Judge Judy accepted the defendant's account.
A woman came to look at a car.
The defendant did not know she had a dog.
The dog got loose.
Angela then came screaming.
The defendant felt terrible.
She took some responsibility by offering money.
She wanted Angela to replace the animal.
The Lease Agreement and Manager's Statement
The defendant presented a statement from Gina, the complex manager.
She also presented the lease agreement.
She highlighted sections that she believed made residents responsible for anyone they let on the property.
Judge Judy reviewed the documents.
She stated that the lease agreement does not prescribe a remedy for this type of accident.
She called the event a tragedy.
Angela lost an animal she was very fond of.
Rudy was part of her family for four years.
Judge Judy believed both parties tried to be good neighbors.
She emphasized that it was an accident.
It was not caused by the defendant's animal.
It was not caused by a child living in her house.
It was caused by a transient invitee.
This was someone who came to answer an ad.
The defendant had no way of knowing this person would bring a dog.
She had no way of knowing the dog would get loose.
Judge Judy's Final Words
Judge Judy told Angela she was being shortsighted.
She reiterated that no one can replace a beloved pet.
No amount of money can compensate for that loss.
She said it was not a question of money.
It was a question of getting over it.
The animal died tragically.
The defendant tried her best by offering money for a replacement.
Judge Judy stated that Angela cannot replace the spirit or body of her pet.
She advised Angela to put a period on it and get over it.
She told Angela to stop blaming the defendant.
It was not the defendant's fault.
The defendant tried to be a good neighbor.
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