Little Timmy sues Big Brad, alleging that Big Brad breached his duties as Little Timmy's agent Big Brad denies that he breached any duties to Little Timmy Big Brad also denies that he was Little Timmy's agent, arguing that their jurisdiction requires a written agreement for an agency relationship to exist, in the context of the transaction at issue Little Timmy presents a written agreement with Big Brad's signature Big Brad alleges that the signature is a forgery The case goes to trial with a judge and jury