'''Judge Judy''' ''(Judith Sheindlin)'' is a popular American reality [[judge]] who appears on a syndicated television show of the same name. Judge Judy hears small claims cases in civil [[court]].
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'''''Judge Judy''''' is a popular syndicated American television program, often considered the most popular program in syndication.
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The show features former [[New York]] lawyer and family court judge "Judge Judy" ''([[Judith Sheindlin]])'' Judge Judy hears small claims cases as a third party [[arbiter]] who is able through a contract signed by both parties to make a final decision on a dispute. The show takes place in a simulated small claims court, which is not a real court contrary to popular belief.