After watching the second episode of Judging Matters, I knew for sure this was not just going to be an entertaining show but also an informative and educative one.
Here is what I could make of the previous episode:
I’m sure most of us have encountered some very shifty real estate agents, who will boast about what they can offer you when searching for decent accommodation yet go off-script even after giving them a clear brief on your choice of the apartment.
I have had similar experiences of exploitation, such as having to you pay a retainer and yet be charged for their logistics. After all that commitment, they continue to take you to unsuitable locations, and when you think things through, you’ll begin to wonder if there’s any shred of honesty is left in human beings.
It’s sad how money can either make you or mar you. The last episode said as much. In this episode, a lady sublet a shop she had previously paid the rent on to her friend for free. After her friend had spent money on renovation, it was discovered that the shop was part of a settled family dispute and that she had to vacate that shop.
The plaintiff, however, insists that her friend, the accused, deliberately made her spend money to renovate the place knowing there’s contention on the property. Do bear in mind that the plaintiff had been friends with the accused for 15 years. In this case, the years of friendship did not count, and their friendship is at stake.
What about the supposed landlord? Does he go without blame? Is it so easy to let go of friendship of 15yrs because you have a preconceived notion that your friend didn’t tell you the truth?
I was very impressed with the way the cases were judged, and fair is just the word to describe it.
In the first case, there was a brief chat between the judge and the counsellor. It was clear that the agent was in breach, and had failed to honour his end of the bargain. Yet, he was insisting that the woman wait till he finds her another apartment. I am sure he wasn’t listening when she mentioned she had contracted another agent who had found a more decent accommodation to her taste.
The second case was too easy and looked ridiculous to everyone. The plaintiff had not done her due diligence and insisting that her friend who helped her without taking a fee must take the fall was pointless.
I am so looking forward to the next episode! You can tune to Africa Magic Showcase Channel 151 on Mondays at 6:00 PM to catch the unending drama on Judging Matters.
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