Chapter 5: Preparation and Filing of Briefs

Rule 5.05 Specifications for Briefs Rule 5.12 Briefs or Petitions for Review Challenging Constitutionality of Statutes or Constitution Rule 5.15 Designation of Parties in Briefs Rule 5.20 Reference to Evidence and Exhibits; Citation of Authorities Rule 5.30 Ordinances, Charters, Statutes, and Other Written Provisions to Be Set Out Rule 5.35 Appellant's Opening Brief: Index Rule 5.40 Appellant's Opening Brief: Statement of the Case Rule 5.45 Assignments of Error and Argument Rule 5.50 The Excerpt of Record Rule 5.52 Appendix Rule 5.55 Respondent's Answering Brief Rule 5.57 Respondent's Answering Brief: Cross-Assignments of Error Rule 5.60 Failure of Respondent to File Brief Rule 5.65 Cross-Appellant's Opening Brief Rule 5.70 Reply Brief Rule 5.75 Answering Brief on Cross-Appeal Rule 5.77 Joint and Adopted Briefs Rule 5.80 Time for Filing Briefs Rule 5.85 Additional Authorities Rule 5.90 "Balfour" Briefs Filed by Court-Appointed Counsel Rule 5.92 Supplemental Pro Se Briefs Rule 5.95 Briefs Containing Confidential Material