dissenting opinions are normally written at the same time as the majority opinion and any concurring opinions. they are also delivered and published at the same time. a dissenting opinion does not create binding precedent nor does it become a part of case law. however, they can sometimes be cited as a form of persuasive authority in subsequent cases when arguing that the court's holding should be limited or overturned. in some cases, a previous dissent is used to spur a change in the law. a later case may result in a majority opinion adopting a particular rule of law formerly advocated in dissent. as with concurring opinions, the difference in opinion between dissents and majority opinions can often highlight the precise holding of the majority opinion. chief justice charles evans hughes stated in 1936: "a dissent in a court of last resort is an appeal".