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RULE 10 - TRIAL BRIEFS

(A) When a trial brief is required by order of Court, counsel for each party shall deliver a copy to the Court and all other counsel at least one (1) weekday prior to commencement of trial unless otherwise ordered by Court. The briefs shall relate to the issues referred to in the order and contain authorities supporting the propositions which counsel intends asserting during trial. Delivery may be made by ordinary mail with a proof of service appended to each brief.

(B) In all civil jury cases, attorneys for all parties to the action shall, at least five (5) days before date of trial, furnish to the Court a brief of the issues and the law they expect the Judge to present to and charge the jury. All trial briefs and proposed jury instructions are required to be exchanged with opposing counsel at the time of filing.

 
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