Given the task definition and input, reply with output. In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.

Statement: A case that is eligible to be counted as such must include some actual counsel and advice or other legal assistance provided to the client. Choices: 1. Many attempt to submit without counsel or advice, and all fail due to this restriction. 2. To have an eligible case, you need to have provided counsel and advice. 3. The case should be counted prior to any legal assistance.
2