Judge Judy

The parties involved rely solely on spoken terms, forming a verbal contract worth $14,500 for a Harley, but the transaction falls apart after the barter element is miscommunicated, and the deal ends badly, leaving both sides dissatisfied and the agreement unresolved.

Series 21 is presented as a programme episode, falling within the broader catalogue of the series. It is catalogued simply as an episode of the ongoing programme, with no further classification beyond its placement in the twenty‑first instalment. The central narrative revolves around a spoken agreement worth $14,500 that concerns the purchase of a Harley‑Davidson motorcycle. The parties rely solely on a verbal contract, and the transaction ultimately unravels when the barter element of the arrangement is misunderstood. Because the deal is not recorded in writing, the exchange of goods that was meant to accompany the cash payment becomes ambiguous. The miscommunication surrounding this barter component proves pivotal, leading the parties to interpret the terms differently. The breakdown of the agreement results in a decidedly negative outcome for those involved. The loss in translation of the barter portion means the intended exchange cannot be completed, and the $14,500 verbal contract for the Harley ends in dispute and disappointment.