Question

Madelyn offers to sell James goods both parties know are stolen. James accepts the offer, and agrees to pay for the goods. Later, James refuses to accept or pay for the goods. If Madelyn sues James for breach of contract, what is the probable result?

a) The law would enforce this valid, enforceable contract.
b) James would win as this is a voidable contract.
c) Madelyn would win as this is a unilateral contract.
d) The law would not enforce James's promise, as it does not have a lawful purpose.

Answer 1

Madelyn would not win the case, as the contract between them is void due to the illegal purpose of selling stolen goods.

Step-by-step explanation:

If Madelyn sues James for breach of contract after he refused to accept or pay for the stolen goods, the probable result is that Madelyn would not win the case. This is because the contract between them is void from the beginning due to the illegal purpose of selling stolen goods. The law does not enforce contracts that involve unlawful activities, and buying and selling stolen goods fall under this category.