judge" they say; despite being retired from the bench and serving as an arbitrator on camera, she's still a Judge at the end of the day (just not a practicing judge). Her advice is solid and, unlike say, a Judge Jerry type mediator (RIP), it's based on years of good law/legal experience. Make sense? 🙂

[@A_-js8gm]

You cannot come to court unprepared.

[@scottdiamond74]

Oh yes you can! LMFAO

[@VictheChick]

Oh, you can. Results may vary 😅

[@perryrush6563]

What they said!

[@Shawn-rq4py]

How can you take someone to court over damaged property with no proof they did it? This is just petty business because they don’t like her.

[@simbasue]

That's what it boils down To

[@kreggie891]

People rely too much on their phones. Oh, I can just hand over my phone. Pictures? On my phone. Video? On my phone. People have lost their ability to rationally think that they need to have tangible documents and evidence to hand over for courts. Adding onto these people trying to cover for their idiot son who can’t seem to keep himself out of trouble and the girlfriend probably isn’t much better, because she would date a man who can’t keep himself out of trouble. Everyone here is just a mess and needs to get their lives together, including the parents. The parents are probably just holding the house so the son didn’t lose it to some other legal problems. Considering they said he bought it with an ex girlfriend, I’m guessing she may have had some claim to it until he signed it over to his parents, possibly.

[@tracy7612]

I have no doubt that they have damages to the house. The damage to their relationship with their son is worse. I sympathize with them.

[@lostineggsaisle]

​@@tracy7612yeah, but that's caused by who? Their son.

[@TinasCrazyLife]

Everyone is entitled to their day in court- court will take all those filing fees gladly. Just sucks because real cases get pushed back

[@spoileddiva]

These parents are so deep in DENIAL! It’s beyond sad. Not to mention the fact that they’ve totally thrown their own son COMPLETELY under the bus by revealing that he’s VIOLATED the current TPO he’s under MULTIPLE times. I mean…😮 & the dad is so indignant acting..he’s continues to blab throughout the whole hearing. HE is the one who continues to infantilize his child. The PROJECTION is palpable.

[@jasonbender2459]

thank god there is someone else here with a functioning smart brain who is not an entitled pos. MY RESPECTS TO YOU, MAAM!

[@sarily626]

💯💯💯

[@HylianBull]

Not saying the defendant is 100% innocent but this is what happens when amateur landlords try petty tactics because they can't hold family accountable.

[@frlfda]

I'd say, "won't", hold family accountable.

[@CoryFirestorm]

Exactly.

[@ruthlys]

Yep

[@pollycebula605]

You said it perfectly!!

[@SixteenTonesStudio]

yeah, I don't think she's wrong for wanting an estimate for damages she's offered to fix, which the parents should've obtained for court anyway. I disagree with the judge's idea of randomly sending them money, that's not gonna make them like her more and it's a bad reason to make payments. She deserves a proper paper trail of the amounts. But if she really believed she wasn't primarily responsible for the damage, she should've said, "no." The parents' decisions are questionable to me as well - at first I thought it was nasty to force their son to remit ownership of his house to bail him out of jail, but it sounds like he wasn't able to maintain the mortgage, so I get it. However, if they decide to sell it, that should be between them and their son and whether he's able to pick up the payments again, not just to get her out. This girl ought to move on, let it go at least for the time being, and let them sort out their family issues by themselves.

[@ShaCaro]

Sounds like mum and dad have issues with their son having to take accountability.

[@HisSnuggleBear18]

According to court records, he learned it from them for sure.

[@CelesteandMayMay]

The defendant did not understand the word negligent. The judge didn’t even bother to make sure she understood, what she did was repeat the words exactly the same and the defendant still didn’t understand. What the judge should have said is did you intentionally or “accidentally” do anything to the truck. Also, the judge gave legal advice to the plaintiffs.

[@koalagirl6138]

Which from watching these, the Judge is Not supposed to give ANY legal advice.

[@cpaul9269]

Thank YOU! Yes - that is exactly what I thought - then the judge proceeds to apply her OWN PERSONAL moral judgements and advice, based on her "feelings?" Oh, HELL no - if she had judged against Ms. Mott, I would help Ms. Mott file a complaint, and appeal the decision, all pro-bono, just to see that sanctimonious judge put back in her lane.

[@carolburnett190]

I didn’t like this judge. Telling the girl not to speak but allowing the parents to ramble on was disrespectful. Just because she’s young doesn’t mean that she’s automatically wrong. Mostly, the parents need to cut the apron strings for their son.

[@susanengel-ix8bl]

I thought so too, she was being a little smart with her about the answer she got, but in all other court's I've seen u are allowed to explain yourself, so that was a little unfair.

