Minn. R. Civ. App. P. 134.01

As amended through October 28, 2024

Rule 134.01 - Allowance of Oral Argument

Oral argument will be allowed unless:

(a) no request for oral argument has been made by either party in the statement of the case required by Rule 133.03; or

(b) a party has failed to file a timely brief as required by Rule 128.02; or

(c) the parties have agreed to waive oral argument pursuant to Rule 134.06; or

(d) any party involved in the appeal is not represented by counsel; or

(e) the appellate court, in the exercise of its discretion, determines that oral argument is unnecessary because:

(1) the dispositive issue or set of issues has been authoritatively settled; or

(2) the facts and legal arguments could be adequately presented by the briefs and record and the decisional process would not be significantly aided by oral argument.

The appellate court shall notify the parties when it has been determined that a request for oral argument has been denied. A party aggrieved by the decision may, within 7 days after the receipt of the notification and pursuant to Rule 127, request the court to reconsider its decision.

Minn. R. Civ. App. P. 134.01

Amended effective for appeals taken on or after1/1/1992; amended effective 9/1/2019; amended effective 1/1/2020.