It's certainly not criminal court, and I doubt if it's a civil court. It feels a bit more like a tribunal, but the problem is that the rulings are binding, so I'm confused. Does anyone know?
2007-07-03 15:14:13 · 11 answers · asked by carabatzis_2000 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
First of all, it is NOT a court of law --criminal or civil.
And it's not a tribunal, because there is only one person adjudicating.
It's entertainment. And I use that term very loosely.
Last I heard, both sides get paid to dispute their ridiculous case on national TV. But, first, they have to waive their right to have the matter litigated in a real court, and in front of a real judge. Expenses are paid so that they have an incentive to show up. Most of the cases involve a relatively small amount of money in controversy and therefore even if the Defendant loses, he/she will either come out even or ahead --after you consider the money that the show is giving them.
The problem is that the show gives the public some really weird ideas about how the real justice system works. Those who watch daytime TV may actually think that a judge throws tantrums in court, accepts triple hearsay evidence, doesn't know what foundation testimony is, and makes decisions based upon the level of cheer in the room.
And many think that "Judge" Judy is a real judge.
They may even think that this is how the legal system works!
And that is a miscarriage of justice.
2007-07-03 17:21:40 · answer #1 · answered by snowdrift 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is Small Claims court.
Judge Judy is retired after some 30 years on the bench. She was a Family Court Judge and spent years as a prosecutor dealing with juvenile deliquents.
She finished high school in 3 1/2 years and was accepted at Washington University. She graduated from American University in 1963.
She is soooooooo good. But, if I ever had to appear before her, I would want to be in the RIGHT........
2007-07-03 15:52:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judge Judy would probably have made a better Supreme Court pick than either of W's. that's not the answer you wanted, but hey, what the heck.
2007-07-03 17:09:19 · answer #3 · answered by Just another Y!A liar. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The participants sign a contract to obey all of Judy's rulings. Its a Hollywood Court.
2007-07-03 15:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's called hollywood court...I read about it in one of those papers, I think it was the Globe. Seems the cases are real but the studio pays for the plane ticket and motel room. Plus I think they get some money for food while they stay in hollywood. And the producers coach the people as to what they should do and say, after all have you noticed how say stupid things to upset Judge Judy? And should you lose the studio pays your fines!!
2007-07-03 15:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
She used to be part of the family court system, now her show is basically small claims court.
2007-07-03 15:27:52 · answer #6 · answered by Sharon Newman (YR) Must Die 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's actually part of the civil court system. Its more commonly known as binding arbitration.
2007-07-03 15:39:35 · answer #7 · answered by zebj25 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's where one citizen sues another so it is Civil Court :)
2007-07-03 15:19:40 · answer #8 · answered by KittyKat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Kangaroo
2007-07-03 15:17:12 · answer #9 · answered by RP McMurphy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no problem...the judgements are binding, but since the show pays whoever wins, its a win/win situation for all.
2007-07-03 15:21:13 · answer #10 · answered by hunnygril 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