Judge Mathis Season 17 Episode 88 Episode 88

Judge Mathis is a courtroom reality TV show that features real-life cases that are presided over by retired Michigan district judge Greg Mathis. Judge Mathis offers arbitration for disputes between individuals, ranging from small claims to actual criminal offenses. Each case is presented to Judge Mathis who hears both sides before coming to a conclusion. The show is educational on one aspect as it aims to teach viewers about the legal system regarding common disputes that can arise in day to day life. In the episode titled Episode 88, Judge Mathis takes on yet another set of cases to determine justice.

In Episode 88, Judge Mathis takes on six cases that showcase the complex intertwining of personal issues and the legal justice system. The first case involves a young lady named Kia who is suing her ex-boyfriend, Derrick, for a car that he crashed while driving without permission. Derrick claims that the car was a gift, but Kia argued that she still held the lien on the vehicle and had allowed Derrick to only drive it, not own it. Derrick’s defense in court is that as a result of Kia pulling away from the relationship, he had an emotional breakdown and crashed her car. Judge Mathis hears both sides of the case and comes to a conclusion that surprises both Derrick and Kia.

The second case features a former couple, Vincent, and Taquisha, who were both regular visitors to each other’s homes. In the process of one of his visits, Vincent broke Taquisha’s glass table and was not able to pay for the damage, causing Taquisha to sue Vincent for the amount required to replace the table. Vincent countersues,however, by claiming that Taquisha had thrown a plate at him, causing a cut on his face, and thus he was the one who was hurt first leading him to defend himself. Judge Mathis listens attentively as both parties present their cases and presents a ruling.

The third case features a woman named Yenlin who is suing her ex-boyfriend, Israel, for the money that she loaned him during their relationship. Israel claims that he had already paid back the money that he owed Yenlin and that he does not owe her any more money. Yenlin provides documentation that Israel indeed owes her the amount she is suing for. Judge Mathis narrows down the case, eventually arriving at his decision after several rounds of questioning and discussion.

In a tragic story, a mother, Ashley, is suing her daughter's father, Raymond, for funeral expenses after he refused to help pay for her daughter’s funeral, as she died under suspicious circumstances while in his care. The tension is high in the courtroom as both parties present their views, with Raymond detailing his issues with Ashley’s parenting and how this led to the death of their daughter. Judge Mathis proceeds with compassion and sensitivity as he hears both sides before he hands down his verdict.

The fifth case features siblings who have sued their mother, Lashell, for the return of property that they claimed belonged to their deceased grandmother. Lashell claims that their grandmother gave the property to her before her death, but the siblings claim that it was promised to them. Judge Mathis recognizes that in family matters such as these, relationships are at stake and takes into account the emotional side of the case before rendering his decision.

Finally, in the last case of Episode 88, a woman named Nina sues a former friend for an unpaid loan. Nina claims that she loaned her friend money under the condition that the friend would immediately pay it back. However, the friend failed to pay back the money and thus Nina sued. The defendant provides reasons that she was not able to pay the debt and the reasons she should not be held responsible for it. Judge Mathis hears their explanation and moves forward with his decision.

Overall, Episode 88 of Judge Mathis is a riveting representation of contemporary issues plaguing today’s society. The show offers an inside look at how legal issues are handled and provides viewers with education regarding common disputes that can arise between individuals. Judge Mathis balances grace, intelligence, and the law in the way he resolves the cases before him. Each of the cases presented in the episode brings in new levels of complexity and illustrates the many different ways that legal issues can emerge, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats as they wait to find out how Judge Mathis will resolve each case.