Which of the Following Would Be Unenforceable Because the Subject

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be unenforceable because the subject matter is illegal?

• A) An employer promises not to press charges against her employee for embezzlement because the employee agreed to make restitution.
• B) An attorney charges a fee to represent a client in a civil court action.
• C) A restrictive covenant in an employment contract prohibiting a former employee from using the original employer's trade secrets at his or her new job.
• D) An agreement to pay an expert in a particular field to present a case to a legislative body seeking favorable legislation but leaving it up to the legislative body to decide on the issue.