In Ben v$.$ City Car Dealership, a state supreme court held that a minor could cancel a contract for the sale of a car. Now a trial court in the same state is deciding Daphne v$.$ Even Steven Auto Deals, Inc., a case with similar facts. Under the doctrine of stare decisis, the trial court is likely to

a$.$

disregard the Ben case.

b$.$

require the minor in the Daphne case to fulfill the contract.

c$.$

order the minor in the Daphne case to cancel the contract.

d$.$

follow the Ben case and permit the minor the Daphne case to cancel the contract.