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# Santa Monica small claims case: judge's ruling in 'You be the judge' series
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/you-be-20030710/
- Published: 2003-07-10T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T02:30:42.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Crime, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*THe JuDge*

“You be the judge” is an occasional series in which we invite readers to predict the outcome of Santa Monica small claims cases. Yesterday we presented the facts of the case. Today, we report the actual judge’s ruling.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 10, 2003.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/071003.pdf?ref=smdp.com)