Question

The Fourth of July Company agreed to ship a quantity of fireworks to Behan. After Behan pays in full, he learns that state law prohibits this type of sale. Before the fireworks are sent, Behan calls to cancel this contract and to demand his money back. May he recover his money in court? Why or why not?

Answer 1

If Behan goes to the court, he might end up digging a grave for himself as the law prohibits such an act of purchasing fireworks. Also he has already made his payments. Hence, such an act would be unreasonable as that will pile on his misery. Instead, if he goes for an understanding with the supplier he might get his sum back, which would be great for him. Approaching the law would have been a better option if it was known that The fourth Of July company belongs to the same state as Behan lives. And that would have made the company more guilty and Behan could have fought for it. But as that is not known, it would be reasonable on Behan's part to compromise rather than approach the court.