She states any changes should have been made then.
Judge Judy sends the Plaintiff out to rewrite her answer.
She instructs her to read it carefully.
She wants an answer she can examine.
The Sworn Statement Reveals More
Judge Judy explains the Defendant's claim.
He says the Plaintiff had him falsely arrested.
He says she punched him in the face.
Judge Judy notes an indication that this did happen.
She then reviews the Plaintiff's original document.
She states it's clear the Plaintiff physically assaulted the Defendant.
She mentions slapping him the first time.
She mentions punching him in the face the second time.
Judge Judy quotes the Plaintiff's document.
It states the Defendant was driving and swerving.
He was holding her cell phone in his left hand.
With his right hand, he was choking her.
Judge Judy expresses disbelief at this scenario.
She quotes the Plaintiff's document again.
It says, "Stop the car, you got out.
He still had your phone, you wanted your phone, he touched you, you punched him."
The Plaintiff tries to clarify.
Judge Judy cuts her off.
She notes the Defendant likely has pictures of injuries.
The Plaintiff admits she has no pictures of injuries.
Bad Behavior All Around
Judge Judy states both parties behaved badly.
She notes the Defendant was arrested.
He then filed a lawsuit.
The Plaintiff confirms this.
She states she did not get a lawyer.
She admits to having legal advice.
Judge Judy reiterates her interpretation.
Both acted badly that evening.
The Plaintiff claims she acted in self-defense.
She denies punching him in the face.
Judge Judy asks to see a picture.
She states that in response to someone touching a shoulder, one does not punch them in the face.
The Plaintiff again denies punching him.
Drinking and Impaired Judgment
Judge Judy discusses drinking.
She says being out until 2 AM bar hopping means calling an Uber is smart.
The Plaintiff agrees if one has been excessively drinking.
Judge Judy counters that one never knows if it's excessive when drinking.
She states drinking impairs judgment.
She notes the Defendant is a big guy who can handle two drinks.
She questions the Defendant's promise to take the Plaintiff home at 1 AM.
She points out the Plaintiff's aggressive demeanor.
The Plaintiff acknowledges her aggression.
More Claims and Denials
The Plaintiff claims she has text messages.
She says they show the Defendant admitted to being drunk and on drugs.
She agrees she should have called an Uber.
She agrees she shouldn't have punched him.
She then denies punching him.
Judge Judy reminds her she said she did.
The Plaintiff claims self-defense.
Judge Judy states the Plaintiff said she punched him.
She adds that after the punch, the Defendant threw her to the ground.
The Plaintiff claims he choked her before that.
She says he wouldn't give her phone back.
Judge Judy again expresses doubt about the choking scenario.
She questions how he could choke her while driving and holding a phone.
The Plaintiff asks if Judge Judy read the part about him choking her for a minute.
Judge Judy dismisses the claim.
The Claims and the Outcome
The Plaintiff's lawsuit is for $4,500.
It covers medical bills and punitive damages.
The Defendant's lawsuit is for $5,000.
It covers attorney's fees, false arrest, and vehicle damage.
Judge Judy grants both the complaint and the countersuit.
She states they negate each other.
She asks the Defendant to show damage to his car.
The Defendant describes the damage.
He says she kicked the bumper.
He says she caved in the hood with her fists.
Judge Judy asks if the Plaintiff asked to be let out of the car.
The Defendant confirms she did, after assaulting him.
He states they were an hour and a half away, with no lights.
Judge Judy dismisses his reasoning.
She states the Plaintiff was a "big girl" who wanted out.
The Defendant claims he let her out immediately.
Judge Judy rejects this.
The Final Ruling
Judge Judy declares a draw.
She states both acted badly.
She tells the Plaintiff that being a girl doesn't mean she can punch someone.
The Plaintiff again denies punching him.
Judge Judy reminds her of her written statement.
She asks if the Plaintiff wrote that she punched him twice.
The Plaintiff confirms she did.
She claims it was after he choked her.
She asks how she was supposed to get home without a phone.
Judge Judy suggests an Uber.
She again expresses disbelief about the choking claim.
She dismisses the Plaintiff.
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