
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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A man says false statements forced him out, and now he wants his belongings and loans repaid; his ex-girlfriend says he moved in while married and left behind nothing but junk.

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 tenant takes his landlord to court over a chilly dispute; he says the room had no heat and wants his rent refunded, while the landlord argues that the health deportment okayed the space; watch as the judges bring some warmth to this frosty feud!

A teacher says buying a car from her former student turned into trouble when the tow truck delivery left it damaged; she blames the student for hiring the tow company, but he says it was a favor for her.