(a) That's right. 

You were asked to select the incorrect statement.

It is incorrect to say that the material facts of a case are those that are not in dispute between the parties to the case.  Material facts are the significant distinguishing facts of the case.

It is correct to say that case law is only binding on a later court if the materials facts of the earlier and later cases are not able to be distinguished.

It is correct to say that the material facts of a case form an essential part of the precedent set by that case.

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