Rule 9.8 - Briefing and oral argument(a)Opening brief. Within 7 calendar days of the filing of the notice of appeal, the appealing party may file an opening brief with the district court including: (1) The basis for the appeal;(2) A statement of the relevant facts; (3) A statement of the procedural history of the case;(4) The argument on appeal, which must contain any law in support of the appeal; and(5) A short conclusion stating the precise relief sought.(b)Answering brief. Within 7 calendar days of the filing and service of the opening brief, the responding party may file an answering brief with the district court, including: (1) A statement of the relevant facts;(2) A statement of the procedural history of the case;(3) The argument opposing the appeal, which must contain any law in support of the answering brief; and(4) A short conclusion. Briefs must not exceed 10 pages, excluding exhibits. Briefs may not include any documents that were not provided to the municipal or justice court. No reply will be permitted except with the approval of the district judge hearing the appeal.
(c)Oral argument. Unless otherwise ordered by the district court, oral argument shall not be scheduled.Adopted April 26, 2024, effective 6/25/2024.