Ohio R. Prac. S. Ct. 8.03

As amended through July 25, 2024

Rule 8.03 - Briefing of Certified-Conflict Cases

(A) Briefs

If the Supreme Court determines that a conflict exists, the parties shall fi le their merit briefs in conformance with S.Ct.Prac.R. 16.01 through 16.10.

(B) Scope

The parties shall brief only the issues identified in the order of the Supreme Court as issues to be considered, and those issues shall be clearly identified in the table of contents, in accordance with S.Ct.Prac.R. 16.02(B)(1).

(C) When a certified-conflict case is consolidated with a jurisdictional appeal

In cases where a certified-conflict case has been consolidated with an appeal under S.Ct.Prac.R. 7.07(C), the brief shall identify the issues that have been found by the Supreme Court to be in conflict and shall distinguish those issues from any other issues being briefed in the consolidated appeal.

Ohio. R. Prac. S. Ct. 8.03

Effective Date:6/1/1994

Amended: 4/1/1996; 4/1/2000; 6/1/2000; 7/1/2004; 1/1/2008; 1/1/2010; 1/1/2013.