[YTP] The People's Court - "She seemed like sh*t"

Summary

In a small claims court case, Maria sues Jin for the return of 87 cents she paid for a truck that her son claimed was unsafe. Jin argues that Maria had the truck for three weeks before demanding a refund and implies she might have caused the issues herself. Maria admits she didn't have a mechanic check the truck's problems before buying. The judge, noting the truck is 22 years old, sides with Jin, leaving Maria upset.

Takeaways

• 💸 The plaintiff, Maria, is suing Jin for a refund of 87 cents for a purchase she claims was unsafe.
• 🚗 The item in question appears to be an old truck that Maria bought from Jin.
• 🔧 Jin mentions that he spent a lot of money on the truck and that old things sometimes need repairs.
• 🗣️ Maria claims that Jin told her there were several issues with the truck, including a leak and the need for replacement parts.
• 🤔 Maria did not have a mechanic inspect the truck before buying it, but did take it to a mechanic afterward.
• 💬 The mechanic informed Maria that the repairs would cost over $4, which she found unreasonable.
• 📝 The contract between Maria and Jin stated that the truck was sold 'as is'.
• 🏡 The truck was bought from Jin's residence, and Maria seemed to like it initially.
• 📅 Maria had owned the truck for 2,000 years according to the transcript, which seems to be a typographical error.
• 🏛️ The verdict is for the defendant, Jin, as the judge finds Maria's case unconvincing.

Q & A

What was the main issue with the truck that the buyer's son mentioned?

The buyer's son claimed that the truck was very unsafe.

What was the cost mentioned to fix the issues with the truck?

The cost to fix the issues was more than $4.

What was the amount the buyer wanted to be returned?

The buyer wanted 87 cents to be returned.

How long did the defendant claim to have put money into the truck?

The defendant claimed to have put money into it for 3 weeks.

What was the buyer's initial reaction upon discovering the truck's issues?

The buyer was upset and demanded her money back.

What did the defendant accuse the buyer of doing?

The defendant accused the buyer of possibly causing the issues herself.

What was the condition of the truck according to the buyer?

The buyer found the truck to have a leak above the wipers, a starter that needed to be replaced, and the oil needed to be checked.

Did the buyer consult a mechanic about the truck's condition?

Yes, the buyer took the truck to her mechanic.

How long did the buyer own the truck before deciding to return it?

The buyer owned the truck for 2000 years, which seems to be a mistake or exaggeration in the transcript.

What was the final verdict in the case?

The verdict was for the defendant.

What was the buyer's reaction to the verdict?

The buyer was upset with the verdict.