Legal Principle: The object of an agreement is lawful unless it is forbidden by law; is of such a nature that, if permitted, it would defeat the provisions of any law; is fraudulent; involves or implies injury to the person or property of another person; the court regards it as immoral; it is opposed to public policy. Factual Situation: A asks an editor of a newspaper to publish a defamatory article against B and promises to pay 4,000 for the work. Issue: Can the editor sue A? Decision: