While it may seem that America, and even Indiana are getting more and more litigious and new lawsuits are never ending, the cases that actually go to jury trial are far fewer than actual cases filed. This is because many cases settle outside of court, using either alternative dispute resolution or are dismissed. A recent profile by the Indiana State Judiciary examined the judiciary system in Indiana for 20121. In Indiana, during 2012, 1.6 million new cases were filed2. However, only 1,338 jury trials were held in Indiana in 2012, a decline from past years.3 These cases include criminal and civil ... Read More