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The Plaintiff's Claim
Miss Gallagher, the plaintiff, came before Judge Judy.
She claimed the defendant, Paula, owed her money.
This money was for a loan Miss Gallagher made.
The loan covered tests for Paula's elderly dog.
Miss Gallagher confirmed this was correct.
She stated the dog, Kenzie, unfortunately passed away despite the tests.
Miss Gallagher wanted her money back.
The Defendant's Counterclaim
Paula, the defendant, denied it was a loan.
She claimed the money was a donation.
Paula also filed a countersuit for $5,000.
She alleged Miss Gallagher harassed and defamed her.
Paula also claimed Miss Gallagher threatened her life.
The Dog's Age and Illness
Judge Judy asked about the dog's age.
Paula stated her dog was five years and eleven months old.
She explained Kenzie got sick in June.
Paula took Kenzie to a vet and paid all expenses then.
She had Kenzie on a proactive, healthy plan.
The Payment for Tests
Judge Judy asked if Miss Gallagher gave Paula money for the tests.
She also asked if Miss Gallagher paid for the tests directly.
Paula responded, "She did not give me any money."
Judge Judy repeated her question carefully.
Paula then said, "No."
Judge Judy clarified if Miss Gallagher did not pay for any tests.
Paula replied, "I have no idea that she donated money for a test."
Miss Gallagher interjected, "I did not donate any."
Judge Judy instructed Miss Gallagher not to answer for Paula.
The Amount Paid
Judge Judy asked Paula how much Miss Gallagher paid for Kenzie's tests.
Paula stated it was over $400.
She specified it was for three tests on the first occurrence.
Miss Gallagher later confirmed the amount was $481.
The Friendship and Communication
Judge Judy asked if Miss Gallagher was a friend of Paula's.
Paula confirmed she was a friend.
Miss Gallagher did not live with Paula.
Judge Judy pointed out that Miss Gallagher must have known about the tests.
She stated someone had to tell Miss Gallagher.
Paula confirmed this was true.
Paula admitted she told Miss Gallagher about the tests.
The Conversation About the Tests
Miss Gallagher described the conversation about the tests.
It happened on the night of December 30th.
She went over to Paula's house.
They were discussing Kenzie's condition.
Paula started crying.
Paula said she was broke and could not afford the tests.
Kenzie needed the tests done the next day, December 31st.
Miss Gallagher's credit card was used for the payment.
The Plaintiff's Account of the Loan
Miss Gallagher explained her stance on lending money.
She told Paula, "Two things I don't do in life. I don't borrow money, and I don't lend money."
Miss Gallagher expressed that this went against her better judgment.
She then stated, "But I'll do it for your dog, not for you."
This indicated a conditional payment.
The Defendant's Version of Events
Paula claimed she called Miss Gallagher to figure out how to get Kenzie tested.
She stated Miss Gallagher offered to pay as a donation.
Paula denied calling Miss Gallagher specifically for money.
Judge Judy pressed Paula on this point.
Paula maintained she called to figure out how to get Kenzie tested.
She said her insurance fell through.
The Payment Process
Miss Gallagher explained the payment process.
On December 31st, Paula called her.
Paula needed to figure out how to pay for Kenzie's tests.
Miss Gallagher suggested calling the vet to see if they took credit cards over the phone.
Paula called back and confirmed the vet did.
Miss Gallagher then asked for the vet's number.
Miss Gallagher called the vet and paid for the tests with her credit card.