Thus with the pounding of the gavel, the fate of men and women have been decided by the judge. This is the story of our legal rights, the battle to preserve and protect them, and how easily they can be lost.

The program shows us just how fragile liberty and justice can be. These stories of everyday events are still interesting, even after 50 years. Stories of criminal liability, legal wills, buying on installment, and leasing an apartment. Each story is well written, and the acting, though dated and a bit hokey by today’s standards, still manages to achieve the desired effect.

Not much information is available for this series, it was apparently broadcast on a limited basis, and originated on WMAQ Chicago, an NBC station. It was comprised of thirteen episodes, twelve of which are currently available, and was heard from January 30, 1954 through April 24, 1954.

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1 Criminal Liability - 27:11

2 Legal Wills - 27:24

3 Pitfalls of Buying a Home - 27:22

4 Child Support - 27:11

5 Installment Buying - 27:38

6 Adoption - 27:22

7 Landlord and Tenant - 27:36

8 Rights When Arrested - 27:35

9 Liability for Minors - 28:36

10 Responsibilities of Eye Witnesses - 27:21

11 Libel and Slander - 27:28

12 Juvenile Delinquency - 26:46