
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.

The plaintiff says the defendant went to a mental health facility and left her with unpaid rent, while the defendant asserts that she repaid everything and was prevented from removing herself from the lease.

Plaintiff accuses defendant of being a terrible boss, paying her late and refusing to pay her for hours worked; defendant claims he hired plaintiff out of sympathy.

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.

Two sisters battle over a family home.