
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.

She wanted a lush lawn, he said "no problem" -- despite not being in landscaping anymore; dead grass, broken promises and a sprinkler blame game turn a backyard makeover into a courtroom turf war.

A former tenant says there was a promise of a year-long living arrangement, then she was abruptly kicked out; the homeowner argues that she was only ever a temporary guest, who couldn't follow the rules.

Despite a handyman's attempts to repair and replace a defective A/C unit, the homeowner refuses the replacement and demands a refund, leaving both parties in a heated dispute.

A bride blames her cousin-in-law for ruining her wedding; he argues she wrecked his yard and skipped out on the bill; both sue for damages in a backyard battle of blame.