[@teagancombest6049]

It's small claims

[@TheUluxian]

If the parents want to see who's responsible for the damages to that property, they need to buy a mirror. This is what happens when you keep enabling and making excuses for your kid, instead of holding them responsible for their bad behavior.

[@ameliaflowers9836]

These people don’t follow the law. Don’t hold their son accountable . They crying with no proof no estimates and no legal papers . They just expect the law to be on their side. Sons got a real future 🤡

[@julesthecat.]

Nevermind their son has an order where HE can’t be around the defendant but don’t want their precious son to go to jail so they enable her to stay around then complain about it lol. Their son should have ejected too

[@ciji6706]

I love the split screen idea! The close captioning is also perfect! I am hard of hearing so although the audio is crystal clear I deeply appreciate the hard work you performed. Regarding the court subject there IS a lesson to be learned here: Do not rent out to family or friends (spoken from experience). It rarely bodes well.

[@matthewhanhauser5993]

Hell try not to even be around them

[@perryrush6563]

KZbin decides on the captions. Sadly...which is why sometimes the captions are hilarious!

[@Hezabelle77]

Typical parents covering for their criminal son. I'm not saying she's not a scumbag, but he's an adult who most likely helped make those damages.

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

His choices of friends and girlfriends caused these problems. If my sister comes to my condo and trashes it, my landlord isn't going to go after her. They are coming for me! Also, I have a lease so it's in writing they will come after me. I'M RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT GOES ON IN MY HOME.

[@julesthecat.]

@@KimberlyLetsGoexactly.

[@jasonbender2459]

so what? that house was given to the parents by the son. they got a free goddamn house. So the F what if 3 doors, a window and basement carpet got wrecked by him or his B. HE GAVE THEM A GOD DAMN HOUSE. The parents are hate filled, ungrateful ,lazy assed losers. So what if he is a criminal, so is more than a third of the us population?

[@kimberlylozano2881]

⁠​⁠@@KimberlyLetsGothink people are forgetting it was the sons house!

[@facecheap5159]

@@kimberlylozano2881even if it was his if he can’t pay the bills like saying u have a million dollars but can’t spend it doesn’t mean much when he can’t maintain lots of people have houses they shouldn’t have based on financial issues and still by pass that

[@mmc9828]

Sounds like Jordan needs to be evicted, get the house in order and rent to a responsible person.

[@TheLikenessOfNormal]

Yeah it just sounds like their son is a horrible tenant and has no respect for their property. Its not HER fault because THEIR son was in charge XD

[@kelseyjmccabe4797]

Sounds like they are trying to keep their son out of trouble. He's on parole, and they probably think the girlfriend is part of the problem that got him there. They are trying to control him remotely with predictable results.

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

I agree. They have a house; recoup some money from it. It's a bonus for them and they shouldn't throw it away like throwing the baby out with the bath water. Maybe it's a whole family of people who can't make right decisions.

[@DR.64A9]

They are definitely enabling their son.

[@enid0mom]

As the judge pointed out, they do not have a lease with their son and he “pays when he can.” There must a lease to evict someone. They will have to do with their son what the did with his girlfriend. That can take time, though I think a parole officer might be able to move it on a little. A sad situation. I am so lucky my daughter has grown into a responsible adult with and executive position and is a fantastic mother to my twin granddaughters. It breaks my heart to see other families suffer like this. No one said anything, but I am willing to bet there are drugs or alcohol involved. Parents don’t have as much control over how their kids turn out as people think they do. I know a family with 5 kids and all but one have grown into responsible adults. One daughter seems to be attracted to bad guys-she is married to an ex-con who is in jail again right now. All you can do is love them but NOT enable them. They have to accept the consequences for what they do. No one can make them. Some will eventually catch on, many won’t. Most of the people in prison have some very disappointed parents and other loved ones.

[@davidwillmore]

"I work 80 hours a week. I only have time to file frivolous suits, I don't have time to actually prepare for them!" 😂

[@sarahd8093]

"My husband that's with me here today didn't have time either"

[@teagancombest6049]

Literally doesn't have time to hit print cause she's a boomer

[@sbeaufort2793]

Sell the property and force the son grow up. It’s not easy but sometimes tough love is the only answer. I know from experience. Thanks again OSG!

[@jasonbender2459]

the son owned the house. he gave the house to the parents last year. sounds like they are the bum to me.

[@sbeaufort2793]

@@jasonbender2459 He signed it over because they agreed to pay his legal fees after arrest. He owed them.

[@perryrush6563]

​@@sbeaufort2793that's the part for which I was looking. Thank you. That is either not a great place, or those were some serious legal issues.

