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Are The People’s Court Cases Real? Truth About TV Courtroom Show

Discover if The People’s Court cases are real and how disputes are resolved on this popular televised courtroom show.

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Yes, the cases on The People's Court are real. The show features actual litigants who have agreed to have their disputes settled by Judge Marilyn Milian in a televised court setting. Participants are typically compensated and agree to abide by the judge's ruling.

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  1. Are the cases on The People’s Court staged or real?

    The cases on The People’s Court are real disputes brought by actual litigants who agree to have their cases resolved by Judge Marilyn Milian on the show.

  2. Do participants get paid to appear on The People’s Court?

    Yes, participants on The People’s Court typically receive compensation and agree to abide by the judge’s ruling as part of the televised arbitration process.

  3. Who presides over the cases on The People’s Court?

    Judge Marilyn Milian presides over and arbitrates the cases featured on The People’s Court.

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