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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 Ohio, as in other states, the majority of civil disputes that lead to litigation are typically resolved through settlements reached by the parties involved, rather than proceeding to a jury trial. This includes a wide range of civil matters such as divorce, child custody, child support, contract disputes, and intellectual property issues. Settlements are often preferred as they can provide a more cost-effective, timely, and mutually agreeable resolution to a dispute. The court system in Ohio encourages settlement through various means, including mediation and pre-trial conferences, to facilitate the resolution of disputes without the need for a full trial. As a result, only a small fraction of civil lawsuits filed actually go to a jury trial, reflecting a national trend towards settling disputes outside of the courtroom.

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