Bracing for It

[@JazzyJeffRealTalk]

The moment JM heard 8 kids 8 baby mamas, and drug addict, it was a wrap for the defendant 🤣😂😆

[@Dshipp25]

Everytime, bad pass you damn near lost the case even with facts😂😂😂😂

[@wordplay6665]

😂

[@alexusfx763]

Didn’t even clap for his sobriety 😂

[@quentinjones6877]

Pretty much

[@mscarter624]

JM is so sometimey 🤦🏽‍♀️. He claims if people come in his court and are humble and admit their addiction he won't embarrass them, but it really depends on his mood. He loves to humiliate people.

[@rondaallen7211]

that's right. that deliberate misunderstanding about the braces was stupid and cringy.

[@buttalove5437]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Earthspirit555]

Imagine the humiliation his KIDS feel for those 30+ years of him cracked out. Please, it’s the least he can do for his own spawn after traumatizing them for most of their childhood and young adulthood life.

[@MelissaM.3121]

Humble would've meant being truthful. I didnt have it but not dwindleing her down to zero then say he forgot. He's not and not wanting to come out of pocket. It's cool to stand and admit but what's the follow through with it. There's much more and that is what JM was getting at.

[@rondaallen7211]

@@Earthspirit555 doesn't mean he has to be humiliated on national tv. Greg is conceited and as an Aries, loves to embarrass people. he loves causing pain.

[@PrettyColorsDoe]

The way Doyle held her hand when giving her the necklace. He is so empathetic ❤

[@MsBizzyRae]

That’s exactly what I came to the comments to say. Doyle is my favorite (second to JM of course). He is funny, but his subtle gestures show so much care and empathy. The way he handed it to her and grabbed her hand made me tear up.🥹💚

[@SB-tc2jr]

I noticed that also

[@sistercecilialittmon]

He sure is. Doyle is very empathetic.

[@Jay-ng9wq]

It was a promise of a gift. That isn’t enforceable is it? Judge says that all the time smh

[@buttalove5437]

OMG YES! That’s exactly what I said while watching. What the heck?? That’s why I say Mathis is ridiculous.

[@misterbee66]

Exactly. He is such a walking contradiction.

[@brennenjones6658]

Yeah, I thought she would lose as soon as that bit of context was revealed. He clearly promised a gift and even said it was a birthday/Christmas gift according to her own testimony. JM was already triggered and that's why he wound up enforcing the promise.

[@KeelyB2318]

I was looking for this exact commitment. JM is so emotional I can't value his decisions at all.

[@babyboo2010ism]

Naw if you rely on that gift you can sue, he also be saying this

[@PrettySavageDefense1]

The judge robbed dude of his chain in court 🤣🤣🤣 he wild for that

[@kayshawnsimmons5585]

The daughter is wearing the chain

[@PrettySavageDefense1]

@@kayshawnsimmons5585 duhh. The judge made him give it up tho

[@rondaallen7211]

what you want to bet he'll get it back?

[@PrettySavageDefense1]

@@rondaallen7211 😂 he definitely will

[@brennenjones6658]

🤣🤣🤣

[@musetv2459]

God bless that man. God lift his head

[@tom11zz884]

Judge seems like he needs therapy for his issues with his father.

[@soulstrength]

Agreed.

[@s.k4471]

Why because he doesn’t congratulate a crackhead for being sober for 12 years but doesn’t know if his 8 kids graduated high school and have a skilled trade? Yeah ight

[@larzteedee]

This comment! No, because how come he NEVER mentions his dad. Idek a thing about him, is he a deadbeat, did he die, how did he ever interact with him if he was living? I like this comment because it's probably something deeper behind it. I wanna know.

[@kentthomason6285]

​@s.k4471 Naw he's beyond emotional, with every father that comes in there. And so far as8 kids the women didn't know he was cracked and irresponsible before opening their legs

[@s.k4471]

@@kentthomason6285 I’m sure those ladies were crackhead too who probably didn’t know he was just dumping and running. Also, I’m sure he also still has more kids than those 8 women combined.

[@maqueldwheel]

Judge lame as hell for this. As many times as I’ve watched his videos and saw him say “I can’t do anything about a promise of a gift”! Smh

[@xoxou5388]

@maqueldwheel You are correct! I am also surprised about Judge Mathis verdict on this matter.

[@God-Love-Freedom]

She opened credit based on his promise. That changes the dynamic of the promise into a loan.

[@britgetfit908]

You can see the child come out in her when she smiles at her dad 😩🥰🙏🏽 beautiful smile

[@GoddessK95]

belittling someone is never okay

[@SB-tc2jr]

this man did nothing to deserve that!!!!

