He confirmed Michelle Gonzales moved them back onto her property.
Judge Judy asked him to show the picture to the defendant.
She asked if the pile of rocks and concrete were now on the defendant's property.
The defendant found it hard to tell from the folded picture.
She also noted the angle made it difficult to discern.
Mr. Lombard stated they had other photos.
He confirmed they took a photo after she moved it.
He reiterated she moved it back to her side of the property.
Claim of Irreparable Damage
The Lombards stated they wanted to put up a fence.
They claimed there was "irreparable damage" to their property.
Judge Judy immediately dismissed this claim.
She stated there was no irreparable damage.
She challenged them to bring an expert.
She said an expert could show her irreparable damage to the "vacant dirt."
She firmly told them they would not get any money.
She advised them to remove that idea from their minds.
The Defendant's Counterclaim
Michelle Gonzales had a counterclaim.
She sought the cost of removing the blocks.
She also claimed harassment.
She stated the Lombards continuously came to her home.
Judge Judy addressed the harassment claim.
She said Michelle Gonzales would not be harassed anymore.
This would happen if a fence was put up.
The Patio Renovation
Michelle Gonzales stated the Lombards claimed she redid a patio.
She said they alleged she broke up concrete.
She had pictures of her patio.
She claimed it had never been redone since she purchased the home.
Judge Judy responded that it did not matter.
She told Michelle Gonzales she won.
She stated the Lombards had no case.
Judge Judy expressed confusion about what the Lombards wanted.
The Fence Discussion
Mr. Lombard reiterated their desire to put up a fence.
He said they needed Michelle Gonzales to move the "stuff" so they could put up a fence.
He claimed they never had this problem before.
Judge Judy told Mr. Lombard he now had the problem.
She said if he wanted to put up a fence on his 4/7 of an acre, he should put up a fence.
She confirmed Michelle Gonzales could not tell them not to put up a fence.
They could put up a fence on their own property.
Michelle Gonzales confirmed she did not care if they put up a fence.
She agreed they should put up a fence.
Lack of Evidence from Plaintiffs
Judge Judy noted the property had been unimproved for more than half a century.
She suggested a fence would keep it intact for future generations.
She then returned to the core issue.
She stated Michelle Gonzales removed the debris.
Michelle Gonzales claimed she did not put it there.
Judge Judy said whether she did or did not, she put the property back in the same condition.
She pointed out the Lombards could not show otherwise.
They had no pictures of their property before the debris was there.
Therefore, Judge Judy concluded, Michelle Gonzales caused no damage.
Verdict and Outcome
Judge Judy dismissed Mr. Lombard.
Mr. Lombard then asked about his counterclaim.
He mentioned moving the "dump" and harassment.
Judge Judy reiterated that he would not be harassed anymore.
She advised him to put up a fence.
She dismissed him again.
The Lombards' claim for monetary damages was denied.
Judge Judy found no irreparable damage to the "vacant dirt."
The Lombards were advised to put up a fence if they wished.
Michelle Gonzales's counterclaim for the cost of moving the blocks was dismissed.
Her counterclaim for harassment was also dismissed.
Judge Judy indicated harassment would cease with a fence.