> Were it otherwise civil courts would have lots of free time.

Laws don't have to matter for you to waste a court's time. In fact dragging out court cases is a common legal tactic.

> The legal system isn't known for being the corruption oasis that movies make it out to be.

Your experience differs from mine. It also differs from most lawyers I know. Lawyers aren't famous for drinking heavily because they think they're making the world a better place.

Why do you think the court system works? What country do you live in?