N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 22 § 640.5

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 640.5 - Briefs-what to contain

(a) Briefs shall be on paper of the same size and quality as is required for the record on appeal by subdivision (a) of section 640.2. The name of counsel who is to argue or submit the appeal shall appear at the upper right-hand corner of the first or cover page of the brief and the calendar number of the appeal shall be stated in the upper left-hand corner.

(b) In the absence of a specification that the appeal is to be argued, it shall be marked submitted and oral argument shall not be heard.

(c) Testimony referred to in a brief must be accompanied by reference to the page of the record or transcript where such testimony appears.

(d) The main brief of any party shall not exceed 50 pages, and reply briefs shall not exceed 20 pages unless authorized by a justice of the court prior to the filing of any such brief. On appeals from the Criminal Court, appellant's brief shall contain the statement required by subdivision (c) of section 640.3.

(e) Unless authorized by the court, or these rules, briefs to which are added or appended any matter shall not be accepted for filing.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 22 § 640.5