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The Tragic Incident
Miss Perry sued Mr. Taylor and Miss Clemens.
She sought compensation for the death of her Yorkie.
Mr. Taylor owned the pit bull mix.
Miss Clemens was walking the dog when the incident occurred.
The event happened on February 16th.
Miss Clemens was walking Mr. Taylor's dog.
The pit bull mix attacked and killed Miss Perry's Yorkie.
The Defense and Counterclaim
Miss Clemens claimed the Yorkie was at fault.
She stated it jumped and nipped her dog.
This action startled the pit bull mix.
Mr. Taylor filed a counterclaim.
He sought $175 for quarantine fees.
He argued Miss Perry was responsible for these costs.
Background of the Dogs and Owners
Mr. Taylor acquired his dog approximately five years prior.
He got the dog from his uncle.
His uncle had puppies.
Mr. Taylor and Miss Clemens had been a couple for three years.
Miss Clemens started walking Mr. Taylor's dog about a year ago.
She did not walk the dog very often.
She stated she did not see the dog every day.
On February 16th, Miss Clemens was walking Mr. Taylor's dog.
She confirmed she always used a leash.
Mr. Taylor's dog was a pit bull mix.
Miss Perry's dog was a Yorkie.
The Core Dispute
Judge Judy stated there was no question.
Mr. Taylor's dog killed Miss Perry's dog.
This happened during the walk on February 16th.
Mr. Taylor was not present.
Miss Clemens was there.
Miss Clemens's defense was that the Yorkie was at fault.
Mr. Taylor admitted he did not know if this was true.
His counterclaim for quarantine fees was based on the plaintiff's alleged fault.
Conflicting Accounts of the Attack
Miss Perry described the incident.
She said the dog rushed them in the street.
Miss Clemens was tying a poop bag.
Miss Perry claimed Miss Clemens had no control of the dog.
Miss Clemens initially told the police a different story.
She said she was walking the dog on her block.
She claimed the dog pulled her down.
She stated she lost control.
Miss Clemens's Admission of Lying
Judge Judy questioned Miss Clemens about her statements.
She asked if Miss Clemens lied to the police or to her.
Miss Clemens admitted she lied to the police.
Judge Judy noted this was the "wrong answer."
She stated the police would not like to hear that.
Details of the Morning
Judge Judy asked Miss Clemens about her living situation.
Miss Clemens stated she did not live with Mr. Taylor.
Mr. Taylor confirmed he lived alone in a studio apartment.
Judge Judy asked Miss Clemens when she picked up the dog.
Miss Clemens initially avoided directly answering.
She later admitted she picked up the dog from Mr. Taylor's house at 7 AM.
She then took the dog to her own house.
Her intention was to leave the dog there.
She planned to attend a funeral.
Mr. Taylor confirmed Miss Clemens had stayed over at his house.
He confirmed she picked up the dog from his place.
Witness Testimony
DeWayne Elkins, Miss Perry's neighbor, witnessed part of the event.
He testified that he saw the black dog.
This was Mr. Taylor's dog.
The dog had a grip on Riley's neck.
Riley was Miss Perry's Yorkie.
Mr. Elkins observed Miss Clemens.
He stated she had a rope with a noose.
He described it as "not a proper leash."
He concluded she did not have control.
Miss Clemens's Revised Story
Judge Judy reminded Miss Clemens about her previous lies.
She warned Miss Clemens to think twice before speaking.
Miss Clemens then provided a new version of events.