Nell gives Big Al $50 in return for Al's promise to defame Sara. Nell hopes to ruin Sara's chances at a promotion. Nell finds out that Al did not hold up his end of the agreement. Which of the following statements is true?
A) Nell can get the money back from Al through litigation.
B) Nell can get the money back and force Al to do as he promised.
C) Legally, Nell can neither get the money back nor force Al to do as he promised.
D) Nell can force Al to act through an appeal to the courts, but Al gets to keep the $50.

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Contracts that involve committing a crime or any illegal act are not enforceable by law. Since defamation is illegal, the agreement between Nell and Al is void, and the courts will not assist in enforcing it or in recovering the money.

Nell Gives Big Al $50 in Return for Al's Promise