An appellate judge that agrees with the holding of the majority but for different reasons might write a separate dissenting opinion.

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This is incorrect. An appellate judge that agrees with the holding of the majority but for different reasons might write a separate concurring opinion, not a dissenting opinion. A dissenting opinion is written by a judge who disagrees with the majority decision. A separate opinion written by an appellate judge who agrees with the majority but for different reasons is called a concurring opinion, not a dissenting opinion.

An Appellate Judge That Agrees with the Holding of the Majority