Losordo v. Department of Employment Security

It is perhaps unusual for the author of a majority opinion to prepare a concurring opinion as well; it is not, however, precedential by any means.

In this particular case, the majority is unwilling to go beyond the point it considers necessary to dispose of the case. It is justifiably apprehensive that the opinion will assume an advisory character, see Wood v. Wood, 135 Vt. 119, 121, 370 A.2d 191, 192 (1977), going beyond mere dicta, if it is extended.

I do not disagree with this concern. Nevertheless, when additional issues have been raised by the appeal, and briefed and argued as well, I feel…