You may recall that in the module overview, a scenario was presented where a father purchased a heart on the black market. determine whether the father can force performance of the contract and whether he can recover his money.

First, read the scenario below and then answer the questions that follow. Your response will be graded based on its accuracy, thoroughness, and application of module content.

George's daughter was born with a hole in her heart. He met up with a group of individuals of questionable character who agreed to deliver to George a healthy heart that could be a transplant for his daughter for a sum of $20,000. The group George negotiated with failed to deliver the heart. George tried to sue when he did not receive the heart but was surprised when the courts would not enforce the agreement.

1. Can George force performance of this contract? Why or why not? (10 points)

2. Will he be able to recover the $20,000 that he gave for the heart? Why or why not? (10 points)