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THIS CAT CUSTODY CASE GETS COMPLICATED FAST!
A Feline Feud Lands in Court
Imagine a friendship ending over a cat.
Then imagine that dispute landing in Judge Judy's courtroom.
That is exactly what happened in this case.
The Plaintiff Wants Her Cat Back
Qadija Capels is the plaintiff.
She is suing her former friend, Caitlin Coldstead.
Ms. Capels wants her cat back.
Alternatively, she wants reimbursement for vet bills.
The Cat's Journey Begins
Ms. Capels tells Judge Judy she got the kitten in December 2017.
She got it from her friend, Tiana.
Tiana's family had a cat.
They gave the kitten to Ms. Capels.
When Was the Cat Transferred?
Judge Judy asks Ms. Capels a crucial question.
When did she transfer custody of the cat to Ms. Coldstead?
Ms. Capels says she couldn't keep the cat in her apartment.
She estimates the transfer happened around June 2018.
Judge Judy warns her not to make up an answer.
The Defendant's Timeline
Ms. Coldstead, the defendant, has a different story.
She states she received the cat in January 2018.
It was about midway into the month.
This means Ms. Capels had the cat for only about a month.
Ms. Coldstead states the cat has been in her continuous care.
It has been with her for almost two years.
Why the Plaintiff Wants the Cat Now
Ms. Capels explains why she wants the cat back.
She says she can now have the cat with her.
Ms. Coldstead is firm.
She states she is not giving the cat back.
She says the cat bonded with her.
It also bonded with her other cats.
The Vet Bills Come Into Play
Ms. Capels claims she paid over $500 in vet bills.
She lists specific dates for these bills.
December 23 is one date.
January 13 is another.
June 17 is the third date.
Judge Judy Examines the Evidence
Judge Judy reviews the vet bills.
She specifically looks at a bill from January 13.
This date is important.
It is around the time Ms. Coldstead claims she received the cat.
The Apartment Situation
Judge Judy questions Ms. Capels about her living situation.
She asks when Ms. Capels moved into the apartment.
This is the apartment where she supposedly couldn't keep the cat.
Ms. Capels states she was living with Tiana.
They moved into the apartment in June 2016.
They renewed their lease at that time.
Ms. Capels confirms she got the kitten in December 2017.
She says she had the kitten from December to June.
Conflicting Dates and Bills
Judge Judy points out the dates on the bills.
There is a bill from January 2018.
Then there is a bill from June 2017.
These dates create confusion.
The Facebook Conversation
Ms. Coldstead presents new evidence.
She has a Facebook conversation from January 2018.
This conversation discusses taking the cat to her house.
It was to make sure it was a good time for the cat to move in.
This piece of evidence is crucial.
Judge Judy's Conclusion
Judge Judy reviews all the information.
She looks at the vet bills.
She considers the Facebook conversation.
She concludes that Ms. Capels gave the cat to Ms. Coldstead in January.
It was not in June, as Ms. Capels claimed.
This changes everything.
The Verdict Is Delivered
Judge Judy makes her ruling.
Ms. Capels does not get the cat back.
She also does not get her vet bills reimbursed.
Judge Judy advises her to get another pet.
She tells Ms. Capels she took care of the pet she had.
The case is over.
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