If both parities intended illegality . . . If only one party intends . . . If one party knows that . . . Prior to passage . . . If a 3rd persons would be harmed by a crime or tort in re. contract performance contract will be held unlawful Contract is an inducement to commit a crime or tort, but Commission not necessary to contract perf. . . .
Courts look at strength of inducement and . . .
In some states all interest as a result of usury may be forfeited collection of principal and max. Any contract that tends to cause corruption of a public official may be subject to censure in the courts. Employment recommendations . . . Generally, no action in law or in equity can succeed if it is based on an illegal agreement. The Defense of Illegality is allowed . . .