History Heartwarming / JudgeJudy

* A 2019 case in which the plaintiff was suing for the return of her cat from the defendant, her former landlord. The woman lived in a rental house and was thrown out of the house after getting into a fight with the landlord. While she was suing for other things, the only thing Judge Judy was going to rule on was ownership of the cat. The plaintiff had gotten the cat 3 years ago and had only lived in the rental house for less than 1 year. When the landlord kicked the plaintiff out, the landlord took ownership of the cat, claiming the cat was abandoned and the plaintiff gave ownership to the defendant by the veterinarian. The only proof the defendant had was a license in her name by the city (with no date of when she got the license) and the veterinarian information saying that she was an emergency contact but Judge Judy clearly saw that the vet information did not include her as an owner. Judge Judy said that normally she doesn't give animals back to someone because it bonds with the other party after time, but the plaintiff sued for the return of the cat within days of leaving the house and had been with the cat for years before the defendant took ownership. She ruled in favor for the plaintiff. The interview had the plaintiff hugging the cat and crying that was she was so happy for having her cat back while the defendant was more interested in the money she lost taking care of the cat than the cat itself.

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* Judge Judy once told a defendant, who was accused of bullying, that she believed the plaintiff because a kid wouldn't go in front of a bunch of people and embarrass herself by saying that someone was calling her 'stupid' and other nasty names if it didn't happen. Also, in two separate cases, she told off the bullies and their guardians, said that they needed to be taught right from wrong, and that they should treat others like they would like to be treated. If you think she's intimidating enough at regular strength, you do ''not'' want to see her in MamaBear mode -- and [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold you will]] if she thinks you have abused or are abusing a weaker person than yourself.

* A case from 2019 in which an older sister was suing her younger sister for stolen identity and payment on a ticket from 2016. The younger sister gave the officer the name and information of her older sister. The younger sister had a history of drug abuse and giving false names. The defendant was issued a DUI and possession of drugs under the plaintiffs name. The defendant claims that she was in jail during the time, as she admitted that in 2016 she was mostly in jail the whole year but a little history showed that it was the one time she wasn't in jail. The plaintiff had plenty of evidence to show it was the defendant driving the car and that the plaintiff was in school at the time. When Judge Judy asked the older sister why she hadn't paid the ticket yet, the plaintiff starts getting a bit teary eye that she wasn't the one driving and the ticket has messed up her choices in life and wrecked her credit as she was studying to become a police officer. Judge Judy smiled at her and said "Let's try to help you clean up the mess" and awarded her $5,000.00. Judge Judy also praised the defendant for staying sober for 3 years and trying to get her life back together but said that she still needs to take responsibility for her actions.

* A case from 2019 in which an older sister was suing her younger sister for stolen identity and payment on a ticket from 2016. The younger sister gave the officer the name and information of her older sister. The younger sister had a history of drug abuse and giving false names. The defendant was issued a DUI and possession of drugs under the plaintiffs name. The defendant claims that she was in jail during the time, as she admitted that in 2015 she was mostly in jail the whole year but a little history showed that it was the one time she wasn't in jail. The plaintiff had plenty of evidence to show it was the defendant driving the car and that the plaintiff was in school at the time. When Judge Judy asked the older sister why she hadn't paid the ticket yet, the plaintiff starts getting a bit teary eye that she wasn't the one driving and the ticket has messed up her choices in life and wrecked her credit as she was studying to become a police officer. Judge Judy smiled at her and said "Let's try to help you clean up the mess" and awarded her $5,000.00. Judge Judy also praised the defendant for staying sober for 3 years and trying to get her life back together but said that she still needs to take responsibility for her actions.

* A case from 2019 in which an older sister was suing her younger sister for stolen identity and payment on a ticket from 2016. The younger sister gave the officer the name and information of her older sister. The younger sister had a history of drug abuse and giving false names. The defendant was issued a DUI and possession of drugs under the plaintiffs name. The defendant claims that she was in jail during the time, as she admitted that in 2015 she was mostly in jail the whole year but a little history showed that it was the one time she wasn't in jail. The plaintiff had plenty of evidence to show it was the defendant driving the car and that the plaintiff was in school at the time. When Judge Judy asked the older sister why she hadn't paid the ticket yet, the plaintiff starts getting a bit teary eye that she wasn't the one driving and the ticket has messed up her choices in life and wrecked her credit as she was studying to become a police officer. Judge Judy smiled at her and said "Let's try to help you clean up the mess" and awarded her $5,000.00.

