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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 North Carolina, as in other 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. North Carolina courts encourage parties to resolve disputes out of court when possible, and various dispute resolution programs are available to assist in this process. Despite the availability of jury trials in civil cases, they are relatively rare, with most parties opting for the certainty and control that a settlement provides over the unpredictability of a jury verdict.

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