Minnesota Administrative Rules

9800.1000 ORAL ARGUMENTS ON APPEAL.

Subpart 1.

Criteria considered in granting oral argument.

The court, in its discretion, may grant the parties permission to participate in oral argument. Factors considered in determining whether to grant oral argument include:

A.

whether the request for oral argument was timely under part 9800.1600, subpart 2;

B.

whether the resolution of the appealed issues would establish legal precedent; and

C.

whether oral argument would significantly aid the court in deciding the issues on appeal.

Each party shall be allotted 15 minutes to make its presentation to the court, including the showing of motion pictures, unless otherwise authorized by the court.

Subp. 1a.

Time allotted for oral argument.

Unless otherwise authorized by the court, each party shall be allotted 15 minutes to make its presentation to the court, including the showing of motion pictures.

Subp. 2.

Motion pictures.

Any party desiring to show motion pictures at the oral argument must inform the court and all other parties in writing within 30 days after the transcript is received by the court. This notice must indicate the length of time necessary for viewing. The party shall furnish the necessary projection equipment on the day of the hearing. The court may on its own motion require the showing of motion pictures when necessary for a full and fair adjudication of a case.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 175A.07

History:

10 SR 698; 13 SR 981; 19 SR 1131

Published Electronically:

May 13, 1997