Judge Mathis Podcast

First, The plaintiff sold her daughter’s friend, the defendant, a car, but she alleges the defendant hasn’t paid in full, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists she tried to make a payment and left cash in the plaintiff’s mailbox. Then, The plaintiff claims he gave the defendant, his ex-girlfriend, money to help her out with personal expenses while she was working as an exotic dancer. Ho...

First, The plaintiff and the defendant used to be married. However, the plaintiff is suing her ex-husband because she claims the defendant owes her for a quitclaim deed for the house during their divorce. The defendant says he didn’t want to get divorced in the first place. Besides, the defendant insists he doesn’t make enough money to pay the fee. Then, The plaintiff claims she bought her niece a...

First, The plaintiff used to date the defendant. While living together, the plaintiff alleges the defendant failed to pay rent for several months, so she’s suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff is suing him for more than he owes. Then, The plaintiff claims the defendant knowingly sold her an illegal vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing for a refund. The defendant insists the plaintiff knew what...

First, The plaintiff was married to the defendant’s son. The plaintiff claims her ex-father-in-law asked for a loan, but he spent it recklessly and hasn’t paid it back, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues that the plaintiff never gave him a deadline to pay back the money. Then, The plaintiff moved in with her brother. However, the plaintiff alleges while living together, her brother to...

First, The plaintiff launched an all-female comedy show and booked the defendant to perform her stand-up routine. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant agreed to sell 10 tickets but only sold two, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues that the tickets were too expensive for a new comedy show. Then, The plaintiff says his son was driving one of his cars when the defendant struck the...

First, The plaintiff claims the defendant, her granddaughter’s friend, drove her four-wheeler recklessly and ran into a fence post, so the plaintiff is suing for damages. The defendant argues that the plaintiff was present the entire time and should have said something about his driving if it bothered her. Then, The plaintiff claims he agreed to work on the defendant’s deck for a fee. However, the...

First, The plaintiff met the defendant at her grandfather’s funeral and was told the defendant was her sister. The plaintiff wants to know for sure, so she has petitioned the court for a sibling DNA test. The defendant is eager to find out the truth. Then, The plaintiff claims the defendant’s son ran into her car, so she’s suing for damages. The defendant admits her son did hit the plaintiff’s car...

First, The plaintiff, a former heroin addict, met the defendant when she moved into his sober living facility. However, the plaintiff is suing the defendant because after he kicked her out, she says he threw out her belongings. The defendant argues that the plaintiff wanted to move out, and he gave her three days to pick up her things, but the plaintiff never showed up. Then, The plaintiff moved i...

First, The plaintiff met the defendant on a dating app, but he realized they would be better off as friends. The plaintiff claims he loaned money to the defendant so he could put down a deposit on a new apartment but has yet to be repaid, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists there was no deadline given on the loan. Then, The plaintiff is suing her ex-boyfriend for unpaid child support....

First, The plaintiff met the defendant at work and sold her a van. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant hasn’t paid her back, so she is suing. The defendant insists she paid the plaintiff already. Then, The plaintiff purchased a car from her friend, the defendant, but she never received it. When the plaintiff asked for a refund, the defendant refused, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendan...

First, The plaintiff says the defendant, his ex, once asked him to join a threesome with her and another man while they were together. The plaintiff is suing his ex-girlfriend for breach of contract and stolen property. The defendant claims she broke up with the plaintiff because he became violent, and she eventually had to file a stalking order against him. Then, The plaintiff claims her cousin u...

First, The plaintiff claims she added her brother to her cell phone plan, but he failed to pay his portion of the bill, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits he missed two months of payments but insists the plaintiff shut off his phone, so he feels he shouldn’t have to pay anymore. Then, The plaintiff says the defendant hired him to do some work around her home. However, the plaintiff cl...

First, The plaintiff was married to the defendant, and he was heartbroken when she said she was in love with another man. The plaintiff is suing his ex-wife for breach of contract, an insurance deductible, and payments. The defendant claims the plaintiff was controlling, and when she told him she wanted a divorce, the defendant’s ex-husband had her wrongfully committed to a psych ward. Then, The p...

