Consider the following statements:
1) In conspiracy, it is in the fact of combination that the unlawfulness resides. Combination to injure gives cause of action
2) Where the element of combination is absent, the motive is immaterial
3) Combination for legitimate promotion of their interest give no cause of action Which of the above statements are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)2 and 3
C)1 and 3
D)1, 2 and 3

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All three statements correctly describe aspects of conspiracy in legal terms. Statement 1 highlights that the essence of a conspiracy is the agreement or combination to commit an unlawful act. Statement 2 emphasizes that without the element of combination or agreement, the motive behind individual actions does not constitute a conspiracy. Statement 3 points out that when individuals combine for the legitimate promotion of their interests, such a combination does not give rise to a cause of action because it is not unlawful.

Consider the Following Statements