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A panel of three judges hear court cases, argue the merits of the case amongst themselves, and render a verdict.
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Season 1

  • Service Dog Tearjerker
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    Service Dog Tearjerker

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/15/2014

    Small-claim court cases are heard by 3 judges who must then work together to determine the verdict. In the series opener, a custody dispute is settled between the owner of a grief therapy dog and a couple who bonded with it during its time of service.

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  • Turn Lane Collision!; Tiny Toilet Turmoil
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    Turn Lane Collision!; Tiny Toilet Turmoil

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2014

    A motorist claims to be in the middle of renewing their insurance when they were involved in an accident. Also: a dispute over a home renovation.

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  • Beauty School Hazing?
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    Beauty School Hazing?

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2014

    A dispute between a teacher and a student of a beauty school is settled.

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  • Mansion Madness; Firefighter Hero Sued by Ex
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    Mansion Madness; Firefighter Hero Sued by Ex

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2014

    A woman is questioned over her decision to pay for the upkeep of a mansion. Later, ex-lovers argue over the repayment of a loan.

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  • Devastated Daddy at Baby Girl's Party; Pit Bull vs. Chihuahua!
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    Devastated Daddy at Baby Girl's Party; Pit Bull vs. Chihuahua!

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 9/17/2014

    A father claims emotional distress after an entertainer doesn't show up at his daughter's party. Also: A dog owner defends their pit bull after an alleged attack on a Chihuahua.

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  • Kidnapping and Abuse Claims; Pimp Mobile for an 11-Year-Old?
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    Kidnapping and Abuse Claims; Pimp Mobile for an 11-Year-Old?

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 9/17/2014

    Allegations of child abuse and kidnap are discussed in court between a divorced couple. Later, a botched custom bike design is disputed.

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  • Marijuana Test-Drive Drama; Player Hater Vandalism!
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    Marijuana Test-Drive Drama; Player Hater Vandalism!

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 9/18/2014

    A teen is accused of using illegal drugs during a test drive. Also, a woman is accused of vandalizing her lover's car.

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  • The Very Odd Couple; Stolen Skateboard Ethics
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    The Very Odd Couple; Stolen Skateboard Ethics

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/18/2014

    A man seeks reparations after his property is damaged by a boarder. Also: A missing skateboard causes contention between friends.

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  • Africa Trip Fallout; When Bed Bugs Bite!
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    Africa Trip Fallout; When Bed Bugs Bite!

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 9/19/2014

    Disputes are raised over a trip to Africa. Later, a woman accuses her roommate of a bedbug infestation.

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  • BB Gun and Paternity Test; Three-Car Pile-Up!
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    BB Gun and Paternity Test; Three-Car Pile-Up!

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/19/2014

    An incident a loaded BB gun leads to a paternity test. Also: a dispute over a traffic collision is discussed.

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  • Racial Slurs and Bigotry; Homeless Widow Woes
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    Racial Slurs and Bigotry; Homeless Widow Woes

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/22/2014

    A man is accused of resorting to racial slurs and threats in an attempt to get his ex-business partner to pay his share of an $8000 investment in a Cadillac Escalade. Later, a homeless widow takes a man to court for wrecking her car, but he insists that the crash was her fault.

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  • Female Boxer vs. Trainer
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    Female Boxer vs. Trainer

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/22/2014

    A woman who overcame health issues to pursue her dream of becoming a pro boxer takes her ex-trainer to court for loss of income and accuses him of breaking fight contracts.

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  • Murder Tears Family Apart
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    Murder Tears Family Apart

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 9/23/2014

    A widow who became a victims' advocate accuses her own son of assaulting her during a fight over their family home.

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  • Self-Made Landlord After Murder!; White Picket Fence Wipeout!
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    Self-Made Landlord After Murder!; White Picket Fence Wipeout!

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 9/23/2014

    A landlord who became an alleged murder suspect vs. a tenant who started renting apartments in his absence. Also: A man accuses an uninsured motorist of completely destroying his fence, but she claims she didn't cause that much damage.

