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

(A recurring theme when she senses a lie).

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

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

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

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