In Sales Distribution Corp.v.Consumer Products Co. ,the court decides that a precedent is incorrect or in?ap?plicable.The court
A)may rule contrary to the precedent.
B)must apply the precedent.
C)must ask a higher court to rule on the case.
D)must refuse to decide the case.

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If the court finds a precedent to be incorrect or inapplicable, it has the power to rule contrary to the precedent. This is known as distinguishing the precedent and is a common practice in legal reasoning. However, the court must provide a clear and reasoned explanation for why the precedent is no longer applicable.