FULL VIDEO AT THE END OF THIS POST
FACEBOOK MESSAGES CATCH UP TO A DEFENDANT!
A Loan to Save a Home Lands in Court
Imagine trying to deny a debt.
Then Judge Judy pulls out your own words.
That is exactly what happens in this courtroom.
The Parties and the Claim
James Lillie is the plaintiff.
He is suing for an unpaid loan.
Scott Hill is the defendant.
He is the brother of Lillie's ex-girlfriend, Mary.
Mary is also present in the courtroom.
Mr. Lillie claims he loaned Mr. Hill money to save his home.
He says the balance of that loan is still due.
The Plaintiff's Story
Mr. Lillie explains the situation.
His then-girlfriend, Mary, told him her brother, Scott Hill, was in financial trouble.
She asked if Mr. Lillie could help with a loan.
Mr. Lillie agreed to be helpful.
He loaned Mr. Hill $3,500.
Some of that money was paid back.
The balance remaining is $2,050.
Mr. Lillie states the payments were made with money orders and one personal check.
He confirms Mr. Hill mailed these payments directly to him.
Judge Judy Questions the Defendant
Judge Judy turns to Mr. Hill.
She asks why he sent payments if he didn't owe money.
She points out that payments indicate a debt.
Mr. Hill's response is unclear.
He mentions his sister calling him.
He says she told him he owed money.
He claims she sent him the money because he was having hard times.
Judge Judy cuts him off.
She clarifies her question.
She asks why he sent money orders if he didn't believe he owed the $3,500.
Mr. Hill then says that when his sister and Mr. Lillie were together, he would send money.
He implies they broke up, and then he was harassed about money.
Judge Judy asks if he sent money before they broke up.
He says yes.
He states he would send money when his sister asked.
Judge Judy corrects him.
She says he sent it to Mr. Lillie.
Mr. Hill tries to interrupt.
Judge Judy warns him.
She offers him an easy way or a hard way to proceed.
She explains the hard way keeps her in business.
She asks him directly if he owes the $2,050 balance.
Mr. Hill says no.
The Defendant's Explanation
Judge Judy asks Mr. Hill to explain.
He says he was talking to his sister.
He told her his mother took money from his checking account.
Judge Judy dismisses this as a sad story.
She asks what it has to do with Mr. Lillie.
Mr. Hill insists he never spoke with Mr. Lillie.
He claims he never discussed the $3,500 with him.
He repeats that his mother stealing money has nothing to do with Mr. Lillie.
He says his sister offered to ask Mr. Lillie for money to help him.
He believed the money was coming from his sister.
He reiterates he never spoke to Mr. Lillie on the phone.
The Plaintiff's Rebuttal
Judge Judy asks Mr. Lillie if he ever spoke to Mr. Hill.
Mr. Lillie confirms he did.
He says they spoke on several occasions.
The first time was to negotiate the loan amount.
They were on a speakerphone with Mary's phone.
Mr. Lillie initially thought Mr. Hill didn't need so much money.
He was surprised by the amount requested.
He suggested $3,000.
Mary suggested meeting in the middle at $3,500.
Mr. Lillie agreed to that amount.
The Facebook Message Evidence
Judge Judy asks what Mr. Hill said during that call.
Mr. Lillie states Mr. Hill said it would be very helpful.
He appreciated it and would pay it back as soon as possible.