After betting $4 million on the outcome of a professional baseball game,Jake wants to make sure that he does not lose his money.He enters an agreement with a team's starting pitcher.The pitcher agrees to throw "fat" home run balls to the other team's batters in exchange for $75,000 from Jake.The pitcher gives up 10 home runs in the first three innings and his team loses the game.Jake refuses to pay him the $75,000 they agreed upon in the contract.If the pitcher sues Jake for breach of contract,which of the following is most likely to be the court's ruling?
A) The contract is divisible and the court will award the pitcher damages for the legal sections of the agreement.
B) The parties are in pari delicto and the court will refuse to award the pitcher any damages.
C) The pitcher can be declared less guilty of premeditation and will be awarded the damages.
D) The pitcher maintained his promise as per the contract and hence,Jake will have to award the consideration.
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