While television's Judge Alex usually measures his success in ratings for his TV show of the same name, he's now turning to the Supreme Court. He's looking to the justices' votes in a contract dispute with his manager.
RENEE MONTAGNE, Host: And today at the U.S. Supreme Court, there will be one more judge.</s>U: Judge Alex.</s>RENEE MONTAGNE, Host: NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg explains.</s>NINA TOTENBERG: Judge Alex will not be in costume today, no robe. He's not appearing as a judge, but as a litigant. In case you've never heard of Judge Alex, here's how they introduce him on TV.</s>U: As a trial lawyer he fought for the truth, and as a criminal court judge he commanded authority. Now he returns to preside over America's courtroom - Judge Alex.</s>NINA TOTENBERG: And here's what his show sounds like.</s>U: He says that when he split up with his ex, she split with his ride.</s>RENEE MONTAGNE, Host: Were any punches being thrown or anything?</s>U: Yes.</s>U: A whole lot.</s>U: A whole lot.</s>NINA TOTENBERG: Truth be told, the legal facts and questions in this case are horrifically boring. Judge Alex Ferrer and his one-time agent are in a money dispute, and the question is whether state or federal law applies.</s>RENEE MONTAGNE, Host: We're done.</s>U: All rise.</s>NINA TOTENBERG: Nina Totenberg, NPR News, Washington.