The judge awarded the plaintiff only the book value of his car but not what it would have cost to fix it. A repair would have exceeded book value by about 3 grand. I thought to myself, this isn't fair. The search for another car is going to take some time and expense. Acquiring another car will result in taxes, registration fees, etc. Shouldn't the defendant be liable for this too? The defendant admitted smashing the plaintiffs car. Admitted it was his fault. So how come you didn't pay the man? asked the judge. Because he never bothered to contact me he replied. The judge was livid. You screw up the man's car and then you make him chase you? the judge yelled. The judge continued, What are you? A moron?
Which brings another question. Does the moron get the car?