The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against Defendant in a product liability lawsuit. The defendant filed an appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court who decided not to hear the case. This

Select one:

a.means the Supreme Court has violated its mandate.

b.means the Supreme Court made a decision on the merits which has no value as precedent.

c.

means that the Supreme Court's decision is a decision on the merits that has value as a precedent.

d.means that the Court of Appeal's decision is the law in Michigan.