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Texas Rules of Appellate ProcedureSection FOUR - Proceedings in the Supreme Court
Rule 55 - Brief on the Merits
Rule 55.9 - Court May Require Revision

Tex. R. App. P. 55.9

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Rule 55.9 - Court May Require Revision

If a brief does not conform with these rules, the Supreme Court may require the brief to be revised or may return it to the party who filed it and consider the case without further briefing by that party.

Tex. R. App. P. 55.9

Notes and Comments

Comment to 1997 change: The rule is new and provides for a 50 page brief on the merits if requested by the Supreme Court.

Comment to 2002 change: Subdivision 55.1 is clarified to provide that the Court may realign parties to require consolidated briefing for a clearer and more efficient presentation of the case.