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Pa. R.A.P. 3521

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Rule 3521 Oral Argument; Submission on Briefs

Chapter 35: Business of the Superior Court

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In all cases other than post-conviction hearing cases, upon receipt of the appellant’s brief, the Prothonotary shall send a reply letter to the appellant asking whether oral argument is requested. If appellant responds in a timely fashion that appellant requests oral argument, the case will be listed for argument. If appellant fails to respond in a timely fashion, the case will be submitted on the briefs, unless otherwise directed by the court on its own motion or upon application.

Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 3521 adopted June 28, 2002, effective June 6, 2002, 32 Pa.B. 3076.

Rule 3521 Oral Argument; Submission on Briefs

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