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Guidelines for Argument

Cross appeals, consolidated appeals, or companioned appeals will be argued as one case.  A cross-appellant is considered an appellee for purposes of oral argument.  Argument time is limited to 15 minutes for the appellant and 15 minutes for the appellee, but may be reduced or expanded by the Court.  The appellant is entitled to open and conclude the argument, and may reserve part of the time for rebuttal.  An appellee is generally not permitted to reserve time for rebuttal.  The Judges on the panel will have reviewed the record and briefs and will be familiar with the facts and issues of the case.  Argument should be devoted to key points, clarifying issues as needed, and responding to questions raised by the judges.