Joely is the plaintiff in a civil case. The advocate tells her that she doesn't have a good case. Joely decides to continue with her claim and to pay Mr Cassim, the judge hearing her case, an amount of money in order to ensure success. She goes to his chambers, and hands him a suitcase full of American dollar notes. He promises that he will ensure that her claim succeeds.

Mr Cassim delivers judgment against Joely in favour of the defendant.

Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT ?

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Joely is the plaintiff in a civil case. The advocate tells her that she doesn't have a good case. Joely decides to continue with her claim and to pay Mr Cassim, the judge hearing her case, an amount of money in order to ensure success. She goes to his chambers, and hands him a suitcase full of American dollar notes. He promises that he will ensure that her claim succeeds. 
   
 Mr Cassim delivers judgment against Joely in favour of the defendant. 
   
 Which  ONE  of the following statements is  CORRECT ?

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Joely will succeed with an action against Mr Carim to reclaim the money she paid him, because he has been unjustifiably enriched.

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Joely will not succeed with an action against Mr Carim to reclaim the money since her agreement with him is contrary to public policy and therefore legally impossible.

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Joely will not succeed with an action against Mr Carim since they did not reach consensus on the amount.

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Joely will succeed with an action against Mr Carim to reclaim the money she paid him since he is in breach of contract.

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