The principle of res judicata is also applicable between co-defendants. Which one of the following is not an essential condition to bind the codefendants?
A. The Co-defendants must have filed joint written statement
B. There must be a conflict of interest between the defendants concerned
C. It must be necessary to decide this conflict in order to give the plaintiff the relief he claims
D. The question between the defendants must have been finally decided
E. None of these
Answer: Option A
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