Nell Gives Al $50 in Return for Al's Promise to Defame

question 58

Multiple Choice

Nell gives 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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