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A Protective Order Excludes a Man From His Own Home
Imagine being locked out of your own house.
This is the situation Mr. Allison faced.
He is the plaintiff in this case.
Ms. Cook is the defendant.
She is also the mother of three children.
The Move-In and the Argument
Ms. Cook and her children moved into Mr. Allison's home in July 2018.
Mr. Allison owns the home.
Five months later, in December 2018, an argument erupted between them.
The argument became physical.
Ms. Cook left the home with her children.
She stayed at a hotel for three to four days.
The Protective Order and Its Consequences
Ms. Cook then filed for a protective order against Mr. Allison.
She went to court by herself.
The judge granted her exclusive occupancy of Mr. Allison's home.
This order excluded Mr. Allison from his own property.
He was out of his home for four months.
The order was in effect until April 17th.
Mr. Allison regained full access to his home on March 30, 2019.
He alleges that when he returned, his property was damaged and items were missing.
Missing Possessions and Damage Claims
Mr. Allison claims that when he first gained access to the house, virtually everything was gone.
He says his furniture and televisions were missing.
He eventually got some items back.
He filed a motion with the Order of Protection Judge.
The judge ordered Ms. Cook to return his possessions within seven days.
Ms. Cook states that their possessions were mixed.
She claims they were in three different storage units.
Mr. Allison alleges a Roku stick and a personal hair trimmer are still missing.
He also claims a washer and dryer set is missing.
He bought the set for $1,284.
The Washer and Dryer Dispute
Ms. Cook claims the washer and dryer was returned to the store.
She states it was bought with her money.
She says it was not used for four months.
Judge Judy questions this claim.
She asks Ms. Cook for proof that the store took back a used appliance.
Judge Judy asks for someone from the store to confirm this.
She wants proof that the store gave Ms. Cook money back after the item was used.
Ms. Cook admits she does not have this proof.
Alleged Property Damage
Mr. Allison also alleges damage to the home.
He claims door handles were ripped off.
He says one was from the bathroom closet door.
Another was from the guest bedroom door.
He also states there were holes punched in a door.
He presents photographs of the damage.
Mr. Allison also claims a window was broken.
Ms. Cook explains the broken window was due to a long wind storm.
She says the back door does not close all the way.
The wind caught it and broke the glass.
Judge Judy asks for a bill or invoice for fixing the window.
Ms. Cook does not have it.
Ms. Cook's Counterclaim
Ms. Cook presents a counterclaim.
She calls it "return of funds for renovation."
She states it is for funds Mr. Allison kept of hers.
She asks if her daughter can testify for her counterclaim.
Judge Judy denies this request.
The Verdict
Judge Judy awards Mr. Allison $1,283.74.
This amount appears to be for the washer and dryer.
She does not address Ms. Cook's counterclaim.
Mr. Allison expresses relief.
He states he was put out of his house for 108 days.
He also says he lost his cat for 108 days.
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