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A Puppy Purchase and a Swift Separation
Mysteries and Ms. Fretacy appeared before Judge Judy.
They had been in a relationship for three years.
However, they did not live together during that time.
The couple made a significant joint purchase.
They bought a puppy named Simon.
This purchase occurred on January 12th, 2018.
Just a few weeks later, their relationship ended.
They separated on February 8th, 2018.
Mysteries stated that they had foolishly gotten a dog together.
She asked Judge Judy to resolve the issue of the dog.
The Puppy's Cost and Contributions
The puppy, Simon, was purchased from Pet Ranch.
The total cost of the puppy was $1124.25.
Mysteries claimed she paid $1091.94 on the day of purchase.
She presented receipts to support this claim.
Mysteries also stated she transferred $400 to Ms. Fretacy's account for the dog.
This transfer was made via PayPal.
The $400 transfer was received as $388.10 due to taxes.
Mysteries explained that Ms. Fretacy did not have the money for the dog at the time.
Ms. Fretacy stated she paid $629 for the puppy.
She also had receipts for her payment.
Judge Judy requested to see both receipts.
Mysteries also mentioned finding one of Ms. Fretacy's receipts in her wallet.
Judge Judy's Initial Ruling on the Puppy
Judge Judy quickly addressed the puppy ownership.
She noted that Ms. Fretacy had possession of the puppy since the separation.
The separation occurred on February 8th.
Judge Judy decided that Mysteries would receive $400 from Ms. Fretacy.
This amount was for Mysteries' contribution to the puppy's cost.
The judge implied that Ms. Fretacy would keep the dog.
Mysteries then mentioned another receipt for $127 for the dog.
She stated she had paid this amount as well.
Judge Judy dismissed Mysteries' further claims regarding the puppy.
She told Mysteries to say "thank you" if she watched the program frequently.
The judge then moved on to the next issue.
The Broken Windshield Incident
The next dispute involved a broken car windshield.
Ms. Fretacy claimed Mysteries broke her windshield.
This incident occurred on February 22nd, 2018.
Both parties had been at a party.
They had both been drinking.
Mysteries and Ms. Fretacy went to pick up Simon.
They retrieved the puppy from Ms. Fretacy's mother's house.
An argument ensued in the car.
Mysteries was a passenger in the car.
Ms. Fretacy was driving.
Mysteries admitted to kicking the windshield.
She stated it was an act of self-defense.
Judge Judy clarified that self-defense is a conclusion.
The judge wanted to know how the windshield got broken.
Mysteries explained that Ms. Fretacy was driving.
She had asked Ms. Fretacy to take her home.
Ms. Fretacy allegedly refused to take her home.
They were in Mysteries' neighborhood at the time.
Ms. Fretacy claimed she paid $300 for the windshield repair.
She stated she paid for it in cash.
Ms. Fretacy presented a receipt for the repair.
The Broken Cell Phone Claim
Mysteries then brought up a claim about a broken cell phone.
She alleged that Ms. Fretacy smashed her phone.
This incident happened at Mysteries' house.
It occurred approximately two weeks after the windshield incident.
Mysteries sought $200 for the damaged phone.
She claimed to have a witness who saw the event.
Judge Judy asked how the phone got broken.
Mysteries stated Ms. Fretacy smashed it into the ground.
The judge asked if this happened when they were getting Simon.
Mysteries clarified it was not at that time.
She explained it was about two weeks later.
Mysteries was trying to be civil with Ms. Fretacy.
She wanted to see the dog.
Ms. Fretacy had taken the dog away from her.
Ms. Fretacy came to Mysteries' house to allow her to see the dog.
An altercation about the dog then occurred.
Judge Judy's Final Rulings
Judge Judy quickly summarized the financial obligations.
She stated that Ms. Fretacy owed Mysteries $400 for the dog.
This was based on the initial puppy payment.
The judge then addressed the windshield.
She ruled that Mysteries was responsible for the $300 windshield repair.
This amount was owed to Ms. Fretacy.
Judge Judy then considered the cell phone claim.
Mysteries mentioned her witness for the phone incident.
Judge Judy dismissed the credibility of the witness.
She stated the witness was not there.
The judge concluded the case.
She ruled that Ms. Fretacy owed Mysteries $400 for the dog.
She also ruled that Mysteries owed Ms. Fretacy $300 for the windshield.
The net result was that Ms. Fretacy owed Mysteries $100.
The claim for the broken cell phone was denied.
Judge Judy did not award any money for the cell phone.
The case was concluded.