(c) That's right. 

You were asked to select the correct statement.

It is correct to say that, in Merrit’s case, which was decided after Balfour’s case the Court did not overrule Balfour’s case but distinguished Merri’s case on its facts.

It is incorrect to say that, in Merrit’s case, which was decided after Balfour’s case, the court held that Balfour’s case had been wrongly decided and overruled it.

It is incorrect to say that, in Merrit’s case, which was decided after Balfour’s case the Court held that Balfour’s case had been wrongly decided and distinguished it.

It is incorrect to say that, although Merrit’s case was decided after Balfour’s case, the Court in Merrit’s case was not made aware of Balfour’s case and decided Merrit’s case on the basis that there were no binding or persuasive precedents.

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