2007-07-10 09:10:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The people are real. The cases are real. The rulings are final.
2007-07-10 09:14:18 · answer #1 · answered by KingOfTheWorld 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would have to think that it is a form of binding third-party arbitration to avoid going to court. Judge Judy is actually a retired family court judge, so she is familiar with the law. Like most other courts, the plaintiff files a complaint and the respondent files a response. Clearly, Judge Judy is briefed or reads these prior to beginning the case on TV. If you have ever been to small claims court before, you know that most cases don't take very long (maybe thirty minutes at most). Judges usually have a pretty good idea of what they will decide prior to actually hearing the arguments presented.
Essentially, both parties agree to follow the ruling given on the show.
2007-07-10 09:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The cases are real. The amounts being sought are small both sides are paid more to appear than the amount being fought over so both sides wind up with a profit, but the winning side makes a larger profit than the loser.
The case are decided not based on a shred of legal reasoning but what would be best for ratings.
Advertising pays the costs.
2007-07-10 10:37:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are not an actual court although they make it look like one on tv. They are actually legally binding arbitration with the "judge" as the arbitrator. This means that they can't really hand down a prison term, or house arrest maybe just payments or other restitution (ie give back stolen property).
2007-07-10 09:16:32 · answer #4 · answered by Matt M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm no lawyer, but there's a statute of limitations as to the yrs after you can sue & a maximum dollar amount. And they're judges & can rule however they wish.
2007-07-10 09:17:24 · answer #5 · answered by krisdekock 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's basically a form of binding arbitration.
The two parties agree that their matter will be resolved by the arbiter (judge) and that they will not appeal the decision.
That agreement is just like any other binding arbitration contract, and prevents the matter from being re-litigated.
2007-07-10 09:13:37 · answer #6 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
AND Judy is one of the richest women! Forbes top 20 or some crazy sh*t.
2007-07-10 09:13:39 · answer #7 · answered by Freakgirl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Their ruling are real and legal, and the television production company pays their fines and costs.
2007-07-10 09:12:44 · answer #8 · answered by diobalik 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have to really be hard up to go under her gavel. Seems like she is out for blood.
2007-07-10 09:14:23 · answer #9 · answered by ndnquah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mainly it all ready decided then they film the show for ratings and not for actual judgment
2007-07-10 09:13:09 · answer #10 · answered by ggates1982 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