<P> A majority opinion in countries which use the common law system becomes part of the body of case law . Such decisions can usually be cited as precedent by later courts . In some courts , such as the Supreme Court of the United States , the majority opinion may be broken down into numbered or lettered sections . This allows judges who write an opinion `` concurring in part '' or `` dissenting in part '' to easily identify which parts they join with the majority , and which sections they do not . </P>
<P> A majority opinion in countries which use the common law system becomes part of the body of case law . Such decisions can usually be cited as precedent by later courts . In some courts , such as the Supreme Court of the United States , the majority opinion may be broken down into numbered or lettered sections . This allows judges who write an opinion `` concurring in part '' or `` dissenting in part '' to easily identify which parts they join with the majority , and which sections they do not . </P>
which type of opinion becomes law in supreme court decisions
which type of opinion becomes law in supreme court decisions
majority
majority