Amcotex, Inc. and Hudson$-$Sanchez, Inc. are the only two construction companies available to bid on the construction of two new buildings at the North Central Institute of Technology. Executives from the two companies agree to fix bids so that Amcotex wins one contract and Hudson$-$Sanchez the other. Amcotex reneges on the deal and wins both contracts.

Hudson$-$Sanchez sues for breach of contract. Will Hudson$-$Sanchez win?

Group of answer choices

Yes, agreements to defeat competitive bidding are legal

Yes, agreements to defeat competitive bidding are legal only in the construction industry.

No$,$ agreements to defeat competitive bidding are illegal only in the construction industry.

No$,$ agreements to defeat competitive bidding are illegal