Judge Judy Sheindlin is elated. Her courtroom series ('Judge Judy,' weekdays, syndicated) has been on the air for 15 years and the small-claims cases can get a little repetitive. Don't misunderstand: "There's something different about every case," she clarifies. But she figured, "after 30 plus years in the business I had heard everything."

Not so. A Mr. David Nolan is suing his ex-business partner Mr. Charles Thompson -- over a house tour. Apparently Thompson reneged on a contract allowing his Victorian home to be included on the tour.

Judge Judy continued, "I am so pleased -- even at my advanced age -- to see that there is always something new under the sun. So I thank you, Mr. Nolan. Because of you I'm going to work forever, because there's always that chance that something new will come again."

He thanked her for the, er, ...compliment?