Frank. Cnty. Pa. 39-210

As amended through October 30, 2020
Rule 39-210 - Form of Briefs
A. Content Generally: Briefs shall be typewritten and double spaced, except for quotations, on paper 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size, and shall be bound at the top, not at the side.
B. Brief of the Moving Party: The brief of the moving party shall contain:
1. A statement noting whether or not oral argument is requested.
2. A procedural history of the case.
3. A statement of facts relevant to the issue for disposition.
4. A statement of the question or questions presented.
5. Argument with citations of the authority relief upon.
6. Conclusion.
7. A copy of, or reference to, the pertinent parts of any relevant document, report, recommendation or order.
C.Brief of the Opposing Party. The brief of the opposing party shall contain everything required in the brief of the moving party except that it need not contain a procedural history of the case.
D.Briefs Longer than Ten Pages. The brief of each party, if more than 10 pages in length, shall contain an index and a table of citations of cases and statutes therein, with references to the pages at which they appear in the brief.

Frank. Cnty. Pa. 39-210

Adopted by Order of Court dated December 7, 1993; Published at 23 Pa. Bull. 12/25/1993; Amended by Order of Court dated May 28, 2002; Published at 32 Pa. Bull. 2883 6/15/2002; Amended by Order of Court dated January 27, 2005; Published at 35 Pa. Bull. 1334 2/19/2005