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  • Melpomene@kbin.socialtoNo Stupid Questions@lemmy.world•Why do most US lawsuits settle instead of going to trial?
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    1 year ago

    In my experience, #3 tends to factor in the most for civil cases. I would also say that people need to remember that for civil cases, the intent of a lawsuit is to receive just compensation for / rectify a wrong. Looking at the court system as the last step in a long process of trying to resolve the dispute helps people understand why so many cases are settled before court.

    1. Discussion between parties
    2. (Sometimes) formal arbitration
    3. Pre-court settlement discussions
    4. Court case

    Given the length of the process, the uncertainty of a trial, and the expense… it often makes more sense to settle if one can.