Judge Mathis Season 15 Episode 14 Episode 14
- September 26, 2013
Judge Mathis is a reality courtroom show that features cases that are interesting and involve everyday people. The show is a creation of Greg Mathis, and it started airing in 1998. Mathis is a retired judge, and he uses his legal expertise to help resolve various disputes brought before him.
Season 15, Episode 14 of Judge Mathis features a case between two former roommates, Rachel and Lila. Rachel is seeking damages from Lila for allegedly damaging her property while they were living together. According to Rachel, Lila damaged her car, her furniture, and other personal belongings. Rachel claims that Lila is responsible for the damages and wants her to pay up.
Lila, on the other hand, denies Rachel's allegations. She claims that the damages were not her fault, as she was not the only person living in the shared apartment. Lila argues that other individuals lived in the apartment and could have caused the damages. She also accuses Rachel of being a negligent roommate who did not take proper care of her property.
The show begins with Judge Mathis introducing the case and asking Rachel and Lila to present their cases. Rachel goes first, explaining that she trusted Lila to take care of the apartment, but she was disappointed to find that her belongings had been damaged. She shows pictures and receipts of the damages and asks Lila to pay $3,000 in damages.
Lila then presents her defense, claiming that she did not cause the damages and that Rachel was not a good roommate. She accuses Rachel of neglecting their living space and not taking proper care of her belongings. Lila also states that she cannot afford to pay the amount that Rachel is asking for and requests that the judge dismiss the case.
Judge Mathis listens carefully to both parties, asking them questions and clarifying some points as needed. He also reviews the evidence presented by both individuals. After reviewing the evidence and listening to both arguments, Judge Mathis delivers his verdict.
He notes that the evidence presented by Rachel is compelling and that it appears that Lila is at fault for the damages. However, he also points out that Rachel could have taken better care of her property and that some of the damages could have been avoided. Therefore, Judge Mathis orders Lila to pay Rachel $1,500 instead of the $3,000 she is requesting.
After delivering his verdict, Judge Mathis takes a moment to advise both Rachel and Lila on how they can avoid similar situations in the future. He reminds them that they were once friends and that they should try to resolve their differences and move forward in a positive manner.
Overall, Season 15 Episode 14 of Judge Mathis is an interesting and engaging episode that highlights the importance of being a responsible roommate and taking care of one's belongings. Judge Mathis delivers a fair verdict that takes into consideration both parties' arguments and helps bring the case to a conclusion.