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  • Illegal Scooter Rams Mustang; Doggie Haircut Disaster
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    Illegal Scooter Rams Mustang; Doggie Haircut Disaster

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 9/24/2014

    Photo evidence of skid marks seems to contradict a woman's version of an accident involving her unregistered, uninsured scooter and a Ford Mustang. Also: A groomer is accused of dislocating a dog's hip during a haircut.

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  • Workplace Romance Drama; Punched and Maced!
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    Workplace Romance Drama; Punched and Maced!

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 9/24/2014

    Former lovers who started dating at work find themselves in court, fighting over alleged cheating and money. Later, a couple whose relationship came to a bitter end argue over an Xbox.

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  • Love for Sale?; Online Gambling Loans?
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    Love for Sale?; Online Gambling Loans?

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 9/25/2014

    A woman claims to have been loaned money from a man she met on the Internet. Later, a woman accuses her ex-boyfriend of running up charges on her credit card.

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  • Grandmother Mayhem; Medical Marijuana Delivery
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    Grandmother Mayhem; Medical Marijuana Delivery

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 9/25/2014

    A woman sues the father of her grandson for after her home is raided by police. Later, ex-lovers fight over money and marijuana paraphernalia.

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  • Gang-Related Threats
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    Gang-Related Threats

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 9/26/2014

    Illegal gang activity causes a lease dispute between a renter and her landlord.

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  • Rock Throwing and Harassment!; Ex-Lovers Disinterest Rate
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    Rock Throwing and Harassment!; Ex-Lovers Disinterest Rate

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 9/26/2014

    A child is accused of throwing a rock at a rental car. Later, a dispute is caused over a high-interest loan.

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  • DUI With a Child in the Car
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    DUI With a Child in the Car

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 9/29/2014

    A call to the police is the cause for a dispute between a couple.

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  • Pitbull vs. Chihuahua; Love and Liability
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    Pitbull vs. Chihuahua; Love and Liability

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/29/2014

    A woman attempts to find the party responsible for a savage attack on her dog which, she claims, traumatized her children; a couple quarrel over a vehicle loan.

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  • Dating, Damage and Drama; Live-In Lizard?
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    Dating, Damage and Drama; Live-In Lizard?

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/30/2014

    A car repossession is disputed between ex-lovers; A renter brings a lizard and an roommate into his place against the wishes of his landlord.

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  • Tweener Instagram Fashion Fail; Hair Salon Drama
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    Tweener Instagram Fashion Fail; Hair Salon Drama

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/30/2014

    An online discount causes discord between a woman and a hair salon; ex-lovers contend with one another over salon supplies.

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  • Gossip Traded for Cash; Taunting an Ex-Lover
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    Gossip Traded for Cash; Taunting an Ex-Lover

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 10/1/2014

    A man claims to have been paid to inform on the whereabouts of a woman's ex-lover; a man is being sued after returning a car damaged to its owner.

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  • Exploding Car; Anti-Bullying Business
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    Exploding Car; Anti-Bullying Business

    Season 1 Episode 26 - Aired 10/1/2014

    A mechanic is sued after a car blows up on the highway; a dispute arises over screen printer services for an anti-bullying organization.

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  • A Dog's Confession?; Flat-Screen Friendship Fiasco
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    A Dog's Confession?; Flat-Screen Friendship Fiasco

    Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 10/2/2014

    Neighbors contend over vet bills after a beagle is injured; ex-friends dispute a cellphone bill and the ownership of a flat screen t.v.

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  • Euthanized Dogs
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    Euthanized Dogs

    Season 1 Episode 28 - Aired 10/2/2014

    A woman claims her sheep were attacked by her neighbors dogs.

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  • Innocent Man Serving Life Sentence?
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    Innocent Man Serving Life Sentence?

    Season 1 Episode 29 - Aired 10/3/2014

    A woman sues a private investigator after her son is sent to prison.

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  • Music Video Mayhem; Ex-Lover Computer Thief?
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    Music Video Mayhem; Ex-Lover Computer Thief?

    Season 1 Episode 30 - Aired 10/3/2014

    A music manager and film director sue one another over the production quality of a music video; a woman accuses her ex of stealing her computer.

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  • Forgery and Fighting; Pregnant and Moving!
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    Forgery and Fighting; Pregnant and Moving!

    Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 10/6/2014

    A woman is accused of forging checks and pawning her ex-boyfriend's chainsaw; A landlord and tenant disagree over an email.

