Malcolm pays a bribe of $5,000 to Dustin, a county assessor, to get a low assessment on his estate. Dustin turns in a very high assessment. Malcolm sues Dustin to get back his $5,000. Malcolm may get back his $5,000 or have his assessment lowered because he has already performed his part of the contract.

A. The general rule with regard to illegal contracts is that the parties are to be put back where they started

B. Malcolm can get back his $5,000.

C. Malcolm can get back his $5,000 because it is against public policy for county assessors to accept bribes.

D. Malcolm cannot get back his $5,000; the courts do not aid either party to this contract.