[@joela.4279]

Who is this Judge? I like her helpful and sweet yet no-nonsense demeanor.

[@chaoticconjuring]

💯

[@amyc9155]

She has way more patience than I do!! I can't imagine how somebody is still this patient and understanding with people after dealing with what she does on a daily basis.

[@DwaynettaD]

Me thinks the mother in law doesn’t think anyone is good enough for her little boy 😂

[@Indygrandma56]

Parents cannot get a trespass order.. what they should do is make her son sign a lease with stipulations no one can live there unless he gets approval from them

[@NotSoSerious69420]

If they own it since the son signed it over I don’t actually think that’s entirely true.

[@Indygrandma56]

@@NotSoSerious69420 it doesn't matter their son lives there not them. My friend owns a property that her son is leasing and at one time he had a girl that lived there that whenever she got mad she would breaks windows.. she tried a no trespassing on her but because he lives there he has to ask for it

[@jpolowin0]

"Can't live there" still wouldn't prevent the son having visitors, and it sounds like they wouldn't even accept that the defendant could visit.

[@NotSoSerious69420]

@@Indygrandma56 wait how do you think apartment owners prohibit specific individuals from entering the property? no trespass arent that hard to get or uncommon. it is far easier to get a lease that prohibits it for sure but i dont think your initial statement is actually true. least not in my state.

[@louisc.gasper7588]

Yeah, they should have made the son sign a lease that would have prevented then the things they complain of now. They let the son live there with no limits they could enforce in court. Now they want the court to remedy their negligence. Not going to happen. Maybe it's not strictly speaking impossible, but for a landlord to get a writ of trespass on someone their tenant has invited to the property is a very, very long stretch. Suppose it were a shopping center and the hardware store tenant has a customer who comes in and while in the store somehow manages to bust an exterior wall. Is a court going to hear the landlord who seeks a trespass order on that person? No chance. It would grant a writ to the hardware store, but for the court to allow the landlord to dictate who can and cannot go into the store is to invade the "estate" granted to the hardware store by the lease. So, as a practical matter, I think you are on the mark: no way they are going to get a trespass order.

[@snooganslestat2030]

Telling the judge that an estimate for costs isnt necessary!

[@kaitlanquinlan4982]

I’m so confused…the parents came to court to get her to pay for damages but didn’t bring any proof or even a cost of the damage. How do they suppose the judge set an amount for the damages that sons gf would owe? I guess she was suppose to guess…the parents can’t be that senseless…omg

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

I can't believe how many people come to court "unprepared." I think it's more accurate that people feel thet are SO right, that they don't need to bring anything to support their case. "It's a no-brainer and of course I'll be supported by the court" 🤡

[@julesthecat.]

Parents have a total loser of a son. I’m sure this woman has caused problems too but it wouldn’t happen without the son. Hard to feel bad for them.

[@FrenkTheJoy]

Yeah I disagree with the judge saying that Ms. Mott can just go to the house and be like "here's a check for $100". Both she and the parents need a paper trail of exactly what is damaged, an estimate for repair, and proof that she gave them money and that money is going towards paying for a broken thing, otherwise they could just spend her money on vacations and say she still hasn't paid for whatever it is.

[@cpaul9269]

YES! Thank YOU! That is my though as well - I really disagreed with how the judge treated Ms. Mott.....

[@dalerimoller272]

@FrenkTheJoy You’re absolutely right. This judge was all around full of bad ideas and biased beliefs. The son is the common denominator here, not the girlfriend. Parents are enabling his childish behavior.

[@timarmington8142]

I totally agree with the judge. There is no way to prove when this happened or even who was responsible. What Ms Mott could do to mend fences is…. Instead of going to the bar and spending $100 with the son is instead take that $ and give it to the parents or better yet make a trip to Home Depot with her boyfriend and buy a door and go fix it! Next paycheck do the same thing and fix another door or a door and window! Ms Mott is choosing to do nothing except sit on her ass and gloat!

[@stephwiller9089]

What I'm getting from this is Jordan is the problem who keeps making bad decisions. His parents are trying to control him by limiting his contact with who they think is the problem. Edit: I would dismiss this. You have no evidence. Your kid is the clear issue. Go deal with your son.

[@InspiringNotionz]

As bad as the parents are I’ve never seen a Judge who so obviously has picked a side before even getting into the case.

[@cpaul9269]

YES.

[@Bexar-p6f]

The judge is following the law. The judge knows exactly what’s going on. The plaintiffs came unprepared and the defendant is just an instigating, manipulative individual who should realize that she is not wanted by the owners of the home, but knowing that she still acts like trash.

