Judge Judy Puts the Brakes on this Lawsuit

A lawsuit over vehicle damage, spray paint, and an unpaid promissory note takes an unexpected turn when Judge Judy discovers a serious problem with the plaintiff's case. The vehicle was being driven without legally required insurance, and the plaintiff's attempts to hold someone else responsible aren't going over well.

On Judge Judy, Judge Judith Sheindlin invokes the legal principle known as the "clean hands doctrine," explaining why someone who has engaged in unlawful conduct connected to a dispute cannot necessarily seek relief from the court. As the plaintiff continues arguing, Judge Judy loses patience and orders her microphone cut off.

Watch Judge Judy as a dispute over vehicle damage becomes a lesson in legal responsibility, mandatory car insurance, and the importance of coming to court with clean hands.