The joint liability in respect of joint tort-feasors arises in which one of the following circumstances?
1. Agency, when one person employs another to do an act which turns out to be a tort.
2. Vicarious liability, i.e., the liability arising from relations.
3. Joint action - where two or more persons combine together to commit an act which amounts to a tort.
Select the correct answer using the given below:
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
Answer: Option C
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