This was after the bars closed.
Judge Judy points out that everyone had been drinking before arriving.
Mr. Tesmar agrees.
Judge Judy's Warning
Judge Judy emphasizes the need for caution.
She warns about having drunk people playing with fire.
She states that tragedies can happen.
She notes that Mr. Tesmar's guests likely drove away.
The police report indicated no one was there later.
She calls driving and drinking "not very smart."
Mr. Tesmar claims there were sober people present.
Judge Judy reminds him he said there were only four guests.
She reiterates that he doesn't know who threw the accelerant.
Mr. Tesmar denies there was a "big inferno."
He believes alcohol on a fire would not create such a large blaze.
The Counterclaim
Judge Judy then addresses Mr. Tesmar's counterclaim.
Mr. Tesmar lives on a lake.
He claims Mr. Newell moved his dock.
He says Mr. Newell's dock is now on his property.
This prevents him from using his own dock properly.
He states his dock has been in the same spot for 30 years.
He claims Mr. Newell is "overtaking his area."
Judge Judy asks about the property lines.
Mr. Tesmar explains it is deeded access.
He says it is "first come, first serve."
He claims Mr. Newell's dock is connected to his property.
Judge Judy clarifies the situation.
Both properties are in the same subdivision.
They are across a road from the lake.
Neither party owns the lakeside property directly.
They own a percentage of a shared lot.
Mr. Tesmar states he is entitled to two spots on the lake.
This is because he owns two properties.
He claims Mr. Newell moved his dock to block his access.
Judge Judy's Ruling
Judge Judy dismisses Mr. Tesmar's counterclaim.
She states that issues with lake access and docks are a town matter.
They are not for her court.
She then rules on the fence.
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