[@God-Love-Freedom]

Abandoning 8 children is never ok.

[@Erica-zg7yo]

Nope ....he abandoned his children , he knows nothing about them .

[@tierradeas5606]

I don't know if I would have sued my parent over a promise... we grown

[@delonjuan]

Taking her past out on her father money hungry

[@daniellem.6794]

Sometimes people just want an absentee parent to be accountable. To apologize. To acknowledge how they've hurt them.

[@Ginaaaa555]

Dang mathis you broke that man. Defendant wanted to go off so bad

[@mom2babygkaterad946]

Yes he did & normally I’d feel bad for the former addict, but not this time. He truly needs to humble himself. No one owes him anything. He’s the one who owes his kids a better Father & a much better human being!

[@KeelyB2318]

This case was so wrong. JM making emotional decisions because of his daddy issues. This grown lady sueing her dad because she wanted to get her teeth fixed. At her age she should be able to pay for her own dental needs. I really hope she gives her dad his necklace back. JM was dead ass wrong for that. Im really beginning to like him less and less.

[@SB-tc2jr]

EVERYTHING you said!!!!

[@God-Love-Freedom]

As Judge Mathis stated, her father's drug addiction and abandonment cause her to have far fewer resources when entering into her adulthood. This is why JM asked the present state of his adult children. She would be better off in life to afford braces if not for his abandonment and non-provision. Most parents get their children bracelets while they are still children anyway.

[@lottiejones1676]

Defendant: Good morning Your Honor... Your Honor:

[@SB-tc2jr]

Sure did! (COLD)

[@randommusings4957]

He said he knows nothing about any "bracelets", lol

[@KennorisGreen-in1qx]

I had to rewind it after I saw your message 🤣😂🤣he did say bracelets 🤦🤦🤦🤣😂🤣

[@Crystal-Love]

👀😂😂😂

[@misterbee66]

Exactly.

[@SB-tc2jr]

He sure did! 🤭 lol

[@kayshawnsimmons5585]

Judge Mathis is speaking to the reality of drug addiction on the kids, friends and loved ones. Neglect from a parent living in addiction is deep and many are suffering from it.

[@moddyboddy3631]

But THIS father was humble. So many people come there and say “well that was in my addiction”.

[@kayshawnsimmons5585]

@@moddyboddy3631 that doesn't make it better for the people he hurt saying I was an addict then. Which is what JM was saying. He must make amens to the people he hurt while addicted

[@notsotwistdrlly5380]

@@moddyboddy3631yet he still lied to try and get out from paying to help his daughter

[@MrsOrganics]

You ruled on a promise of a gift with hearsay evidence from a third party. Judge Mathis you are horrible for this ruling!

[@freereign911]

Ummm, yeah he tripped out! It’s as if he is communicating to this man everything that he needed to say to his own father smdh Judge Mathis get out your feelings bro and focus on this case👨🏽‍⚖️

[@buttalove5437]

Thank you! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@kearstonprice]

Yea he never really allowed the man to tell his story. Just like the children went through trauma and have a story, the father has a story that may have lead to drug addiction

[@jarronwilliams7227]

@@kearstonpricewho gives af bout his story . He had that sob story before he made 8 kids

[@quentinjones6877]

Right

[@mmmfun77]

Look at her smile when she got that necklace. So cute.

[@mariealhassan8205]

girl give your daddy back his necklace 😅😅😅 that broke the man’s heart 😂😂😂

[@SB-tc2jr]

If she doesn't return it... I hope her neck turns green! 😡

[@mariealhassan8205]

@@SB-tc2jr 😂😂😂

[@SB-tc2jr]

@@mariealhassan8205 😅

[@QS0924]

im sure she gave it back. 😂

[@Laureina03]

I just love after the case, Doyle standing behind them smiling as they hug. ❤❤❤

[@jplaya2023]

Linda must've took a loooooooooooooongggg walk this morning Docta because DOC was in his bag the moment this case began

[@larzteedee]

Just straight messing around lol

[@garyyarbough6597]

The daughter is so beautiful and has a very great spirit and God bless her ❤️

[@geminlove24]

JM is definitely Bi-polar BUT I agree with him. People are too lax with men having kids all over the damn place that they cannot take care of and women having kids with a man knowing he don't take care of the ones he has. For example, the recent story of "The random man in Atlanta" with 7 baby mama's it's a damn shame

[@BREEZYM6015]

I quit drinking seven years ago and am dishonest from time to time. Does that mean that I'm not in recovery? 😂

[@charannaneal3042]

😂😂😂 you quit drinking but clearly didn't quit playing! I'ma say it depends on how he feels that day.🥴🤭🤭🤭

[@babyboo2010ism]

He just bullied that man smh

[@12tyecha]

JM was way too hard on him smfh . He told the story b4 he could tell it himself. Couldn't wait to call him a crackhead

[@kerrywhite5253]

Can someone please help me out here. I thought a promise of a gift was just that?🤔 Mathis had plenty of other cases where that was his ruling.

