The People’s Court Podcast

'Not Giving in to No One' & 'Pilfering a Pooch' & 'Melting a Guy's Heart'

The People’s Court Podcast

Show Notes

First, the plaintiff rented an apartment from the defendant, but she moved out because she thought the defendant was annoying. The defendant won’t return her security deposit, so she’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff’s apartment was a mess, so she doesn’t owe. She’s countersuing for damages and pain and suffering.

Then, the plaintiff hired the defendant to watch his dog. He claims the defendant gave the dog to someone else without his permission, and now that person won’t give his dog back. He’s suing for the cost of the dog and pain and suffering. The defendant says the plaintiff gave the dog away. She’s countersuing for pain and suffering.

Plus, the plaintiff pawned some items at the defendant’s shop. When he went to go pick them up, the defendant told him they melted the items down, so he’s suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff was late on his payments, so it’s the plaintiff’s fault.

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