[@have.bucket-list.will.travel]

This irritated me that the judge didn’t let this girl talk. It’s ridiculous that these parents aren’t dealing with their son. I’m sure he’s had a hand damaging this property AND he probably owned it at the time. So they can’t seek damages that have been there for years. 🙄

[@cpaul9269]

YES - she didn't even try to understand what the girl was saying, and was really out of her lane in this trial (read my other comments - for detail if interested). Judge is lucky she didn't find for the plaintiffs, b/c defendant had (and may yet still have) grounds for appeal and sanction, depending on specific judicial oversight in that jurisdiction. Refusing to recognize and allow defendant to explain why she didn't understand how to answer (she clearly didn't know the definitions of all of the words the judge was using, and issuing moral judgements and feelings in an admonishment based on same from the bench and horrible advice based on it - holy crap was this judge out of line!

[@JustaMomnFamily]

I love the judge saying...thats not a restraining order

[@thomasdalton1508]

I don't get why the judge is lecturing her to pay the parents anything. She damaged her boyfriend's property and her boyfriend forgave her for it, as he was entitled to do. The parents took ownership of a damaged property. That's their problem.

[@jamesfloerke7519]

Exactly. Judge switched it all up and suddenly started treating her like shit when she got confused over the judge's wording over the truck damage.

[@Musicanimedork01]

Right?? And saying that she should just send them money without talking to them, how is she supposed to know how much they want in damages if 1 they refuse to communicate with her and 2 theyve completely failed to present evidence of damages in court

[@VinceP1974]

They all needed a lecture

[@stoneysdead689]

I clearly see what's going on here- who wouldn't- but, that said- these parents infuriate me. 1. Don't come to court whining about how much you work, with no pictures, no estimates, nothing. When she started crying and talking about how she works 80 hrs a week- she was being asked about getting a picture off her phone- think about that, takes less than 5min. to do and no real effort at all. The estimate they say they couldn't get because of recent hailstorms- sounds like they went to one body shop to me- probably where they always go, and they were busy- so they just gave up. But what's the most infuriating- the fact that they know their son is the real culprit here- he's the one who chooses to be with this piece of lying slime, he's not paying them rent accept "when he can"- which you can bet is very seldomly, and it sounds like he cut this girl off in their truck trying to prevent her from leaving- which proves he doesn't give a damn about mom or dad or their property. If he's so sorry they felt they needed to make him give them this property before they would bail him out of jail- then crack the whip on the titty baby and make him grow the hell up. But don't stand there and say "There's absolutely nothing we can do about it..." when the reality is, you know you can do something about it- but it means doing it to Jordan, your son- and you don't want to do that.

[@AuntCathyPooh]

I love the split screen/zoomed work you did, Squishy 🥰🥰

[@christina5kids16grands]

We as parents of adults have to live our lives respectfully in order to get the respect we deserve. If I rented my house to my son on a "pay when you can" basis, he would not respect that decision by me, and he very well may take advantage. I believe, after seeing this entire hearing, that this problem is ultimately these parents fault for not demanding the respect they feel they deserve from the girlfriend… by allowing their son to walk all over them.

[@marishiten5944]

Parents are garbage and it's clear they think this girl is a "bad influence" on their Baby Boy. Maybe their Son is just a piece of crap? Also, who forces their child into giving away his home so they bail him out? Also, how high is that bail that he had to sell his house to his parents? What did he do for the bail to be that high?

[@captainblacksand8484]

Asking all the right questions!

[@OneBadAssMoMo]

Right!!!! That's all I really wanna know to be honest!!!

[@sixxygrrl]

This is all retaliation for her reporting their "previous baby boy" for DV. That's what the bail was for, I believe.

[@mandird7952]

I think they used his (probably multiple) DV arrest(s) as a way to get the house from him so they can get her out. They see her as the problem. Yeah son we'll bail you out the third time IF you GIVE US YOUR HOUSE. Evicted her. Then got mad he kept seeing her. Why are they asking for damages that occured before they owned the place. That's like me going to my used cars previous owner demanding them fix it. When they got the deed it was as is. Dog piss basement, broken doors and all. 😂

[@mandird7952]

They might have been out a lot money for bail that the house was supposed to cover. However it's still not on her to pay them to fix damages from when the son owned it. Especially since he helped damage it.

[@susanbennett01]

So, the problem didn’t show up in court. Jordan!

[@skipmars7979]

Listening to the mother (and father) is there any surprise their son turned out to be the way he is? "He's our son so he pays us when he can"...i.e. remaining dependent is ok with mommy and daddy as long as our little boy relies on us he can do what he wants.

[@OneBadAssMoMo]

Pays em for what I wonder, it was his House, he quit claimed it to them, for bailing him outta jail, so I wonder what he's paying em for...