[@buttalove5437]

Exactly. Smh what a joke

[@jimmcdonald9490]

But when u lie u automatically lose regardless and dude clearly lied. And his track record of drug abuse did him in . If he said yes I told her but things came up, then plaintiff would most likely have had lost on the gift premise

[@papalegbasson2447]

I feel some type of way him giving up his necklace. He earned it. It has to be another way.

[@lexielexie8819]

exactly he was so cold to that man :(

[@dawniipoo322]

​@@lexielexie8819i agree

[@minervaloves]

Nah. He didn’t raise her. He didn’t pay for her upbringing. That’s nothing.

[@SB-tc2jr]

Agree! - I'm not happy about the way JM showed out!

[@daniellefobbs2366]

Doesn’t he think when he comes down on people like that he can make them relapse cuz he comes down so hard on them some of them already feel bad but coming down on them like that is kinda harsh

[@ScorPOQween]

How did he rule on the promise of a gift?

[@chocalechevux804]

Yeah I’m confused on that as well

[@awesumlie]

The exception to this rule is detrimental reliability

[@awesumlie]

When someone is reliant on your promise of your gift and revoking it or not completing that gift causes the recipient a loss or suffering

[@farrahgibson5511]

I cannot stand JM sometimes!! Wtf else does he want addicts to do....? He is UGH. Congratulations Mr for your recovery. 😊

[@wordplay6665]

Judge was not impressed with his sobriety. He had children that some he was using their entire lives 😢🙏🏾

[@Jonescarla1738]

Uncle Greg in his feelings on this one. He’s inadvertently punishing his own father for not being there. It is what it is. If I could be a tv judge that rules off of ‘feelings’ instead of the law, I’d be making bank with ratings. Come up with ‘Feelings’ court. I’m on it😈

[@B.jacksonn]

Maybe his way of making amends is trying to be there as much as he could I didn’t think counseling was the only way he had to

[@SweetCammieEyes1]

He couldn't deny that is his daughter if he tried! At the end when they hugged you can see the strong resemblance

[@Trinity-Tee]

She told him she love him 3 times and he never once acknowledged her. Sad

[@condesabeatriz9303]

So, JM's treatment of him is valid, because that is not cool.

[@lailanimessina1473]

Yes he did say it back after the case and apologized wym

[@SB-tc2jr]

The title was perfect! We should have braced for it!!! but we weren't prepared for these shenanigans!

[@tiendaphillips8738]

I hope the daughter gives her dad his necklace back he earned that and thats his reminder to do better everyday.. idk why the judge did that. And so confused on this case because wouldnt that be a promise of a gift that cant be enforced by law?? How did she win this case? Got his AA necklace and a promise enforced. Wth

[@SB-tc2jr]

me too, she needs to return her dad's property... she has no rights to it. She should feel guilty. And I hope it makes her neck itch!!!

[@12tyecha]

What was the point of making him give her his chain smfh JM is ridiculous and emotional

[@tiacooper23]

He doesn’t even remember it and a friends text message? Come on she could’ve told her to text that.

[@ajacks6]

I thought a promise of a gift is not binding Judge Mathis🤔

[@lexielexie8819]

I cant believe she sued him over that

[@LeshaFBaby]

Jm cares less about your sobriety if you have not went back and tried to right your wrongs..some get clean and just want their family and friends to move on and let it go

[@mrsir4315]

Bad ruling. It was a promise of a gift which he didn't complete. Can't sue for that

[@Jsarmy87124]

They sure did and won are you a judge ? You can't sue for that we can obviously

[@zoelove5404]

i kinda wanna hug the defendant. judge mathis was being so unreasonably cruel.

[@debbielovingyahisrael6459]

Judge was being hard on him in the beginning

[@DrayaBaya]

The father owed her at least a deposit on some braces, but normally JM would’ve thrown something like this out as just a “promise of a gift” lol

[@SB-tc2jr]

umm, she's 36! (it's a little ridiculous of her, IMO)

[@God-Love-Freedom]

She opened a credit account based on his promise. That changes the case.

[@DrayaBaya]

@@God-Love-Freedomwhere did judge Mathis mention that in his ruling?

