When justices agree with the ruling of a court majority but not all of its reasoning,they may often write a(n):

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A concurring opinion is written when a justice agrees with the ruling of a court majority, but not all of its reasoning. The justice explains their own reasoning for agreeing with the decision, often highlighting different aspects of the case or legal principles than the majority opinion. Dissents are written when a justice disagrees with the ruling of the majority, and per curiam opinions are typically brief unsigned opinions issued by the court as a whole. Ex parte refers to a type of legal proceeding conducted without all parties present. Writ of certiorari is a request for a higher court to hear a case.

When Justices Agree with the Ruling of a Court Majority