2.05.170 [Rule 15] Oral Argument

(a) Appeal Granted may be scheduled for Oral Argument

The clerk of the Appellate Court shall notify the parties of the date, time and place at which oral argument will be heard at least twenty (20) days prior to the date scheduled for oral argument. Cases given priority pursuant to Section 2.05.280, Rule 26 shall be scheduled as directed by the Appellate Court.

(b) Disqualification of Justice

Any justice may be disqualified on motion of one of the parties or on his own motion. When any justice is disqualified, the Chief Justice shall name another Justice to complete the panel. A motion to disqualify a Justice shall be made at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the oral argument. The motion shall state the grounds on which it is based and it shall be supported by affidavit or other satisfactory evidence.

(c) Failure To Appear by Either Party

If either party fails to appear at the time set for the hearing of the appeal, the Appellate Court may hear the argument presented by the party appearing and decide the appeal on the basis of the presentation and of the briefs submitted.

(d) Decision on the Basis of Briefs Alone

The Appellate Court may, within its discretion or if the parties stipulate, decide the appeal on the basis of the briefs alone.