Are Judge Judy's court orders binding?

[eds]

Without going into mundane details, I am thinking of filing a case against someone with Judge Judy. I know that the show pays the monetary awards, but when she issues a written court order, as she often does to direct either party to action, is the court order recognized as real and binding, and subject to recourse if not obeyed? Any insight is appreciated.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by eds:
Without going into mundane details, I am thinking of filing a case against someone with Judge Judy. I know that the show pays the monetary awards, but when she issues a written court order, as she often does to direct either party to action, is the court order recognized as real and binding, and subject to recourse if not obeyed? Any insight is appreciated.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

This is an excellent question. But first, if you are male, I would not go in front of Judge Judy Sheindlin for all the tea in Boston. And, yes, a judgment in her "court" is binding on "real" courts. Why? Because her "court" is one of Arbitration. You will be required to dismiss your "real" court action to have her hear the case. Her "arbitration" decision can then be entered in the "real" court, and has all the solemnity of an actual trial for purposes of enforcement.

IAAL


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[eds]

Thank you - a couple more questions: I am female (my initials are E.D.S.)-what do you perceive as the difference between a male or female appearing before her? Also, if the person I am filing against refuses to appear, can I not pursue my case, or would I get some sort of judgement by default, as in a regular court?

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by eds:
Thank you - a couple more questions: I am female (my initials are E.D.S.)-what do you perceive as the difference between a male or female appearing before her? Also, if the person I am filing against refuses to appear, can I not pursue my case, or would I get some sort of judgement by default, as in a regular court?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

My response:

How is it that you ask such great questions? You really should look into a legal career. Anyway, it is my opinion, from having watched her shows over the years, that she is not an unbiased jurist, and that to appear before her, as a male, would be certain death. I have calculated that in cases where there are both male and female litigants, she invariably sides with the females, and always gives them the benefit of any doubt. A man's case must be completely "solid" and without question.

Both parties must agree to her Courtroom, or any arbitration - - even if it's through the court system, unless a court "orders" the litigants into arbitration, then you have no choice. Otherwise, the case continues as per normal in the "real" courthouse.

Again, top notch questions. You can tell when a person, such as yourself, is smart - -just from the questions they ask.

Good luck to you.

IAAL

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