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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 New Hampshire, 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 legal issues such as divorce, child custody, child support, contract disputes, and intellectual property claims. Settlements are often reached through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, which can be less costly and time-consuming than a trial. The parties involved usually find it beneficial to come to a voluntary agreement to avoid the uncertainties and expenses associated with a jury trial. In New Hampshire, the court system encourages settlement by providing opportunities for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and may require mediation in certain family law cases. Despite the availability of jury trials for civil cases, they are relatively rare, with the vast majority of cases being resolved outside of the courtroom.

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Civil litigation

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