0
....disagrees with the majority opinion, and explains his legal rationale for doing so.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoA dissenting opinion is written when a Justice of the Supreme Court doesn't agree with either the logic of a decision or the decision itself, and feels strongly enough to write said opinion.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When will a justice write a dissenting opinion?
A dissenting opinion is written when a justice disagrees with the majority opinion (which carries the force of law). If a justice is writing a dissenting opinion, that means he or she voted with the minority group, and wants to explain the reason why he or she disagrees with the official Opinion of the Court. Dissenting opinions may be cited, but are not enforceable.
What is a justice on the supreme court does not agree with major opinions?
dissenting
What does it mean when the Supreme Court hands down its decision?
often a mixed decision with majority, dissenting, and even concurring opinions.
Who were the concurring and dissenting justices for Morse v Frederick?
You can take a look at the opinions at the link below.Justice Thomas wrote a concurring opinionJustice Alito wrote a concurring opinion in which Justice Kennedy joinedJustice Stevens wrote a dissenting opinion in which Justices Souter and Ginsberg joinedJustice Breyer wrote an opinion concurring in the judgment in part and dissenting in part
What is the purpose of the dissenting opinion of the US Supreme Court?
It is just a differing opinion that is included in the final document so that all opinions are expressed for the record.
What are dissenting opinions and concurring?
The basis for a good debate.
Should dissenting opinions be included in case briefs?
Dissenting opinions may be cited as persuasive authority, so a relevant dissent should be included if it strengthens your case.
When will a justice write a dissenting opinion?
A dissenting opinion is written when a justice disagrees with the majority opinion (which carries the force of law). If a justice is writing a dissenting opinion, that means he or she voted with the minority group, and wants to explain the reason why he or she disagrees with the official Opinion of the Court. Dissenting opinions may be cited, but are not enforceable.
What is a justice on the supreme court does not agree with major opinions?
dissenting
What are dissenting opinions and concurring opinion?
The basis for a good debate.
Does a dissenting opinion from the US Supreme Court carry the force of law?
No, a dissenting opinion is written when a justice disagrees with the majority opinion (which carries the force of law). If a justice is writing a dissenting opinion, that means he or she voted with the minority group, and wants to explain the reason why he or she disagrees with the official Opinion of the Court.Dissenting opinions may be cited, but are not enforceable.
What are the types of court opinions?
Majority, Concurring, Dissenting, and Per Curiam
What was the importance of a dissenting opinion?
A dissenting opinion is written when a justice disagrees with the majority opinion (which carries the force of law). If a justice is writing a dissenting opinion, that means he or she voted with the minority group, and wants to explain the reason why he or she disagrees with the official Opinion of the Court. Dissenting opinions may be cited, but are not enforceable. A good example is if you have 3 people. One of them wants a blue car, the other 2 want a red one. The majority is the 2 people who want a red car. Whoever doesn't want a red car, is the dissenting. (Dissenting is whatever isn't the majority) Search Dissenting Opinion for more details.
What do one or more justices write when they disagree with the majority?
A Justice may write a dissenting opinion if he or she votes against the majority and wants to record his or her legal reasoning for consideration in future cases. Dissenting opinions, although written in opposition to the majority, or Court Opinion, may be cited as precedents in future litigation. An opinion that agrees with the decision in the case (although not necessarily the reasoning) is called a concurringopinion.For more information on opinions of the Court, see Related Questions, below.
A state or federal appellate courts published opinion is know as?
This is known as written opinion (the legal reasoning behind a decision). It is written from the senior justice involved in the majority (so it is also the majority opinion). Others may write concurring opinions to support a decision for different reasoning, and dissenting opinions are written if some people are against the decision.
If the US Supreme Court votes 7-2 on a case what two decisions will be written?
Regardless of the US Supreme Court's decision, there is no guarantee any type of opinion will be written. Per curiam (unsigned) decisions rarely include written opinions. Other cases may include only a majority opinion (the "opinion of the Court"), because there is no requirement for the minority to write a dissenting opinion. There are many examples of split-votes that lack dissenting opinions, and some even include a concurring opinion from a member of the majority.If this is a homework question, the simplified answer is majority and dissenting.For more information about opinions, see Related Questions, below.
What does it mean when the Supreme Court hands down its decision?
often a mixed decision with majority, dissenting, and even concurring opinions.
