Judge Mathis Season 16 Episode 71 Episode 71
- January 9, 2015
Judge Mathis season 16 episode 71, titled "Episode 71," follows Judge Greg Mathis as he presides over various cases. The episode begins with a case involving a woman named Jasmine, who is suing her ex-boyfriend, DeAndre, for unpaid rent and damages to her apartment. Jasmine claims that DeAndre owed her $2,500 in back rent and caused $1,000 in damages to her apartment, while DeAndre claims that he never agreed to pay rent and that the damages were already there when he moved in. Judge Mathis listens to both sides and ultimately rules in favor of Jasmine, awarding her $3,500 in damages.
The second case involves a man named Marcus, who is suing his ex-girlfriend, Tina, for a loan he claims he gave her. Marcus claims that he loaned Tina $2,000 to help pay for her daughter's medical expenses, but that she never paid him back. Tina denies ever receiving the loan and argues that Marcus is simply trying to get back at her for breaking up with him. Judge Mathis listens to both sides and ultimately rules in favor of Marcus, awarding him $2,000 in damages.
The third case features a woman named Monique, who is suing her former friend, Jada, for an unpaid loan. Monique claims that she loaned Jada $5,000 to help her pay off a debt, but that Jada never paid her back. Jada denies ever receiving the loan and argues that Monique is simply trying to get money out of her. Judge Mathis listens to both sides and ultimately rules in favor of Monique, awarding her $5,000 in damages.
The fourth case involves a landlord named Tony, who is being sued by his former tenants, Mark and Angela, for a security deposit. Mark and Angela claim that they paid a $1,000 security deposit when they moved into Tony's rental property, but that Tony refused to return it when they moved out. Tony denies ever receiving a security deposit and argues that Mark and Angela caused damage to the property that he had to repair. Judge Mathis listens to both sides and ultimately rules in favor of Mark and Angela, awarding them $1,000 in damages.
The fifth and final case features a woman named Lisa, who is suing her former friend, Mary, for an unpaid loan. Lisa claims that she loaned Mary $500 to help her pay for her daughter's dance lessons, but that Mary never paid her back. Mary denies ever receiving the loan and argues that Lisa is simply trying to get money out of her. Judge Mathis listens to both sides and ultimately rules in favor of Lisa, awarding her $500 in damages.
Throughout the episode, Judge Mathis provides insightful commentary as he listens to each case and makes his rulings. He offers advice on how to resolve disputes and encourages individuals to take responsibility for their actions. Whether he is presiding over a case involving unpaid rent or an unpaid loan, Judge Mathis remains impartial and fair in his decision-making, ensuring that justice is served. Overall, Judge Mathis season 16 episode 71 provides an engaging look into the American legal system and the important role that judges play in resolving disputes and enforcing the law.