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Long-Standing Relationship Leads to Court
Mr. Kramby, the plaintiff, sued Mr. Hull, the defendant.
Their relationship spanned many years.
Mr. Kramby knew Mr. Hull since childhood.
They met when Mr. Kramby was about six or seven years old.
Mr. Kramby's lawsuit involved two unpaid loans.
Both loans were related to Mr. Hull's automobile.
Mr. Hull also worked for Mr. Kramby.
He was an alarm technician in Mr. Kramby's company.
The First Loan: Car Trouble Strikes
Mr. Hull started working for Mr. Kramby's company for the 2018 season.
His start date was April 3, 2018.
Just two days later, Mr. Hull's car broke down.
The car had transmission issues.
Mr. Kramby transferred $100 to Mr. Hull.
This money was for a tow truck.
This transfer occurred on April 5, 2018.
Mr. Kramby also paid for the transmission repair.
The repair cost $2,966.45.
This payment was made after the car was fixed in April 2018.
Disputed Repayment for Transmission Repair
Mr. Kramby testified that they discussed repayment.
He claimed Mr. Hull would pay $250 weekly.
This payment would come from Mr. Hull's paychecks.
Mr. Hull denied any such discussion.
He stated, "Your Honor, we hadn't discussed that."
Judge Judy asked Mr. Hull why his boss would pay for his car to be fixed.
Mr. Hull responded that Mr. Kramby "needed me as a technician."
Judge Judy questioned this claim.
She noted Mr. Hull's lack of prior experience in alarm installation.
She suggested Mr. Kramby did Mr. Hull a favor.
Mr. Kramby confirmed that Mr. Hull did not make weekly payments.
Mr. Hull attempted to pay the first week.
He told Mr. Kramby they might have to start next week.
He cited moving into apartments and needing groceries.
Mr. Kramby stated he never received the $2,966.45 back.
Mr. Hull's Earnings and Financial Situation
Judge Judy asked Mr. Hull about his 2017 earnings.
Mr. Hull estimated he made about $23,000.
Mr. Kramby interjected, stating Mr. Hull made closer to $43,000 in 2017.
Mr. Kramby said he was aware of Mr. Hull's year-to-date statements.
This contradicted Mr. Hull's initial estimate.
Mr. Hull anticipated making at least $30,000 in 2018.
Options for the Broken Car
Mr. Kramby offered different options for the car.
He suggested selling the car as is.
He also suggested getting a rental car.
He provided text messages as evidence.
These messages were from April 5.
One message suggested renting a car.
Mr. Kramby had given Mr. Hull money for a rental car.
This was for three days initially.
The purpose was to allow Mr. Hull to work.
Mr. Kramby explained that Mr. Hull was losing hundreds of dollars daily by not working.
He wanted to get Mr. Hull back to work quickly.
The Second Loan: A New Car Down Payment
Mr. Hull's car continued to have issues.
In July 2018, it had alignment problems.
By September 27, 2018, the car was non-working.
Mr. Hull asked Mr. Kramby for $3,000.
This was for a down payment on a new car.
Mr. Kramby attempted to transfer the money.
His app limited the transfer amount.
He tried to send $3,000 but received an error.
He then sent $2,500.
Immediately after, he sent another $200.
The total transferred for the down payment was $2,700.
Repayment Agreement for the Second Loan
Mr. Kramby testified about the repayment plan for the second loan.
Mr. Hull was to pay him back from his "back end" checks.
These checks were issued at the end of September/early October.
Another check was issued at the end of October/early November.
Mr. Kramby stated that Mr. Hull had the capability to pay it back.
He knew Mr. Hull's earnings.
Mr. Hull's Partial Repayment
Mr. Kramby asked if Mr. Hull paid back any money.
Mr. Hull confirmed he did.
He paid back $14.50.
This payment occurred in the first week of October, around October 3rd.
Mr. Kramby expressed his unhappiness with this amount.
Mr. Hull explained he helped Mr. Kramby in the past with a vehicle.
He wanted to return the favor.
He reiterated that they never discussed any payback for this amount.
Mr. Kramby's Receipts from Back End Checks
Mr. Kramby received approximately $3,000 from Mr. Hull's "back end" checks.
This occurred in October 2018.
This money was from Mr. Hull's earnings.
Judge Judy's Verdict
Judge Judy ruled in favor of the plaintiff.
She awarded Mr. Kramby $4,216.
Mr. Kramby asked if his rental car payment was included.
Judge Judy confirmed the amount was $4,216.
Mr. Hull was excused.
Mr. Kramby expressed his satisfaction with the ruling.
Mr. Hull's Post-Verdict Comments
Mr. Hull claimed he was one of the better technicians.
He stated he scored second in company-wide competitions.
Mr. Kramby acknowledged Mr. Hull was great when he wasn't complaining.
He added that this was 1% of the time.
Mr. Hull maintained that Mr. Kramby needed him.
He described himself as quick and efficient.
Mr. Kramby countered that he had 15 other guys.
He stated he did not need Mr. Hull "by any means."
Mr. Kramby found the lawsuit ridiculous.