Judge Judy question
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Okay the following may apply to many other shows like this but why do people go on shows like Judge Judy to voice personal and private stuff on the telly.
Prime example of this here.
Prime example of this here.
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It's sort of like that CH4 programme Embarrassing Bodies, there has to be some plus points for all those people to show their ailment and all on screen. I guessing that they get private medical (and faster) treatment for free or at the very least cheaper.
StructureIn order to ensure a full audience, the producers of Judge Judy hire extras who compose the entire gallery. Though tickets are not offered for the show, arrangements can sometimes be made with Sheindlin's production staff to allow fans of the show into the audience. Once all the cases are through, all of the audience members receive payment.[10] The extras must not dress casually, and no logos or brand names may be visible on their clothing. Extras are also instructed to appear as if they are having discussions with each other before and after each case, so the bailiff may make such announcements as "Order! All rise" and "Parties are excused; you may step out."[11] As far as the court cases are concerned, however, what is seen on Judge Judy is neither staged nor scripted. The plaintiffs have actually sued the defendants, and those very cases are heard and decided upon by Judith Sheindlin. The court show acquires cases by people submitting claims into them via their website or phone number.[12]
The producers' employees call both parties and ask them questions about their case to make sure it is suitable for Judge Judy. If the parties agree to be on the show and sign a waiver, agreeing that arbitration in Sheindlin's court is final and cannot be pursued elsewhere (unless she dismisses the lawsuit without prejudice), their case will air on Judge Judy.[13] The award limit on Judge Judy, as on most "syndi-court" shows (and most small claims courts in the U.S.), is $5,000. The award for each judgment is paid by the producers of the show, from a fund reserved for the purpose. About forty percent of the cases are money judgments, while the remaining sixty percent are either dismissed or involve an order for an exchange of property.[14]
Both the plaintiff and the defendant receive $100 for their appearance as well as $35 a day, paid to them by the show. The litigants' stay lasts for the number of days that the show does taping for that week, which is two or three days.[15][16] In addition, the airfare (or other means of travel) and hotel expenses of the litigants and their witnesses are covered by the show. If there is an exchange of property, Sheindlin signs an order, and a sheriff or marshal oversees the exchange.[14] There are no lawyers present, and participants defend themselves on Judge Judy, as is standard in a small claims court. Sheindlin sees only a half-page complaint and a defense response prior to the taping of the cases, sometimes only moments before.[17] Most of the cases, not including any footage deleted to meet the time constraints of the show, usually last anywhere from twelve to forty-five minutes
I think its mostly that if you lose you dont have to pay
and if you win you actually get your money
the show pays
so some people will put up with possibly looking bad as they get out of paying up to $5000
also you get a free trip to LA
bit like Jeremy Kyle
some of the chavs will never get to stay in a hotel for free etc
Fair point.
I am pretty addicted to JJ, even though many of the cases follow the exact same format ie Loans that are interpreted as gifts, not paying their share of the rent/bills etc. Although occasionally something different pops up. I do wonder, in view of the explanatory post above, if those who are revealed as tax cheats actually get prosecuted?
Go on Judge Judy and you get it all sorted for free - and get to go on TV too!
But is it worth it in the long run?
Some people just like attention (see Jerry Springer for examples). However, I had a relative that went on Judge Judy. It was a pretty open-and-shut case and she won. She didn't look like an idiot or anything. I don't remember if they asked her to be on the show or if she applied. Anyway she agreed to it. They flew her to California, put her up in a hotel, and paid her court cost.
If you have a non-personal issue (like contract case or something) and you are fairly sure you will not look like an idiot, then why not do it? You get your case heard for free and you get a vacation out of it.
I'll let you be the judge of that
Seriously though, http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9041/capturexnq.jpg :eek: