Persons who entered into an illegal contract but withdrew before the illegal act was performed can sue to recover consideration.

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This is known as the doctrine of prevention of unjust enrichment. If a person entered into an illegal contract but withdrew before the illegal act was performed, they can sue to recover consideration because it would be unjust for the other party to keep the benefit received from the illegal contract. However, if the illegal act was performed or the person was a knowing participant in the illegal act, they cannot recover consideration.

Persons Who Entered into an Illegal Contract but Withdrew Before