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  • Dog Eats Marijuana Candy!; Cupcake Crisis
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    Dog Eats Marijuana Candy!; Cupcake Crisis

    Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 10/6/2014

    A dog eats chocolate filled with marijuana and the owner sues her roommates for vet expenses; A woman claims the cupcakes she ordered for her child's birthday were late and refuses the baker payment.

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  • Disgusting Clean-Up; Tornado Debris Disaster
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    Disgusting Clean-Up; Tornado Debris Disaster

    Season 1 Episode 33 - Aired 10/7/2014

    A woman sues for payment after having to clean up her tenant's dirty apartment; A woman claims to be assaulted by her neighbor after tornado leaves debris on her sidewalk.

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  • Stealing Water?!; Xbox War!
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    Stealing Water?!; Xbox War!

    Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 10/7/2014

    A woman is accused of stealing water from her landlord; A couple argue over the ownership of an Xbox.

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  • Criminal Texting?
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    Criminal Texting?

    Season 1 Episode 35 - Aired 10/8/2014

    A fallout between friends leads to odd text messages and police involvement.

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  • Hovercraft Builder Burn?; Exercise Machine Wars
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    Hovercraft Builder Burn?; Exercise Machine Wars

    Season 1 Episode 36 - Aired 10/8/2014

    A dispute over a custom built hovercraft; A couple argue over the ownership of exercise equipment.

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  • Scamming the System?
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    Scamming the System?

    Season 1 Episode 37 - Aired 10/9/2014

    A dispute over rent between a landlord and ex-tenants.

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  • Smog Test Scam?; Teen Money Matters
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    Smog Test Scam?; Teen Money Matters

    Season 1 Episode 38 - Aired 10/9/2014

    A mechanic is sued by a couple after fixing their car; A lease agreement between college roommates is disputed.

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  • Ammo Explodes in Face!
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    Ammo Explodes in Face!

    Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 10/10/2014

    A man sues an ammo manufacturer after he claims a defective bullet exploded in his gun causing injury to him.

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  • Terrible Nanny; Townhouse Rift
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    Terrible Nanny; Townhouse Rift

    Season 1 Episode 40 - Aired 10/10/2014

    A woman sues a couple for payment of services rendered after being let go of her position as a nanny; A couple sue their landlord for their security deposit after claiming the place is full of mold.

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  • Tough Love Family; Ill-Fated Roommates
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    Tough Love Family; Ill-Fated Roommates

    Season 1 Episode 41 - Aired 10/13/2014

    A mother and son argue over the re-payment of a credit card bill; An allegation of stolen property comes between roommates.

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  • Poisoned Children?; Mustang Family Feud
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    Poisoned Children?; Mustang Family Feud

    Season 1 Episode 42 - Aired 10/13/2014

    A woman sues her landlord after finding mold in her apartment; A transaction involving a muscle car comes between friends.

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  • Driving Blind!; Mother and Son Feud
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    Driving Blind!; Mother and Son Feud

    Season 1 Episode 43 - Aired 10/14/2014

    An accident involving an uninsured motorist is discussed; A woman sues her son for unpaid bills.

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  • Burned Property Blowout!; Co-Worker War
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    Burned Property Blowout!; Co-Worker War

    Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 10/14/2014

    A woman sues for damages after her in-laws and neighbor allegedly broke in to her home; A co-workers is accused of property damage and creating emotional distress.

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  • Eviction Education!; Gift or a Loan?!
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    Eviction Education!; Gift or a Loan?!

    Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 10/15/2014

    A tenant accuses her landlord of sneaking in to her apartment; Ex-lovers disputer over money matters.

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  • Handsome Contractor Woes; Parking Sideswipe
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    Handsome Contractor Woes; Parking Sideswipe

    Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 10/15/2014

    A handyman is sued after not completing a cabinet project he was paid for; Neighbors dispute over an accident involving a parked car.

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  • Landlord Tenant Chaos
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    Landlord Tenant Chaos

    Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 10/16/2014

    A dispute over property damage is discussed.

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  • Ex-Lovers' Battle; Boyfriend Sells Fun!
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    Ex-Lovers' Battle; Boyfriend Sells Fun!

