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<< To appear on the program, both parties have to agree to accept as final the decision made by the TV judge. >>
Every one of the court TV shows have a disclaimer at the very end of the program - very small print, maybe only a second - that states the awards that are doled out by the judge are paid for by the program. As a result, the accusers and accused don't have any personal stake in the outcome, just a windfall if they win. Answers the question why people who knew they would lose would go on, the money doesn't come out of their pocket. It also answers why the TV courtroom doesn't deter insolence or badass attitude from the losers - there is nothing the court can do (punative damages, legal record, etc.), other than the intimidation capability of the judge. Some, like Judge Judy do it well.
I have much more respect for these TV judges once I understood this limitation on their ability to slap wrists. They have to appear in control while dealing with really negative people in bad situations. And you thought your job was bad.