Ming entered into a contract with Lee to supply Lee with smuggled cigarettes. Lee received the smuggled cigarettes and tried to sell them off at a profit. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lee could not find any buyer for the smuggled cigarettes. Without any profit, Lee was unable to pay Ming the outstanding sum under their contract. Required: Analyse whether Ming is entitled to seek assistance from the court to claim back the outstanding sum under the contract from Lee. Support your discussion with relevant legal principles and cases, if any.

Ming entered into a contract with Lee to supply Lee with smuggled cigarettes. Lee received the smuggled cigarettes and tried to sell them off at a profit. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lee could not find any buyer for the smuggled cigarettes. Without any profit, Lee was unable to pay Ming the outstanding sum under their contract. Required: Analyse whether Ming is entitled to seek assistance from the court to claim back the outstanding sum under the contract from Lee. Support your discussion with relevant legal principles and cases, if any.