[@skipmars7979]

​@@OneBadAssMoMo You can bet the parents helped him obtain the house in the first place or else they would have no claim. Bottom line, why did he give the house up in the first place to mom and dad? How much equity did he have vis. how much of the house did he actually own?

[@OneBadAssMoMo]

@@skipmars7979 he and his previous gf bought it, it was his. He's 30 years old, he worked, he bought it...... But, November 2021 he and MsMott got in a vicious disagreement and he assaulted her, held her with a weapon and his parents got him outta jail. I think they required the deed to try and force him and msmott apart. Maybe they thought being the owners would make her go away and that'd keep their son out of more trouble.

[@jamesfloerke7519]

Hell, I was confused about what the judge was saying about hitting the truck. She should have said intentionally, unintentionally by negligence. She wasn't trying to be deceptive, she honestly didn't know how to answer.

[@svicesv]

Buy a dictionary. She was trying to say it was the son’s fault, not hers. But she was “auhm” and “uugh”ing so much the judge knew she was lying. Not the judges first “rodeo.” “Yes” or “No” is pretty simple instructions to which she finally acquiesces truthfully.

[@clanhenderson2001]

Geez, how many times does the judge need to explain the same thing in multiple ways for them to get it?

[@perryrush6563]

I don't believe there is a number.

[@tracyhaverstick5672]

These parents ate so off base and delusional. They refuse to accept their son's a grown man and responsible for his own actions. The judge is wring saying that the parents did nothing wrong. This defendent might the person they would like their son with but that's not their decision. They act like he is so innocent. At least this woman apologized and tried to work some things out. But they are making her the sole villian.

[@PacificSailing184]

Did the young lady smile about the dog using the basement for the bathroom? Sure looked like it to me. Mom and dad have to get the son out. Time for tough love.

[@RamoArt]

Did you miss that their son has been to jail and is on probation? He had to sell the house to his parents to cover bail, which means the bail was probably pretty high. He has multiple children with women that he's obviously not with. Sure, go ahead and blame this woman..

[@MurrayFCohen]

Sounded to me that the parents are trying to control the son’s behavior by suing the girlfriend. He’s an adult. You have to kick him out. But it’s hard. There’s also undoubtedly drugs or alcohol involved. The parents need help. Maybe al-anon.

[@marysmith-xo7rt]

The father has a lot of nerve blaming the GF for their useless son

[@janicehess9955]

Sounds like the parents are enablers of their son's behavior so therefore you get what you deserve. They need to evict son and get restraining order on girlfriend. Problem solved. Parents are complicit in this because they caudle their bum son. They come to court without video, without proof and expect to win, unbelievable.

[@FJamison1]

I think there may also be a disagreement between mom and dad. Dad seems ready to kick Jordan out (good) as a form of tough love. Mom probably blames the ex-GF and shields the train wreck of a son from his responsibility.

[@TheLikenessOfNormal]

Yeah and honestly its pretty scummy to try and sue your son's ex for the damages that your son caused. Like incredibly scummy how far they go to shield their son from the consequences of his actions. "He was coerced" no he just thought with the head that doesn't have a brain.

[@jasonbender2459]

the son owned the house. he gave the house to the parents last year. he is no bum

[@janicehess9955]

@@jasonbender2459 The fact he owned the house doesn't excuse him from being a bum. Anyone can buy a house, even if you're poor. He is a bum considering he mooches off his parents. "He pays rent when he can". What? No one other than a bum does that. You might think he sounds like a lovely person but in all retrospect from the evidence in this case, he's still a bum. I'm sure you've heard the saying - You can put lipstick on a pig but it's still a pig. Just sayin'!

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

@@TheLikenessOfNormal Well, it sounds like son is headed for some jail time and wouldn't be able to pay for all the damages. So, they went after the GF in hopes they could get at least a couple of hundred dollars. They can't evict him but they can get him kicked out. They need to hustle their unprepared rears over to the courthouse office to file those papers STAT.

[@augormasterson9312]

I understand that some if not most people can’t afford an attorney but pro se litigation is more often than not a train wreck

[@RAD6150]

No lawyers allowed in small claims... at least where I'm from...

[@jmash7751]

@RAD6150. I have never heard of lawyers NOT being allowed in ANY court. Having the right to be represented by counsel in court, is a basic aspect of our legal system. Are you sure that is correct and what State do you live in?

[@blasternine8814]

@@jmash7751 I have heard the same but unsure if that is accurate or not. Even if someone was not able to have a lawyer in the physical court room, getting legal assistance with preparing evidence, how to subpoena witnesses, or even legal advice on if the case is winnable can all occur outside the courtroom.

