Do the losers on Judge Judy have to pay?
#5—On Judge Judy, the losing party doesn't pay. On Judge Judy, both sides are offered appearance fees, a daily wage and travel expenses for the duration of the taping. Once a decision is made, producers pay it to the victorious party.
How does Judge Judy cases get paid?
The award limit on Judge Judy, as on most "syndi-court" shows (and most small claims courts in the U.S.), was $5,000. The award for each judgment was paid by the producers of the show from a fund reserved for the purpose.
Are Judge Judy's decisions legally binding?
There are no real judgments, as she's no longer a judge As reported by Consumerist, Judge Judy, and other television courts, operate under a contract of adhesion, meaning they "are not bound by real rules of procedure, evidence, or even behavior." So on her show, Sheindlin isn't a judge making a legal decision.
Why do they have to leave their paperwork on Judge Judy?
The participants' travel expenses are paid by the show, as are the monetary settlements. The papers that can't be removed could be anything: their contracts for the show, the settlement agreements, NDAs, etc. The fact that they can't take the paperwork is outlined in the contracts they sign to be on the show.