Rule 8.638. Oral argument and submission of the cause

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.638

Current text effective January 1, 2007.

#(a) Application

Except as provided in (b), rule 8.524 governs oral argument and submission of the cause in the Supreme Court unless the court provides otherwise in its Internal Operating Practices and Procedures or by order.

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2007; previously amended effective January 1, 2004.)

#(b) Procedure

#(1) The appellant has the right to open and close.

#(2) Each side is allowed 45 minutes for argument.

#(3) Two counsel may argue on each side if, within 10 days after the date of the order setting the case for argument, they notify the court that the case requires it.

(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2004.)

#History

Rule 8.638 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 36.2 effective January 1, 2003; previously amended effective January 1, 2004.

What this rule requires

Chambers Communication Rules

(3) Two counsel may argue on each side if, within 10 days after the date of the order setting the case for argument, they notify the court that the case requires it.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.