* A case from 2019 in which an older sister was suing her younger sister for stolen identity and payment on a ticket from 2016. The younger sister gave the officer the name and information of her older sister. The younger sister had a history of drug abuse and giving false names. The defendant was issued a DUI and possession of drugs under the plaintiffs name. The defendant claims that she was in jail during the time, as she admitted that in 2015 she was mostly in jail the whole year but a little history showed that it was the one time she wasn't in jail. The plaintiff had plenty of evidence to show it was the defendant driving the car and that the plaintiff was in school at the time. When Judge Judy asked the older sister why she hadn't paid the ticket yet, the plaintiff starts getting a bit teary eye that she wasn't the one driving and the ticket has messed up her choices in life and wrecked her credit as she was studying to become a police officer. Judge Judy smiled at her and said "Let's try to help you clean up the mess a bit" and awarded her $5,000.00.

* In one case, the defendant was a heroin addict and clearly suffering from the effects in the courtroom. Rather than reprimand, Judge Judy told him to get help and offered her assistance if he needed it.

* Judge Judy once told a defendant, who was accused of bullying, that she believed the plaintiff because a kid wouldn't go in front of a bunch of people and embarrass herself by saying that someone was calling her 'stupid' and other nasty names if it didn't happen. Also, in two separate cases, she told off the bullies and their guardians, said that they needed to be taught right from wrong, and that they should treat others like they would like to be treated. If you think she's intimidating enough at regular strength, you do ''not'' want to see her in MamaBear mode -- and you will if she thinks you have abused or are abusing a weaker person than yourself.

* She once told a defendant, who was accused of bullying, that she believed the plaintiff because a kid wouldn't go in front of a bunch of people and embarrass herself by saying that someone was calling her 'stupid' and other nasty names if it didn't happen. She also in two separate cases told off the bullies and their guardians, and said that they need to be taught right from wrong, and that they should treat others like they want to be treated. If you think she's intimidating enough at regular strength, you do ''not'' want to see her in MamaBear mode -- and you will if she thinks you have abused or are abusing a weaker person than yourself.
* Really, any time that Judy shows compassion to someone who's been victimized; she goes full MamaBear mode on whomever caused it and is [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness gentle with the people who've been wronged.]]

* She once told a defendant, who was accused of bullying, that she believed the plaintiff because a kid wouldn't go in front of a bunch of people and embarrass herself by saying that someone was calling her 'stupid' and other nasty names if it didn't happen. She also in two separate cases told off the bullies and their guardians, and said that they need to be taught right from wrong, and that they should treat others like they want to be treated. She may be rough with people, but don't bully or abuse a kid or she'll go {{mamabear}} on your ass.

* A sort of strange example, but it definitely fits. An ex-convict is being sued for stealing a TV and causing tons of other damage to a woman who let him stay in her house. He denies everything. The crowning moment is what Judy says at the end, to say anything else would spoil it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nURcrhzflok
** Considering Youtube videos like that get taken down regularly, you might want to go ahead and spoil it.
** As, indeed, it has been.

** Considering Youtube videos like that get taken down regularly, you might want to go ahead and spoil it.

* A sort of strange example, but it definitely fits. An ex-convict is being sued for stealing a TV and causing tons of other damage to a woman who let him stay in her house. He denies everything. The crowning moment is what Judy says at the end, to say anything else would spoil it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nURcrhzflok

* She once told a defendant, who was accused of bullying, that she believed the plaintiff because a kid wouldn't go in front of a bunch of people and embarrass herself by saying that someone was calling her 'stupid' and other nasty names if it didn't happen. She also in two separate cases told off the bullies and their guardians, and said that they need to be taught right from wrong, and that they should treat others like they want to be treated. She may be rough with people, but don't bully or abuse a kid or she'll go {{mamabear}} on your ass.