First, The plaintiff is dating the defendant, and they share a son. However, the plaintiff’s family claims her child doesn’t look like the defendant, so the plaintiff has petitioned the court for a paternity test. The defendant has been there for the child since birth, and he’s hoping the paternity test will prove he’s the father. Then, The plaintiff claims the defendant, an acquaintance, hit his...

First, The plaintiff was married to the defendant’s brother when he was murdered. After her husband’s death, the plaintiff says the defendant stole money from him, so she’s suing. The defendant says the money went toward the funeral. Then, The plaintiff, a magician, met the defendant in a production class. The plaintiff claims he loaned the defendant money for court fees but has yet to be repaid,...

First, The plaintiff claims that after he and the defendant, his brother, received an inheritance, the defendant soon ran out of money. The plaintiff gave his brother a loan but has yet to be repaid in full, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant argues the plaintiff is in the wrong for giving an irresponsible person money in the first place. Then, The plaintiff purchased a van from the defendan...

First, The plaintiff met the defendant on a dating website, but after their first date, she knew they’d be better off as friends. The plaintiff claims one night she and the defendant were in her car when the defendant’s girlfriend shot her vehicle 13 times, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant admits that his girlfriend shot the plaintiff’s car but insists the plaintiff should be suing her. Pl...

First, The plaintiff met the defendant while caring for his daughter at a day care facility, and she claims they had a one-night stand. The plaintiff says she made a partial payment to the defendant for a car, but he took the vehicle, so the plaintiff is suing. The defendant insists the plaintiff told him she didn’t want the vehicle anymore, and he told her the payment was nonrefundable. Then, The...

First, The plaintiff met the defendant at a motel, and they had a one-night stand. Afterward, the plaintiff took a shower, and when he came back, the defendant was gone, along with his laptop, jewelry, and car, so he’s suing. The defendant admits she has stolen things in the past but is trying to make amends. Then, The plaintiff has known the defendant for over 30 years and claims she’s a hothead...

First, The plaintiff was good friends with the defendant, which is why he agreed to rent a car to him. The plaintiff is suing the defendant because he got into an accident and damaged the vehicle. The defendant insists that the plaintiff told him the car was fully covered in case of any damage. Then, The plaintiff went to the defendant’s shop to get her hair braided. The next day, the plaintiff al...

First, The plaintiff married the defendant’s father when the defendant was 13 years old. The plaintiff loaned the defendant and her boyfriend money to pay rent. She says the defendant hasn’t paid her back, so she’s suing for an unpaid loan. The defendant says the plaintiff helped change her father for the better because he used to be abusive. The defendant thinks the plaintiff is suing her prematu...

First, The plaintiff is suing his estranged wife because he claims she stole money from his bank account. The defendant says she is in the process of paying the plaintiff back, and she is countersuing for rent and emotional distress. Then, The plaintiff took several designer handbags to the defendant to sell at her consignment shop. However, the plaintiff claims the defendant closed her shop witho...

First, The plaintiff started dealing drugs when she was 17 and became an addict. The defendant was the plaintiff’s cellmate, and the plaintiff is suing for three unpaid loans. The defendant insists the plaintiff is suing her prematurely, and she needs more time. Then, The plaintiff married the defendant after they met online, but they got divorced because the plaintiff says she was abusive toward...

First, The plaintiff is suing her former friend because she claims she lent money to the defendant for rent and child expenses, but the defendant hasn’t paid her back. The defendant insists the money was a gift. Then, The plaintiff dated the defendant, and when their daughter was 2 months old, she tragically passed away. The plaintiff claims the defendant owes her money for child support, so she’s...

First, The plaintiff, a hairstylist, claims he paid to participate in the defendant’s hair competition. However, the plaintiff says it was a waste of time, so he’s suing for a refund. The defendant insists she hosts the hottest hair show in Detroit, and the plaintiff is nothing but a sore loser. Then, The plaintiff is suing her daughter because she claims she bought tickets to take the defendant’s...