Question

Rudolph hired Moe to walk his dog every weekday. Rudolph hands Moe a check for a month of excellent work. "Thanks!" says Moe. "This will help me pay for the silly citation I just got from the city, since I never licensed my dog walking business. They make us get licenses just to raise money for the city! What a scam." When Rudolph learns that Moe's business is unlicensed, he refuses to pay. What will result?

Answer 1

In that case Rudolph should have investigated before hiring Moe if he has a license for the service. After the service has been rendered and the contract established, it is Rudolph's duty to pay for Moe's services. What Rudolph could do after making Moe's pay is to terminate the employment contract.