USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The term “opinions” as used here, refers to several types of writing by the Justices. The most well known are the opinions of the Court released or announced in cases in which the Court has heard oral argument. Each sets out the Court’s judgment and its reasoning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Concurring and Dissenting Opinions Justices who agree with the result of the main opinion, or the resolution of the dispute between the two parties, but base their decision on a different rationale may issue one or more concurring opinion(s).

Detailed explanation-3: -The majority opinion is an appellate opinion supporting the court’s judgment (the result reached in the case) which receives a majority vote of the justices or judges hearing the case.

Detailed explanation-4: -After the votes have been tallied, the Chief Justice, or the most senior Justice in the majority if the Chief Justice is in the dissent, assigns a Justice in the majority to write the opinion of the Court.