Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 42, October 19, 2024
Rule 2322 - Cross-Appeals and Separate Appeals(a)Cross-Appeals. A cross-appeal shall be argued with the initial appeal at a single argument, unless the court otherwise directs. (b)Separate Appeals. A separate appeal shall be argued with the initial appeal at a single argument, unless the court otherwise directs. If two or more parties support the same argument, care shall be taken to avoid duplication of argument. If two or more appeals are heard together, each appellant shall open the argument on each appellant's appeal, each appellee shall reply thereto. If permitted by the court in rebuttal, not more than two appellants will be heard in conclusion. Comment:
See Pa.R.A.P.2136 (briefs in cases involving cross-appeals) for inclusion of the designation of the appellant and the appellee for purposes of this chapter in the notice given by the appellate prothonotary under Pa.R.A.P.1934 (filing of the record).
Historical Commentary
The following commentary is historical in nature and represents statements of the Committee at the time of rulemaking:
Explanatory Comment-1979
The appellate prothonotary is directed to designate the party who shall file the first brief in cases involving cross appeals where the identity of the "moving party" below is not readily apparent.
The provisions of this Rule 2322 amended May 16, 1979, effective 9/30/1979, 9 Pa.B. 1740.Amended by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 54, No. 31. August 3, 2024, effective 8/3/2024Rule 2322 as printed in 210 Pa. Code reads ''Official Note'' rather than ''Note'' and the ''Explanatory Comment'' is not previously codified.