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A People’s Court clip shows Judge Milian ruling on a wedding photographer’s deposit after a hurricane disrupts the couple’s plans, and advising them to include such terms in their contract.
0:01 This defendant had a right to counter-sue the plaintiff for 5,000 dollars because she suffered damage as a result of the breach. 0:08 I find it kind of curious that she didn't do it, and that will do it for this case. 0:11 The litigants for the next case on the way into the courtroom right now. 0:16 Who cares? 0:16 It's a matter of accountability. You have to be responsible for the property. 0:19 If it's in his father's name, he can go around playing games, and then his father has to take the rap. 0:23 That's not fair. 0:24 Interesting point. Going inside the courtroom, here's the judge. 0:28 Next case on the docket, the plaintiffs had a problem with their wedding called Francis. 0:32 No, it's not an and, it's the case of that really blows. 0:37 Does the photographer get to keep the deposit? 0:39 Yes, that's what a deposit's for. 0:41 What do you think, ma'am? 0:42 No, I don't think so. 0:43 Why? 0:44 Because they took the chance of having the vacation there anyway. 0:47 You know, we can't predict Mother Nature. 0:49 But you're saying the photographer gets to keep it then? 0:51 Mm, yeah, I think so. 0:53 Okay, ma'am? 0:54 No, he went for the hills, he left. She get her money back, her special day, get her the money back. 0:58 OK, we're going inside the courtroom. Here's Judge Milian. 1:02 If this hurricane really did hit and it destroyed the place so you couldn't have the wedding, it would be an act of God, and it means the contract couldn't be accomplished, therefore the deposit goes back. 1:13 Make sure it's in your contract. 
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