[@God-Love-Freedom]

@@DrayaBaya …In his ruling. If you watch JM, he doesn’t explain the legal logic of every single ruling.

[@roxeaguebryan7629]

​@God-Love-Freedom then let's not assume.

[@kentthomason6285]

Judge always making something About him, and how he feels personally. It trying to give uh lesson, he loves hearing himself

[@E4n7684]

The way doyle squeezed her hand ❤ humanity is beautiful

[@lawana16]

It’s $400, sir just give her the money regardless if you remember or not.

[@cjohns1005]

36 year old with no dental insurance but suing daddy for the money. Girl bye

[@buttalove5437]

Mathis is so ridiculous and emotional. He hates black men because of his father. Sad

[@gavinactivateja3869]

wow...thats a stretch

[@freereign911]

He be projecting 😂

[@soulstrength]

Other than his father in law, because he took him in.

[@mrshappilymarried1]

He's definitely ridiculous...

[@yung1717]

Lol he doesn’t

[@speakmymind247]

🤔 smdh even with the mans background, that was a promise of a gift per the daughter's words to help with braces and if I recall correctly you cant win a promise of a gift as there is no legal debt or contract for said promise and her lively hood was not depending on that promise. smdh the Judge just did that cuz of the mans background and amount of kids and BM he had. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@bear3279]

i was wondering the same thing. since when is promise of a gift enforceable

[@Kingvon908]

He did not wanna give her that chain you could see it all in his face after he took it off lol

[@jacquelynavila8418]

I thought the promise of a gift is not enforceable. 🤔 This really was based on his mood. Glad the Dad finally contributed to something for his daughter though.

[@God-Love-Freedom]

She opened credit based on his promise, essentially making it a loan. Judge Mathis wouldn't do something that is not enforceable on national television.

[@adrianknight1406]

Here we go again with Mathis going off on his rhetoric. Tired of him man

[@susiesolangesimpson2828]

But you watch and comment everyday.

[@MeechMedia]

Yet here you are watching and taking effort to comment... 😑

[@webster2086]

@@susiesolangesimpson2828 and i mean EVERYDAY lol. Haters are the biggest supporters

[@susiesolangesimpson2828]

@@webster2086 love your picture 🤣

[@webster2086]

​@@susiesolangesimpson2828😂

[@Mr.Boring_Man]

No applause needed. The dirt is already done and can't be undone. Just want to move on and make amends "verbally" then be forgiven. To be fair, the mother's may not want to deal with him. He was an addict most of their lives. Work and send checks. The plaintiff handled herself well.

[@thacollinssquad1103]

His whole attitude changed once that necklace came off 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@shamikabryant8045]

That was a promise of a gift he didn’t have to give her anything. Judge Mathis says that all the time he trippin

[@goochiebrooks8911]

He usually don't enforce the gift giving but when you smoking that pipe...You Owe!!! Judge checked him for his chain. 😂 😂

[@Thechocolatebroker]

Not the judge punking him out his gold recovery chain 😂 7:06

[@emancipatedtalent]

I thought I heard Mathis type on a case before that you can’t enforce the promise of a gift.

[@MejyonB]

don't 🤗 him too much girl he might unhook that necklace, you know he's still lying like Judge said. 😂

[@thomasgardner1136]

Plaintiff is gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@arielprivott844]

Hmmmm…. I thought “the promise of a gift” was not enforceable. I know I’ve heard him say that again and again. I thought exceptions were only made if they depended on that promise to their detriment. That certainly isn’t what happened here.

[@MeriV]

Wait a minute. I have heard over and over on this show that a promise is not something a person can sue over as the defendant can change his mind. It’s not a contract but just a promise.

[@SB-tc2jr]

Damn JM - that was rough and ridiculous! Some times, I'm sure he's bipolar! And give that man his necklace back! He earned that & needs that! ... If he relapses, it will be the fault of JM and the daughter! (side eye)

[@2B2350]

He will be back on judge mathis to get it backkk😂😂😂

[@mecolewilliams4752]

Times like this I wish heaven had a phone... My daddy was the most reliable and most honorable man I've ever known and my 38 years of being blessed to have him in my life he was impeccable in his word I called him Mister reliable and I miss him so much

[@aaprii333]

U are truly blessed to have had a wonderful, reliable dad in ur life! 😊 The Universe truly smiled on u that u were fortunate enough to be able to experience that experience. So many other people did not!😟

[@user-iv1yi6cz7o]

HIS DAUGHTER SHOULD NOT HAVE TAKEN HIM TO COURT.😢

[@KeelyB2318]

She also should've taken that chain either.

