Multiple choice

Which one of the following is not an essential element of the tort of conspiracy?

  1. Purpose

  2. Overt act

  3. Concerted action

  4. Intention
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The criminal law often requires one of the conspirators to take an overt step to accomplish the illegal act to demonstrate the reality of their intention to break the law, whereas in a civil conspiracy, an overt act towards accomplishing the wrongful goal may not be required.

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