
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 ripped pool liner sparks a splashy dispute; the homeowner claims she paid in full and had to hire another company, while the contractor claims partial payment and no chance to repair.
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 brothers clash over an SUV sale without a title.
A woman says a repair shop fixed her SUV only long enough to get off the lot and refused to give her a refund; the mechanic insists she cherry-picked repairs and still owes for additional work! Watch as the judges take this breakdown battle for a spin.