This was one of the earliest nonfiction courtroom shows on television.
The episodes were based on real cases. Many cases were chosen for their amusing twists, such as one involving a physics teacher who was cited for driving with his feet because he needed his hands to hold onto a kite for a wind experiment.
Edgar Allan Jones Jr. took over the role of the judge from then-Municipal Court Judge Evelle Younger, who later became California attorney general.
Production of this courtroom show was nearly identical to Divorce Court of the same years. Cases played out in real time and gave the appearance of be spontaneous.