She presents the document to the court.
Judge Judy reviews the bill of sale.
She reads aloud its contents.
It states Mr. Santos paid $200.
It also notes a remaining balance of $250.
This balance was due on November 5, 2014.
Judge Judy confirms Mr. Santos's signature on the document.
Mr. Santos acknowledges he did not pay the remaining $250.
Mr. Santos's Defense and Judge Judy's Contract Lesson
Mr. Santos begins his defense.
He explains he contacted Ms. Mack about the Craigslist ad.
He mentions his other dog was depressed.
Judge Judy interrupts him.
She states she does not care about those details.
She reminds him he agreed to pay $450.
He signed a contract.
He paid $200.
Mr. Santos claims there was no mention of money initially.
He says he had to go to an ATM.
He felt it was a trap.
He considered going home.
His daughter was crying.
He decided to proceed with the purchase.
Judge Judy agrees he made that decision.
Mr. Santos then brings up the paperwork.
He claims Ms. Mack was supposed to provide AKC papers and shot records.
He says she never gave them to him.
Judge Judy addresses Mr. Santos directly.
She tells him to listen carefully.
She points to the signed document.
Mr. Santos claims he does not remember signing it.
Judge Judy dismisses his claim.
She compares the signature to his answer.
She confirms it is his signature.
She explains that if he couldn't read, he should have added conditions to the contract.
He could have stated the balance would be paid upon receipt of paperwork.
She emphasizes that the written contract is binding.
The contract only specifies the payment of $250 by November 5th.
Mr. Santos mentions he has text messages.
These messages ask about the paperwork.
Judge Judy states she does not care about text messages.
She explains the "four corners of the contract" rule.
Only what is written in the contract is legally binding.
She reiterates the contract terms.
$450 for the dog.
$200 down payment.
Balance of $250 due by November 5th.
Mr. Santos insists Ms. Mack promised paperwork.
Judge Judy explains that oral promises are not part of a written contract.
She states that if there was no written contract, she would consider oral agreements.
However, a written contract exists.
It contains no mention of paperwork.
She concludes that Mr. Santos owes the $250.
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