When a previous decision does not apply to the current facts, a court will ________, saying, in effect, that this case is different and cannot be decided by looking to past rulings.

A- Refer to precedent
B- Practice stare decisis
C- Distinguish the present case
D- Decline to hear the case


Ans: C- Distinguish the present case

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