Some seek Judge Judy's help ... and cash.Byline: Karen McCowan The Register-Guard HALSEY - Ever wonder why people agree to air their dirtiest domestic laundry on television's "Judge Judy For the person off screen, see . Judge Judy is an American syndicated reality-based "court," or "syndi-court" show, featuring former family court judge, Judith Sheindlin, arbitrating over small claims cases. " show? For single dad John Jones, who sued his ex-wife for her share of their children's medical bills, the reason was a practical one. "The show was going to pay me the money that she owed me, plus $300, " said Jones, a Halsey resident. That is, of course, if Jones wins a judgment from the TV jurist A judge or legal scholar; an individual who is versed or skilled in law. The term jurist is ordinarily applied to individuals who have gained respect and recognition by their writings on legal topics. jurist n. in an episode airing Monday at 3:30 p.m. on KEZI-TV. A news release sent out by the ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. show strongly suggests that he will. In a transcript A generic term for any kind of copy, particularly an official or certified representation of the record of what took place in a court during a trial or other legal proceeding. A transcript of record summary, Judge Judy Sheindlin blasts Jones' ex-wife, Lori Pope, for failing to pay her share of the medical expenses - and for criticizing Jones' parenting after she moved to Roseburg. `I'm telling you that if you have two young children and you move two hours away from them, so that you don't see them every single day, or every other day, don't complain about the way they're being raised - especially on national television in front of 10 million people,' says Sheindlin, who is an actual judge as well as playing one on TV. Before presiding pre·side intr.v. pre·sid·ed, pre·sid·ing, pre·sides 1. To hold the position of authority; act as chairperson or president. 2. To possess or exercise authority or control. 3. over the ABC show, Sheindlin tried cases in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of family court. Jones filed his $2,216 claim against Pope in Linn County Linn County is the name of four counties in the United States:
The show contacted Jones and Pope after researchers who monitor court filings identified it as potentially "interesting," publicist pub·li·cist n. One who publicizes, especially a press or publicity agent. publicist Noun a person, such as a press agent or journalist, who publicizes something publicist Gary Rosen said. Litigants who appear on the show sign an agreement that Sheindlin's ruling will be binding arbitration. In exchange, the show's production fund pays their travel expenses and any judgment awarded. In his suit, Jones claimed that Pope owed him $2,216 as her share of their children's medical and dental bills. Pope claimed the bills were his responsibility, despite an agreement in their divorce decree decree, in law, decision of a suit in a court of equity. It is the counterpart in equity of the judgment in a court of law, although in those jurisdictions where law and equity have merged, judgment is sometimes used to include both. that `if a parent does not have health insurance, they have to pay 50% of the reasonably incurred, uninsured medical and dental bills if the bills are provided to the other party within 30 days of treatment.' Jones, who is a dump-truck driver, does not have health insurance. Pope says on the show that she never got a medical or dental bill from her ex-husband. Jones says he repeatedly attempted to give her such documentation, including by certified letter certified letter n (US) → lettre recommandée certified letter (US) n → Einschreibebrief m certified letter n . The judge also scolds Pope for bringing up her children's disciplinary problems during the show's taping. "Why would the mother of two young teenagers want to expose something about the children that is negative on national television?' Sheindlin asks, adding: `He's not here about whether or not your children have been in trouble. He's here about whether or not you have paid half of their medical and dental bills. And since you pay no child support, I would assume that the least you can do is pay for some of their medical and dental bills.' Pope, a mill worker, said Friday that she agreed to go on the show because "I didn't have the $2,200. I had time because I was off work after shoulder and knee surgery, so I thought, `What the heck heck interj. Used as a mild oath. n. Slang Used as an intensive: had a heck of a lot of money; was crowded as heck. [Alteration of hell. ? I might as well go on TV and make a fool of myself.' And I did." Jones said he saw the show as a chance to point up what he sees as discrimination against divorced dads. "The big thing with the courts is, when dads get custody, the moms don't have to pay support," he said. Rosen said he believes most people appear on the show because of the chance to make such points. "They think, `I'm right and you're wrong, and I want you to be told so in front of 10 million people,' " he said. CAPTION(S): John Jones of Halsey will appear before TV jurist Judge Judy in an episode airing Monday at 3:30 p.m. on KEZI-TV. Litigants who appear on the show sign an agreement that the judge's ruling will be binding. Chris Pietsch / The Register-Guard |
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