Ford knows that she is in debt to Westing—a debt she’s ashamed of, as she may never be able to repay it. In spite of the cruel taunts Westing used to level against Ford as a girl, he is the man who made Ford’s success possible.

What was Sam Westing’s mistake according to Judge Ford?

Sam Westing’s mistake, according Judge Ford, was including an incorrect heir. (Raskin 120) Sydelle Pulaski, the secretary to the president of Shultz Sausages, was chosen to live in Sunset Towers.

Who is the judge in the Sam Westing case?

Judge Josie-Jo “J.J.” Ford is a judge who serves in the Appellate Division of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She’s one of Sam Westing ’s 16 potential heirs.

How old is JJ Ford in the Westing Game?

The Westing Game. JJ (Josie-Jo) Ford is a 42 year old African-American woman who lives in apartment 4D in Sunset Tower. She is a judge and has has served many judicial positions, such as the State Supreme Court, and the Appellate division.

Ford knows that she is in debt to Westing—a debt she’s ashamed of, as she may never be able to repay it. In spite of the cruel taunts Westing used to level against Ford as a girl, he is the man who made Ford’s success possible.

How is Judge Ford related to Sam Westing?

Ford has a secret connection to Westing that she’s embarrassed to admit: her mother was once a servant in the Westing house, and her father was the gardener. As such, Ford grew up in the house—and Sam Westing, who took a shine to her, often challenged her to chess games and even financed her private-school education.

Judge Josie-Jo “J.J.” Ford is a judge who serves in the Appellate Division of the Wisconsin Supreme Court. She’s one of Sam Westing ’s 16 potential heirs.

What did Judge Ford get from the sale of Sunset Towers?

After all, her future was invested in when she was just an aspiring legal eagle: Her debt would finally be repaid–with interest; the money she received from the sale of her share of Sunset Towers would pay for the education of another youngster, just as Sam Westing had paid for hers. (28.8)

Ford has a secret connection to Westing that she’s embarrassed to admit: her mother was once a servant in the Westing house, and her father was the gardener. As such, Ford grew up in the house—and Sam Westing, who took a shine to her, often challenged her to chess games and even financed her private-school education.

How did JJ Ford grow up in the House?

As such, Ford grew up in the house—and Sam Westing, who took a shine to her, often challenged her to chess games and even financed her private-school education. Ford knows that she is in debt to Westing—a debt she’s ashamed of, as she may never be able to repay it.

Why did Judge Ford and Sandy think Westing died?

1. Judge Ford and Sandy thought Westing died of natural causes and was now punishing people, so they got profiles on all the heirs. 2. The two then figured out that Crow was Westing’s ex-wife, and tried to protect her. 3. Lastly, they listed no answer, as they knew Westing wasn’t murdered.

The Westing Game. JJ (Josie-Jo) Ford is a 42 year old African-American woman who lives in apartment 4D in Sunset Tower. She is a judge and has has served many judicial positions, such as the State Supreme Court, and the Appellate division.

Who was judge Josie Jo Ford’s partner in the Westing Game?

Her education was paid for by Sam Westing as Judge Ford’s parents worked for Sam Westing as servants. When she was young, she often played chess with Sam, but never once beat him. In the Westing Game, her partner is Sandy McSouthers. The clues that Judge Ford and Sam McSouthers received were, “SKIES AM SHINING BROTHER”.