2.05.130 [Rule 11] Filing of Briefs

(a) Time for Filing Briefs

The appellant shall file his brief and four (4) copies within thirty (30) days after the Clerk of the Appellate Court mails the notice required by Section 2.05.110, Rule 9(b). The appellee shall file his brief and four (4) copies within thirty (30) days after service of the appellant's brief. The appellant may file a reply brief and four (4) copies within fifteen (15) days after service of the appellee's brief, or the appellant may file a notice that no reply brief will be filed, at which time the appeal shall be "at issue." Otherwise, the appeal shall be "at issue" upon the filing of the reply brief or fifteen (15) days after service of the appellee's brief, whichever occurs first.

(b) Service of Briefs

One copy of each brief shall be served on each party separately represented and proof of service shall be filed with the Clerk of the Appellate Court.

(c) Consequences of Failure to Timely File Briefs

If an appellant does not timely file a brief, the Appellate Court, upon Appellee's motion, may dismiss the appeal. If the appellee does not timely file a brief, the appeal may be decided on the appellate record.