[@Jsarmy87124]

Why not ? God is good she won

[@charannaneal3042]

​@@Jsarmy87124she won because judge didn't like the defendant from the beginning. He's always said he can't enforce a ruling on a promise of anything. She shouldn't have won but sometimes Uncle Mat be doing what he feel like. She wouldn't have won if she went to court any other place it's not legal to enforce judgement on a promise. She didn't even have to show proof of anything.

[@Tytoonasty]

That's what's up on her part for sure, n u can see he's trying

[@TribeofJudah111]

Yeah the judge is not consistent with with his view on things like” you can’t enforce a promise” he’ll say one thing and do another, depending on how he’s feeling that day, or how he is feeling about the people that come before him.

[@jamesbonsignorejr3101]

He was thinking about that chain

[@user-iv1yi6cz7o]

GOD GETS THE GLORY. GOD DELIVERED THAT MAN. PRAISE GOD

[@chocalechevux804]

I wish I would sue one of my parents because they backed out of a promise deal😂😂😂 especially one so petty as this…she grown as hell, lady stop.

[@tiasway]

Wait! I'm confused I thought you could not enforce a promise gift that hasn't then complete

[@user-iv1yi6cz7o]

BECAUSE OF A BIRTHDAY GIFT. YOU HAVE A LAWSUIT..

[@user-iv1yi6cz7o]

SHE WAS JUST TELLING THE TRUTH

[@shalisegraves7711]

Judge Mathis you have to be careful not to let your heart grow cold. I know you get tired of hearing the same story but as you know these drugs have done serious damage out here. It's ALWAYS a victory when someone overcomes their addiction

[@frankrice9520]

He got a judgement against him on the alleged promise of a GIFT??? 🤔

[@LaShawnDenise]

I thought you couldn’t sue for a promised gift? Lol

[@BXPOSSETV]

As black ppl we can't live in mediocrity. Mathis knew the story he was going to tell. So has we get caught in our emotions.

[@larzteedee]

Now Linda gone be walking all weekend because "ohhhhh, sooo she looked goodt, huh?!" 🙄 😒 🚶🏽‍♀️🤸🏽‍♀️👣💨

[@KennorisGreen-in1qx]

High stepping with her head held high👍❤❤❤

[@DJ-vj4vi]

I swear most Baby mamas and baby daddies be trash

[@undertakerfanz628]

After all the dirt he did she still said I love you pop very classy woman

[@kiasbudgetlife]

the lady in the blue tho... lol

[@bestrong8543]

Judge Mathis be tripping sometimes I get his premise on trying to shame him because I’m a recovering meth addict and yea we do need to be shamed and embarrassed so we can realize the nature of our wrongs to all the people we harmed but that N.A. chain I wouldn’t gave that up because he earned that by abstaining from drugs

[@dhqbrandi]

Glad he holding him fully accountable drugs is no excuse to abandon your child

[@irideaunicorn1620]

Literally everyone brings their case to judge Mathis especially if crack was involved.

[@joycehaywood9214]

If we all sue people that promise to do something for us but didn't we would be loaded with money

[@mywifiiscoolerthanyours]

JM embodied the underlined issue that many has with the court system in this case, it sadly became personal with the defendant from the very beginning

[@christopherdjebah7057]

It's a promise of a gift

[@ashantibailey4936]

My dad had 12 kids and I didn't meet him till I was 16, he died when I was 23 by a bullet to his head.... I wish my mom actually carefully planned who my father was going to be because I'm left with all of this.

[@YoungHaveNot]

You cant sue for gifts as the judge said in other cases lol Come on now

[@moddyboddy3631]

Then going to get arrogant about the chain!!?? “Solid gold you really doing it.” And encourage him to take off his NA chain, his symbolism of sobriety. 🤮🤮🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢🤢

[@SB-tc2jr]

Sabotaged that man, IMO

[@theowright361]

As I recovered addict 35 yrs clean Judge Mathis is way off. Smh. The Dad is gonna do better and is on the RIGHT PATH of making amends to the people he hurt

[@undertakerfanz628]

The defendant doesn't seem to be amused by judge Mathis comedy

[@12Daze]

Wait... So, if my relative told me they would give me 400 bucks for whatever reason, and ended up not giving me the money... I can sue them? Hmmmm.. That's like asking a fake Santa for an iPad... he says "as long as you're a good boy"... and then not getting an iPad for Christmas. See you in court, Santa! lol 🎅

[@candyjones6800]

So .. basically throw the law out the window and rule with Feelings. A promise of a gift. ?!?!