Economics

Marry loves Max. He loves it so much he wants to buy a Max establishment in town. Particularly he is looking for a place that sells whiskey. Marry contracts with Alex to buy a certain pub, Dillinger's, for Marry, who asks Alex not to reveal his identity. Alex makes a deal with Burcet, the owner of the pub, and makes a down payment. Marry fails to pay the rest of the price and does not pay Alex for his services. Does Alex have any recourse against Marry? If so, on what basis and to what extent? (Hint: Explore agency law here)