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Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.
Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.
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"Hot Bench"Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.
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S12, EP140 "HOA-wo!"A condo rental turns chaotic after a shooting sparks HOA fines and attorney fees; the owner says the tenant agreed to split the costs, but the tenant argues that the guests should be held responsible! Watch as tensions rise and accountability hangs in the balance.
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S11, EP13 "El Cami-No"A car owner blames his mechanic for major damage to his transmission, but the mechanic says it was his racing that ruined it; the owner denies racing the car but admits to throwing a violent fit in the shop.
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S10, EP87 "Sub-Spicious"A nurse chases down her security deposit for an apartment she sublet, but her subletter is adamant that she's not responsible and that the landlord should refund the deposit -- but the nurse never had any involvement with the landlord.
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