[@FrenkTheJoy]

@@jmash7751 With small claims court it would usually be a waste of money for a lawyer - like, you're gonna spend $1000 on a lawyer because someone owes you $200? I can't find a list of states that do/don't allow lawyers, but all the law websites I'm looking at right now say that some states (or many/most) do not allow lawyers in small claims court.

[@Doodlequeen29]

⁠@@jmash7751 Having the right to counsel is indeed a right in CRIMINAL court, where your freedom is at stake. Civil court is different. Depending on the amount of money involved (like the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial where it’s millions of dollars on the line) you may be allowed to have counsel, but I’ve never heard of or seen someone being represented by a lawyer in small claims court.

[@snooganslestat2030]

Seems like the parents are using their possibly deliberate mis understanding of the law to try & stop the gf living there & perhaps the relationship. They could call their sons probation officer but of course not.

[@bigfishbunny77]

I'm middle-aged and it is shocking how many people I've met in my lifetime who own dogs who use the bathroom inside the house. Especially small dogs. Truly shocking to me.

[@VinceP1974]

It's so gross. 🤮

[@briandouglas8195]

It's very hard to prove your case when you keep moving the goalposts...

[@southernladyish]

The parents need to make their son grow up and stop enabling him… they keep blaming her for literally everything. It could be true.. but I have a feeling Jordan is just as responsible for the damages as her. They can’t force him to do the right thing.. they can’t force him to stop seeing her even if he could go to jail for doing so. I have a suspicion that they are still going to continue to let Jordan live there basically free instead of selling the property and making their son take responsibility for his own self.

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Agreed. They are going to feel sorry for their spoiled son. They don't want him to be out on the streets because that's why they have continued to allow him to live in the house. So, the cycle will continue. Mom needs to dry up her own tears because she came to court unprepared. That was HER responsibility. None of these four people take responsibility. None.

[@julesthecat.]

Of course they are lol

[@marysmith-xo7rt]

Yes

[@Claudia-lq3ns]

Agreed. Especially because they could NEVER throw their baby boy on the streets. Frankly, letting Jordan swim on his own is probably the best thing they can do for him.

[@girlloveshemp642]

I’m sure Jordan is much worse!

[@emilykay115]

It's amazing to me this couple has zero proof of anything. You can email videos to the court. You can print photos online and it seems the son is the one who they need to sue.

[@lovelylady5313]

It's frustrating how unprepared they came for a case they had months to prepare for 😑🤦🏽‍♀️

[@sethfroman7044]

I don’t think I’ve ever heard a judge say, “he could have a cocaine party if he wanted.” 😂😂😂

[@cpaul9269]

yes, and for good reason. LOL. SMH

[@ruz7951]

I don't know why the mom is so stressed, she got a practically free house.

[@dennymiser6333]

I lived in a townhouse next to a woman that had 9 dogs in her basement and NEVER went outside. The smell was horrible. I feel their pain.

[@pattaschner6377]

Don't feel sorry for either side. The parents seem as petty as their son and his gf.

[@FrenkTheJoy]

I kind of felt bad for the parents until they both started the pity party about THE SYSTEM being so unfair. Like, sure, it is, but you guys didn't bring literally any proof about anything and are acting like the girlfriend is the sole problem. And frankly the system is usually unfairly in favor of landlords, so boohoo.

[@OldWomanfromtheMountains]

Hey OSG! I do like the “side by side “ view you’re doing on this particular piece. It makes it easier to watch the interplay between the opposing sides. I think it is great for this smaller group, but if it was a court case with more people it would be, imo, incredibly difficult to do this. Either way, you are the best of the best on these things. Thank you for all your hard work ❤

[@donutarmageddon7975]

They just want her away from their son & they'll even try to manipulate the court to achieve that. He likes her. Get over it. Evict HIM.

[@magiegainey5036]

I really like this Judge. Both sides needed a lawyer, to let them know what they needed and what would be admissible. That man blaming others and babying their son needs a wakeup call. They need to hold their son accountable. If they don’t they are going to continue to have problems with everything he does. He’s talking about “these people” not being held accountable, yet they continue to take up for the son. So, there you go.

[@PatentDude]

Unfortunately lawyers are not allowed in small claims court in Michigan but you CAN get advice before to make sure they get their ducks in a row.

[@cpaul9269]

Unfortunately, (or fortunately depending on your perspective), litigants are explicitly prohibited from legal representation in most jurisdictions for small claims court, in court. Now, nothing prevents you from consulting one, but you cannot be "represented."

[@LadyKej]

I love this judge! Fair, no nonsense, but still compassionate. I hope you show more of her cases.

