Judge Mathis Season 17 Episode 72 Episode 72
- January 14, 2016
Judge Mathis is a courtroom reality show that features the cases and disputes brought forth by plaintiffs and defendants of all backgrounds and walks of life. This particular episode, Season 17 Episode 72, sees Judge Mathis presiding over a variety of cases ranging from accusations of property damage to breech of contract.
The first case revolves around two women who were previously good friends but have now found themselves at odds over a property dispute. The plaintiff claims that the defendant damaged her property during a recent move and refused to take responsibility for the damage. However, the defendant disputes these claims and insists that any damage was simply wear and tear from normal use. Judge Mathis must suss out the truth behind these allegations and determine whether the defendant is responsible for the cost of repairs.
The next case involves a man who was contracted to do work for a property owner but claims that he was never paid for his services. The plaintiff argues that he completed the work to satisfaction and made several attempts to collect payment, but the property owner has yet to pay him. The defendant, on the other hand, contends that the plaintiff did not complete the work to his specifications and therefore does not owe him payment. Once again, Judge Mathis must decide who is telling the truth and rule accordingly.
The third case of the episode concerns a young woman who is claiming that her former friend owes her money for rent and utilities. The plaintiff argues that they had an agreement in which the defendant would pay her share of the bills for their shared living space, but that she has yet to receive any payment. The defendant, however, maintains that there was no such agreement and that the plaintiff is simply trying to take advantage of her. In this case, Judge Mathis must determine whether there was an implicit agreement between the two parties regarding rent and utilities and rule accordingly.
Another case featured in this episode involves a man who is suing his former employer for wrongful termination. The plaintiff claims that he was let go from his job in retaliation for speaking out against unsafe working conditions and that his employer violated several labor laws in the process. The defendant, however, argues that the plaintiff was fired for poor performance and that he did not follow company policies and procedures. Judge Mathis must navigate the complex terrain of labor laws and company policies to determine whether the plaintiff was in fact wrongfully terminated.
Finally, in the last case of the episode, Judge Mathis hears a dispute between two neighbors who are at odds over a shared parking lot. The plaintiff claims that the defendant has been using the parking lot for business purposes and blocking access to his own property. The defendant, in turn, argues that the plaintiff has been harassing her and that she is entitled to use the parking lot as she sees fit. Judge Mathis must evaluate the evidence presented by both parties and decide whether the defendant has been using the parking lot inappropriately.
In each of these cases, Judge Mathis brings his years of legal expertise and his no-nonsense approach to courtroom proceedings to bear in order to arrive at a just ruling. His ability to see through the conflicting testimonies of the parties involved and assess each case on its own merits makes Judge Mathis a compelling and entertaining show to watch. Those looking for justice will certainly find it on this episode of Judge Mathis.