Consider the following statement(s). 1. A defendant may set up, by way of a counter-claim against the claim of the plaintiff any right or claim in respect of the cause of action accruing to him. 2. The counter-claim may be submitted by the defendant even after he has delivered his defence. 3. The counter-claim shall not exceed the pecuniary jurisdiction of the court. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Answer: Option B