The vast majority of civil cases that commence in the federal courts are settled out of court.

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Settlements are a common outcome of civil cases in the federal courts. According to statistics from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, in 2020, 64.3% of civil cases filed in the district courts were closed due to a settlement or agreement between the parties involved. Only a minority of cases proceeded to trial or were disposed of in other ways, such as dismissal or summary judgment.

The Vast Majority of Civil Cases That Commence in the Federal