    Season 1 Episode 48 - Aired 10/16/2014

    Ex-lovers argue over money matters; A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for loans and unpaid bills.

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  • Flooding Damage; Attack in a Dog Park!
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    Flooding Damage; Attack in a Dog Park!

    Season 1 Episode 49 - Aired 10/17/2014

    A tenant and landlord argue over property damaged caused by flooding; An incident at the dog park causes a dispute between the owners of the animals involved.

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  • Fishing Trip and a Pit Bull; Landlord Accused of Theft
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    Fishing Trip and a Pit Bull; Landlord Accused of Theft

    Season 1 Episode 50 - Aired 10/17/2014

    A man sues his friend over a scooter and a dog attack; A case involving accusations of theft of property between a landlord and tenant is discussed.

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  • Wardrobe Malfunction Mash-Up!; When Cat Lovers Fight
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    Wardrobe Malfunction Mash-Up!; When Cat Lovers Fight

    Season 1 Episode 51 - Aired 10/20/2014

    An automobile accident occurs while a woman is changing her clothes; Roommates disagree over a pet cat and a rent check payment.

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  • Flight From Toxic Health Scare; Church Friends Turned Lovers
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    Flight From Toxic Health Scare; Church Friends Turned Lovers

    Season 1 Episode 52 - Aired 10/21/2014

    A man sues his landlord over claims of lead paint and health hazards in the home; Ex-lovers dispute over money and an alleged affair.

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  • Suicide's Unanswered Questions; Ex-Lovers Trade Blows?
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    Suicide's Unanswered Questions; Ex-Lovers Trade Blows?

    Season 1 Episode 53 - Aired 10/22/2014

    A man sues the friend of his deceased son for repayment of loans; A woman claims her ex-boyfriend assaulted her and dumped a beer in her lap.

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  • Misplaced Meth Pipe?; Flirtatious eBay Power Play?
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    Misplaced Meth Pipe?; Flirtatious eBay Power Play?

    Season 1 Episode 54 - Aired 10/23/2014

    A man sues his ex-girlfriend after claiming she left drug paraphernalia in his car; An online auction for a model airplane is disputed.

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  • Casino Payout Gone Bad!; Teen Motorcyclist Test-Drive Crash?
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    Casino Payout Gone Bad!; Teen Motorcyclist Test-Drive Crash?

    Season 1 Episode 55 - Aired 10/24/2014

    A woman claims a truck she bought was stolen by her co-worker; A teenager is sued for damages after crashing a motorcycle during a test drive.

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  • Last Will & Testament Wedding Drama; Child vs. Adult Bike Race Disaster!
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    Last Will & Testament Wedding Drama; Child vs. Adult Bike Race Disaster!

    Season 1 Episode 56 - Aired 10/27/2014

    A loan for a wedding ring is the cause for a dispute; a man claims he was injured on purpose while racing a 7-year-old child.

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  • High-Speed Brake Fail?!; Texts Escalate to Restraining Order
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    High-Speed Brake Fail?!; Texts Escalate to Restraining Order

    Season 1 Episode 57 - Aired 10/28/2014

    A woman claims blames mechanical issues caused the motor vehicle accident she was in; a money loan and restraining order are disputed between co-workers.

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  • Emergency Anxiety Meds; World's Best Stepmother?
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    Emergency Anxiety Meds; World's Best Stepmother?

    Season 1 Episode 58 - Aired 10/29/2014

    A woman accuses her landlord of going through her personal belongings; A family dispute is brought to court.

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  • Come to Court With Clean Hands!; Hookah Lounge Fallout
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    Come to Court With Clean Hands!; Hookah Lounge Fallout

    Season 1 Episode 59 - Aired 10/30/2014

    Ex-roommates argue over rental agreement; a motor vehicle accident including a wild night out and a collision with a rock is discussed.

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  • Explicit Photos Lure Vietnam Vet?; I Don't Flirt With Short Women!
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    Explicit Photos Lure Vietnam Vet?; I Don't Flirt With Short Women!

    Season 1 Episode 60 - Aired 10/30/2014

    A man claims he's being taken advantage of by a younger woman; An insurance agent claims a client harassed her over a payment that didn't work out as he had planned.

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