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In my current WiP, the central conflict revolves around a young woman who discovers that her ex not only stole a book she wrote, but he plans on selling it and selling it BIG. I'm talkjng every writer's dream BIG. She, of course, wants to sue for this.
My main question revolves around where the case would be heard. I suspect it would be in arbitration, not in front of a judge. But if they couldn't settle the dispute, could/would it go in front of a judge in a civil trial?
Also, what sort of proof would she need to provide to show its hers? And how long could this whole process take if neither party is willing to drop the case and walk away?
My main question revolves around where the case would be heard. I suspect it would be in arbitration, not in front of a judge. But if they couldn't settle the dispute, could/would it go in front of a judge in a civil trial?
Also, what sort of proof would she need to provide to show its hers? And how long could this whole process take if neither party is willing to drop the case and walk away?