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A Complex Car Sale Lands in Court
Imagine trying to untangle a car sale gone wrong.
That is exactly the challenge Judge Judy faces.
Mr. Conkel is the plaintiff.
He sold a car.
Mr. Hill is the defendant.
He bought the car.
The Plaintiff's Initial Claim
Mr. Conkel sold a 2002 Dodge Durango to Mr. Hill.
The sale happened in the summer of 2012.
The price was $3,000.
Mr. Conkel claims Mr. Hill paid all but $600 of the car's balance.
He also claims Mr. Hill owed for a repair bill.
This repair bill was for damage to the vehicle while Mr. Hill had it.
Mr. Conkel states the repair bill was $895.
He later clarifies it was $500 for a transfer case repair.
The Defendant's Side of the Story
Mr. Hill states he paid off the car.
He says the title was transferred to him on June 28, 2012.
He admits he did not register the car in his name.
He also admits he did not pay the full $500 for the repair.
He says he paid $300 of that amount.
Judge Judy Questions the Repossession
Mr. Conkel repossessed the vehicle.
He claims he had to file for a repossession title.
Judge Judy asks why he didn't sue for the $600 balance.
Mr. Conkel says they didn't need to sue.
He claims the collateral asset was recovered.
Judge Judy Calls the Lawsuit "Ridiculous"
Judge Judy finds Mr. Conkel's lawsuit ridiculous.
Mr. Conkel is suing for $4,000.
This is $1,000 more than the original sale price.
He sold the car two years ago.
Mr. Hill had practically paid off the car.
Judge Judy states Mr. Conkel could have sued for the $600 balance.
That would have been reasonable.
Instead, he repossessed the car.
The Unregistered Car Problem
Judge Judy turns her attention to Mr. Hill.
She believes Mr. Hill paid off the car.
However, Mr. Hill did not register the car.
This left the car in Mr. Conkel's name.
Mr. Conkel remained responsible for all tickets.
He was also responsible for impound fees.
Judge Judy tells Mr. Hill he will get no help from her on this point.
She asks why he didn't register the car.
Mr. Hill simply says he "just didn't."
Judge Judy explains that not registering the car exposed Mr. Conkel to liability.
His driver's license could be seized.
His house could be attached.
Mr. Conkel's Continued Claims
Mr. Conkel tries to interject.
He mentions $3,000 in damage to the vehicle after recovery.
Judge Judy cuts him off.
She states she doesn't care about the damages.
She reiterates that if Mr. Hill paid the $600, Mr. Conkel would have removed the lien.
Mr. Conkel insists he can't recover his money.
He claims the vehicle was totaled out.
Judge Judy tells him she is going to explain it one more time.
She mentions sushi for lunch.
Evidence of Parking Tickets and Repair
Judge Judy asks Mr. Conkel for proof of parking tickets.
She wants to see all violations he paid.
Mr. Conkel presents some documents.
Judge Judy identifies four parking tickets.
She calculates the total for these tickets.
It comes to $132.
She confirms Mr. Conkel is entitled to this money.
She then addresses the repair bill.
Mr. Hill admits he didn't pay the full $500 for the repair.
He says he didn't have the money at the time.
He claims he paid $300 of it.
He presents a receipt for $300.
The receipt says "payment on vehicle."
Mr. Conkel claims this receipt is for new damages.
He says it's from a hit and run after repossession.
Judge Judy dismisses this claim.
The Final Ruling
Judge Judy states Mr. Hill owes for the parking tickets.
He also owes for the unpaid portion of the repair bill.
The total for these items is $632.
Judge Judy issues a judgment for the plaintiff.
The amount is $632.
Mr. Hill's counterclaims are dismissed.
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The plaintiff's claims are put to the test.
The defendant's excuses are heard.
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