He made this statement when he handed over the check.
He asked his grandson for the money back at the birthday party.
He was also asking his nephew for money back for a trip.
He then turned to his grandson and asked him for the money.
The grandfather claimed his grandson "froze" and said nothing.
Grandson's Lack of Communication
The grandfather stated his grandson had not spoken to him since last August.
He claimed his grandson had his wife "do all his dirty work."
This "dirty work" involved reaching out to him about the money.
The grandson had not called or talked to him directly.
Judge Judy noted the grandson knew how to contact him when he needed money.
The grandfather recalled one phone call from his grandson.
His grandson called to say he was going on a trip.
He asked if the grandfather could make some deposits into his bank.
The grandfather confirmed he did make those deposits.
The Nephew's Loan
Judge Judy asked the grandfather about the nephew's loan.
He had lent his nephew $1,500 as well.
He spoke to his nephew about returning that money.
He told his nephew, Pat, that he needed the money back for a trip.
Pat said he had a car for sale and would get the money back.
Then the grandfather turned to his grandson, Matt.
He told Matt he would need that money back from him.
Matt "just froze" and did not say anything.
Grandfather's Realization
The grandfather initially did not think much of his grandson's reaction.
Later, he realized his grandson could not pay him back that fast.
He thought six months would be an acceptable repayment period.
He did not have this discussion with his grandson.
He came to this realization himself.
The Loan Agreement
Judge Judy asked the grandfather to rethink what he said to his grandson.
She asked about the moment his grandson came to pick up the check.
His wife brought the grandson into the house.
The grandson asked if he could borrow $1,500.
The grandfather said yes.
He also stated they would need it back shortly.
He specified "within six months or so" at that time.
The Verdict
Judge Judy ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
Judgment was entered for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,500.
The grandson was ordered to pay his grandfather $1,500.