Recent Court Decisions Have Taken a Different Approach to Illegal

question 28

True/False

Recent court decisions have taken a different approach to illegal contracts. The modern approach means that an illegal contract may be partially enforceable.

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Definitions:

Richard Quinney

A criminologist known for his contributions to conflict theory and his critical analysis of the social reality of crime.

Fraud

Involves wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

Functionalist Perspective

A sociological theory that considers society to be a complicated system in which various components function collaboratively to foster unity and steadiness.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms or expectations, which can range from minor to serious.