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'''''Judge Judy''''' is a popular syndicated American television program, often considered the most popular program in syndication.  

'''''Judge Judy''''' is a popular syndicated American television program, often considered the most popular program in syndication.  It is known as an "arbitration-based reality court show".

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.

The show features former [[New York]] lawyer and family court judge "Judge Judy" ''([[Judith Sheindlin]])''.

 

As with many similar shows, going back to ''[[The People's Court]]'' (the show which started the premise), two real-life parties to an actual lawsuit agree to voluntarily dismiss their cases with prejudice<ref>Meaning, no matter the outcome, they cannot refile the case in an actual court to get a second chance at success.</ref> in exchange for appearing on the show. The amount of any "judgment", along with appearance fees for both parties, is funded from the show's advertising and syndication revenue.

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