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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 Nebraska, 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 legal issues such as divorce, child custody, child support, contract disputes, and intellectual property claims. Settlements are often reached through negotiation, mediation, or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. These processes are generally encouraged by the courts as they are less time-consuming, less costly, and can provide a more amicable resolution for all parties involved. The Nebraska court system supports and facilitates such settlements. As a result, only a small fraction of civil lawsuits actually proceed to a jury trial, which is a more formal and lengthy process.

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