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 that the Court of Appeals decision is the law in Michigan.

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

c. means the Supreme Court has violated its mandate.

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