Rule 31. Serving and Filing Briefs

(a) Time to Serve and File Briefs. The appellant must serve and file the opening brief

(b) Consequence of Failure to File. If an appellant or cross-appellant fails to file a brief within the time provided by this rule, or within an extended time as permitted by the court, the court may dismiss the appeal on its own motion or a motion to dismiss filed by the appellee or cross-appellee.

Committee Notes

Source: (a) amended March 17, 1994, effective July 1, 1994; (b) and (c) amended May