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Most civil disputes in which a lawsuit is filed (civil litigation) are resolved by compromise and voluntary settlement agreements between the parties—whether the disputes involve divorce, child custody, and child support matters, or contracts and intellectual property (patents, copyrights, and trademarks) claims by businesses. Only a small percentage of lawsuits filed in the United States are resolved by jury trials.

In Arizona, as in the rest of the United States, the majority of civil disputes that lead to litigation are typically resolved through settlements rather than going to trial. This includes a wide range of cases such as divorce, child custody, child support, contract disputes, and intellectual property issues. Settlements are often reached through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, which can be less costly and time-consuming than a trial. The parties involved usually come to a voluntary agreement that resolves the dispute to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with a jury trial. In Arizona, the courts also encourage alternative dispute resolution methods to facilitate settlements. Despite the availability of jury trials for civil cases, they are relatively rare, with a small percentage of cases actually being decided by a jury.

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