Oscar owns Payroll Company, a bookkeeping service. Oscar pays Remy $5,000 to steal a list of a competitor's clients. This deal is
A)enforceable.
B)void.
C)voidable at the option of either party.
D)voidable at the option of the party having less bargaining power.

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Contracts that involve the commission of a crime or any illegal activity are void. Since paying someone to steal is illegal, the contract between Oscar and Remy is void.

Oscar Owns Payroll Company, a Bookkeeping Service