[@dhec34]

I disagree. I like her but she was NOT fair. She asked Ms. Mott if she purposely or negligently damaged their vehicle and when she said no (because it sounds like their son caused the accident), she accused her of lying. Nope. Judge needs to watch the video. That was total BS.

[@nymetsfan912]

Are we watching the same video???

[@marytaylor9185]

@@nymetsfan912 The judge was most straight in asking about the truck damage. She asked Ms. Mott at least three times, a simple yes or no. The judge used simple terminology so any person could understand. Some judges use legal terminology that is difficult to follow. She took the time to inform the defendant about the law. Love to see this judge again, with a split screen too! Thanks Old Squishy! Love from Canada.

[@SixteenTonesStudio]

​@@dhec34I get you, I also thought it was a bit looney to suggest Ms. Mott should just send them random money to proverbially mend a fence that's beyond repair. I think Ms. Mott has the right to an estimate if she does intend to help cover damages, as well as payment receipts, for her own legal protection. But ultimately, I think it only hurts her own future to give them any money if she feels she wasn't responsible for the damage, and she ought to stay away in order to prevent possible harm to Jordan's future if the parents are willing to take away the equity he's established in the house so far just to get her out. I know they can't support him forever, but they already made him forfeit ownership of his property and now they're probably going to earn money from the sale, and he may have no legal recourse due to signing the quick-turn deed. I hope they consider that they may be destroying their relationship with their son when they weigh their decisions on this.

[@dhec34]

@@nymetsfan912 I assume so since we're both commenting on it.

[@matthewhanhauser5993]

Squishy gardener you are the best for showing these videos and never talking over them I don't want to hear anybody's commentary about what they think about these Court videos that's why you are the goat you put them up maybe there's a graphic here and there but you let the video speak for itself I don't care about law talk with Mike I don't care about time served I don't care about any of these talking heads I'm here for the content and that's what you provide to me and I love you for it old squishy gardener you rock. PS I haven't contributed financially but I plan to please keep up the good work I love you bro

[@matthewhanhauser5993]

PS judge Boyd is hot

[@OSGCourtWatch]

thanks for the kind words…your sub and spreading the word about the channel is plenty enough for me…appreciate the support Matt!

[@shammyshammy407]

Old Squishy Gardner Fridays!! Love em. Keep ‘em coming

[@drill4206]

I really like the new camera angle ❤

[@80bbygrl]

And interesting to know there are criminal cases open between the GF and their son.

[@JM-rc7se]

I like it. Its great being able to see both sides as it happens. I also like this judge. She’s able to have empathy yet still “teach” the law and tell them what is lawfully right and wrong vs what people think is right and wrong.

[@mrsbutterkup3849]

It’s interesting that Jordan wasn’t there to deal with his part of this sh*t show. My guess is Jordan is the golden child who’s into stuff he shouldn’t be and has always been allowed to talk his way out of trouble with his parents. Until Jordan is forced to take responsibility for his poor decisions the parents will continue having problems like this.

[@mariek8578]

I appreciated your side by side screen!!! You made it so much easier to watch on my phone. I hope you do this again. Many thanks!

[@BB-zt6pq]

Love the judge’s advice if you want to mend fences!! Be an adult and pay 💰 if you accept some responsibility.

[@OSGCourtWatch]

agreed! will she take it? 🤣🤣🤣

[@BB-zt6pq]

No chance she has that level of self awareness

[@cpaul9269]

Hard disagree here - according to both sides, the GF did offer restitution, and the parents ignored her. IMO, then it's on them. GF then being advised sending money to them anyway with no paper trail or estimates or anything is actually piss-poor advice (and frankly, may be actionable) much less coming from a freakin' judge!

[@kerryadams9100]

This court is located in a very nice part of Wisconsin, close to the Minnesota boarder. I like this judge, she listens to both sides. The plaintiffs are blaming everything on the defendant and not blaming any damage on their son. People should read the rules and what they need for proof to present to a small claims case.

[@PatentDude]

Love the split screen zoom! Thanks! A writ of assistance is typically a requirement to hand over a deed or something like that but in this case it's likely an eviction process. Also, I love this judge! Am I the only one that now has a bit of a crush on her after seeing this video? :D

[@hildia5439]

Sounds very complicated and that the parents may be a bit overbearing. That's why when you do something like this, you always get it in writing.

[@ammccormickam]

Cany be too overbearing if they had to bail son out of jail

[@robertsander9575]

wow i did not expect that ending. what a compassionate Judge

[@johnhagen31]

I really admire this judge. She is highly articulate and she separates the issues clearly and concisely. She is balanced and fair, yet quick to be assertive when necessary. A very intelligent and skilled person 🙂

[@MRK0405]

The judge’s frustration was sobering. She did what she was required to legally while offering both sides a look at the other side’s issues and pretty much making it clear to all of them what most of us would have wanted to say to these people

[@lucyfox8298]

These people are babying their son and think this woman is to blame for everything. They need to kick his butt out and let him grow up.

