Asked by Gustavo Perez-Ramirez on May 24, 2024
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Andrew's neighbor,Charles,is selling drugs from his home.Since Andrew is concerned about the well-being of his own family,he offers to pay Charles $60,000 to stop selling drugs.Charles stops,but Andrew refuses to pay.Can Charles successfully sue Andrew to force him to pay the $60,000? Explain.
Selling Drugs
The act of illegally distributing or dispensing controlled substances or prescription medications.
- Assess the legality and enforceability of agreements surrounding morally questionable acts.
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Daphne Espinoza GonzalezMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
No,a party cannot make valid consideration out of a promise to stop doing something that was illegal to do in the first place.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the legality and enforceability of agreements surrounding morally questionable acts.