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THIS MOTORCYCLE DEAL WENT OFF THE RAILS!
A Motorcycle Contract Lands in Court
Imagine selling a motorcycle.
Then imagine the buyer stops paying.
That is what brings these litigants to Judge Judy's courtroom.
The Plaintiff Seeks Payment for Her Motorcycle
The plaintiff sold a motorcycle to the defendant.
She says the defendant breached their contract.
She is suing for the remaining balance and damages.
The Defendant's Side of the Story
The defendant admits to not making payments.
She claims she lost her job.
She also alleges her collateral was damaged.
The Written Contract
Judge Judy reviews the written contract.
It was signed by both parties.
The purchase price was $3,600.
Payments were set at a minimum of $100 per week.
The full price was due by May 15th.
The plaintiff held the defendant's 2003 Mustang as collateral.
Breach of Contract
Judge Judy states the defendant breached the contract.
The defendant claims both parties breached it.
Judge Judy quickly corrects her.
The defendant lost her job.
She told the plaintiff about it.
She continued to use the motorcycle.
She did so for another two weeks without paying.
The plaintiff says the motorcycle was damaged when returned.
The Defendant's Payment History
The defendant made a couple of late payments.
She made a payment on September 13th.
She then lost her job.
She returned the motorcycle on October 13th.
This was a month after the contract began.
Judge Judy Questions the Defendant's Payments
Judge Judy asks about the defendant's payments.
The defendant says she paid for a toll bill.
She also paid for one more week.
She claims she didn't have a job.
She says the plaintiff just wanted her bike back.
The defendant returned the bike on her own choice.
The Collateral Car
The defendant claims her Mustang was damaged.
It was held as collateral by the plaintiff.
She says the plaintiff destroyed her car.
She doesn't understand why the plaintiff still wants money.
She returned the bike.
She compares it to a dealership.
She says no one returns a bike to a dealership.
They wait for repossession.
Alleged Damage to the Motorcycle
The plaintiff presents photos of the motorcycle.
She also has an estimate for repairs.
She claims the entire left side was damaged.
The defendant claims the photos show pre-existing damage.
She says the bike looked that way when she bought it.
Judge Judy tells the defendant to stop being argumentative.
Judge Judy Dismisses Non-Contractual Claims
The plaintiff tries to claim for gear.
She also claims for excessive mileage.
Judge Judy dismisses these claims.
They were not in the written contract.
The plaintiff also claims for damage to the Mustang.
This claim is also dismissed.
It was not part of the written agreement.
The Final Calculation
Judge Judy calculates the amount owed.
The defendant owes $3,400 on the bike.
The plaintiff still has the defendant's car.
The Verdict
Judge Judy rules for the plaintiff.
The plaintiff is awarded $3,400.
The defendant will get her car back.
The plaintiff keeps the motorcycle.
The defendant asks about a countersuit.
Judge Judy says she will get her car back.
The defendant claims there is much damage to her car.
She wants the car too.
Judge Judy says she cannot have it.
She got her bike back.
The defendant's car will be picked up within five days.
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