[@mimiprays8288]

I like the split screen, you can see everything going on. Thank you. Don't go to court without proof. Print up photos etc. Sad for the parents who are getting screwed over.

[@TimDog350]

Love the zoom in ❤ Very easy to follow what's going on! Keep up the amazing work!!

[@ruthisaurus8004]

I can’t believe that neither side subpoenaed the son! Ridiculous. I bet he is watching this and enjoying getting the last laugh

[@VinceP1974]

He was at home, getting high and watching porn

[@markanderson2190]

I noticed that when the judge asked about a lease the father said the son doesn’t pay rent. Well, leases cover much more than the rent amount including terms for maintenance and damages. Don’t let anyone live on your property without a lease or some sort of written agreement!

[@lolly7768]

No good deed goes unpunished....but, it is time to get tough...due to necessity. Stop enabling your son, make him grow up, move out and sell the house. Unfortunate, but true. Eventually, the son will regret his actions.

[@kittylynne607]

Seems like they're trying to control their deadbeat son's life, and he's just not having it. The defendant may be a wedge in the family, but the son put it there, and continues to willingly put it there. They're mad at the wrong person. She's not coercing him, that's laughable.

[@Kylie_72]

Obviously his parents are enablers. They need to start looking at their son.

[@beejensen9508]

Really enjoyed the split screen! This case was very interesting and those parents are serious enablers. Kick the son out!

[@smidgen_13]

Thank you for posting this one. The man said that he's learned a lot from this case. Me, too. It's sad & frustrating to do what you think is the right thing to solve your ptoblem legally only to find out-- too late while sitting in court-- it doesn't help at all. I have the feeling that both the son & that girlfriend will continue to be problems for the parents forever & the parents will be resentful forever. Not a good way to live.

[@TheLikenessOfNormal]

Or they didn't have evidence cause they're trying to sue someone whose not liable for the damages? Like the judge said their son is the issue and the only one they have legal grounds to actually sue. He was the tenant, anything that happened there is his responsibility especially if its a guest.

[@ShaCaro]

I don't think blaming someone else for your son's problems is anywhere near the right thing to do.

[@TheLikenessOfNormal]

@@ShaCaro 100% And them trying to shield their son from any responsibility is plenty informative of why he doesn't respect them enough not to trash the property.

[@FrenkTheJoy]

It's also sad to go into court thinking you'll win because you're right while providing absolutely zero evidence and then whining about the system is unfair because you weren't granted judgment when you had zero evidence.

[@CaliMishell]

I spent decades as a commercial real estate paralegal representing landlords. There is a lot to understand as a landlord and as a tenant. The judge is doing a good job here.

[@bkalldaybkallday8296]

They need to set their son straight to he is just allowing stuff to happen.

[@robynmawer769]

No ,Dad!! Seems Your SON Can Do Whatever HE Wants!!!😅 Enabler!

[@pamooconnor8154]

It doesn’t matter that she’s irresponsible, they are irresponsible for allowing their low life son to walk all over them then, then kick her out try to sue her for everything and he will continue to let it happen.

[@MiMi-kx1vy]

These parents have a lot of nerve tying up the courts because they have a spoiled son and they don’t like his girlfriend.

[@Pete-yr9mt]

I'm not sending them anything if I was that lady. No guilt tripping me. They need to take that up with the son they let get away with everything.

[@OneBadAssMoMo]

Most of the damages they're discussing happened when the son still owned the house!

[@JFirn86Q]

Love the new view showing the courtroom better. A+ work there!

[@OSGCourtWatch]

thanks John!

[@kellyanne7225]

This is definitely MN or WI going by the accent, my accent! 😂 These kind of people think the police “don’t do anything” when in fact, these are civil matters, not criminal. Ignorance on their part, doesn’t make an emergency on the cop’s part, to fix the problems that they allowed. Too bad for them.

[@misscamaross2220]

As soon as I heard he is on parole that told me everything! Those parents are afraid to actually parent their criminal son because they don’t want him to hate them. So they’re going after the girlfriend thinking she’s an easier route. However, she’s lacking serious moral fiber herself. Also, they had months to prepare for court…!

[@GenXShenanigans]

Sounds like it’s time for Jordan to put his big boy pants on and be held accountable.

[@falseandugu6429]

This group is pitiful. Mom is so angry; she was incapable of listening to the judge. She was going to say what she was going to say. They were their own worst enemy. Dad was red-faced and about to explode. What a sad lot.