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A Risky Car Sale
Ms. Gore sold a car to her cousin.
Her cousin only had a learner's permit at the time.
Ms. Gore knew her cousin could not register the car.
She allowed her cousin to keep her license plates on the vehicle.
This transaction occurred around March 6, 2014.
Ms. Gore is now being sued for over $2,000.
The lawsuit stems from an accident involving the car.
The Unlicensed Driver
The cousin drove the car for about a year without a driver's license.
She had purchased the car for $3,000.
The cousin's boyfriend often drove the car.
He admitted to driving it every day.
The car was uninsured during this period.
The Accident and Its Aftermath
The cousin's boyfriend was driving the car when an accident occurred.
He hit another car in the rear.
The victim of this accident is suing Ms. Gore.
The victim is seeking over $2,000 for damages.
The boyfriend agreed to pay for the damages he caused.
He confirmed this agreement in court.
An email from the victim confirmed a written agreement.
The agreement was to pay $70 monthly.
The boyfriend had already made the first payment.
Accumulating Tickets
The car also accumulated parking tickets.
One specific parking ticket was issued in February 2015.
This was a handicap ticket.
The boyfriend had possession of the car at that time.
He stated he never received this particular ticket.
He claimed it went to Ms. Gore because the car was registered in her name.
The boyfriend agreed to pay for all the tickets.
He stated he had plans to pay all his fines and fees.
His license had been suspended due to tickets.
Other Legal Troubles
The boyfriend also went to court for possession of marijuana.
This was another issue associated with the car.
He mentioned that the car was abandoned and got out of impound.
He was unsure how it was released without Ms. Gore's involvement.
Ms. Gore stated she had permission to get the car out of impound.
The Missing Title
Ms. Gore claimed she had the car title.
She stated she had misplaced it.
She said it was at her mother's house.
Judge Judy expressed disbelief about the missing title.
The judge stated that if Ms. Gore had the title, she would have brought it to court.
The cousin claimed Ms. Gore was supposed to sign over the title on the day of purchase.
Ms. Gore did not sign over the title.
The Cousin's Counterclaim
The cousin filed a counterclaim against Ms. Gore.
She sought to get her money back for the car.
The cousin paid $3,000 for the car.
She had the car for a year.
Judge Judy's Questions
Judge Judy questioned Ms. Gore's actions.
She highlighted that Ms. Gore knew her cousin had only a learner's permit.
Ms. Gore allowed her cousin to keep her plates on the car.
The judge emphasized that Ms. Gore did the "wrong thing to start with."
Ms. Gore stated she felt sorry for her cousin.
She claimed she told her cousin not to drive until she had a license.
She also said she told her not to let anyone else drive it.
Judge Judy dismissed these statements as "baloney."
Boyfriend's Responsibility
The boyfriend took responsibility for the accident damages.
He also agreed to pay for the parking tickets.
He presented documents regarding the accident.
These included the victim's contact information.
He also showed an email from the victim confirming the payment agreement.
The boyfriend provided paperwork for the parking tickets.
Car Rental Value
Judge Judy considered the value of the car's use.
She calculated a rental value for the year the cousin used the car.
The judge suggested $100 a month as a reasonable figure.
The cousin thought it would be a lot more.
She mentioned that car rental costs $25 a day plus $17 for insurance.
This daily rate would make the monthly cost much higher.
Judge Judy's Ruling on the Counterclaim
Judge Judy ruled on the cousin's counterclaim.
She stated that Ms. Gore should give some money back.
The judge acknowledged the cousin had full use of the car for a year.
She determined that the cousin effectively rented the car for that period.
Judge Judy awarded the cousin $700 on her counterclaim.
This amount was a judgment against Ms. Gore.
Final Outcome
The cousin received $700 from Ms. Gore.
The boyfriend is responsible for paying the accident damages.
He is also responsible for paying the parking tickets.
The car remains in impound.
The cousin expressed frustration about not having a title for the car she bought.
She stated she would never do business with family again.