
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.
A marriage on the rocks turns into a money mystery; he says he handed over two envelopes of cash only to find hundreds missing when he returned; she says he simply miscounted, and she just wants a divorce.
A woman says a loan for a family attorney turned into a financial nightmare when her son stopped paying and interest piled up; he insists the money was a gift.
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.
A woman says she covered a car repair bill for her ex and got stuck with the payments; he argues that she offered to help before abruptly ending the relationship.