Researchers for the show would examine small claims filings in Southern California and approach the plaintiff and defendant in interesting cases. The producers would offer to have Judge Wapner mediate the dispute if they would agree to dismiss their action and be bound by Judge Wapner's decision. Through this approach, the show could get real people with real cases. However even though the show is decorated and run like a real courtroom it is not a real court, and is not a part of the U.S. Judicial System. The show is instead a form of binding arbitration.
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Researchers for the show would examine small claims filings in Southern California and approach the plaintiff and defendant in interesting cases. The producers would offer to have Judge Wapner mediate the dispute if they would agree to dismiss their action and be bound by Judge Wapner's decision. Through this approach, the show could get real people with real cases. However even though the show is decorated and run like a real courtroom it is not a real court, and is not a part of the U.S. Judicial System. The show is instead a form of binding arbitration.
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