Judge Judy is famous for her rapid-fire put-downs and "common sense" maxims used to cut through what she labels "nonsense".

"If it doesn't make sense, it's not true."

To avoid her wrath, litigants must follow strict behavioral guidelines:

(Her go-to exclamation for unbelievable stories). Courtroom Rules & "Triggers"

Judith Sheindlin , better known as , is a retired New York Family Court judge whose "no-nonsense" courtroom style and razor-sharp wit made her a staple of daytime television for 25 years. She currently stars in the follow-up series Judy Justice . Iconic Catchphrases & Wisdom

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Judge Judy is famous for her rapid-fire put-downs and "common sense" maxims used to cut through what she labels "nonsense".

"If it doesn't make sense, it's not true." Judge Judy

To avoid her wrath, litigants must follow strict behavioral guidelines: Judge Judy is famous for her rapid-fire put-downs

(Her go-to exclamation for unbelievable stories). Courtroom Rules & "Triggers" better known as

Judith Sheindlin , better known as , is a retired New York Family Court judge whose "no-nonsense" courtroom style and razor-sharp wit made her a staple of daytime television for 25 years. She currently stars in the follow-up series Judy Justice . Iconic Catchphrases & Wisdom