An innocent party may use the court system to sue for damages or to recover consideration paid under an illegal contract when he or she ________.
A) withdrew from the contract immediately after the illegal act was performed
B) was as much at fault as any other party involved in the illegal contract
C) was justifiably aware of the law or fact that made the contract illegal
D) was induced to enter into an illegal contract by fraud, duress, or undue influence

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An innocent party can use the court system to sue for damages or to recover consideration paid under an illegal contract when he or she was induced to enter into an illegal contract by fraud, duress, or undue influence. In such a case, the party was not fully aware of the illegality of the contract and was manipulated or coerced into entering it.

An Innocent Party May Use the Court System to Sue