§ 193. Filing of Briefs by Parties.

Appellant may file an opening brief, respondent may file a reply brief and appellant may thereafter file a closing brief.

(a) Form and Filing of Briefs. Briefs shall be typewritten or printed upon paper 8 1/2 x 11 inches in size. Reproduction thereof may be by any process, provided all copies are clear and permanently legible. Only one side of the paper shall be used, unless printed, and the margins shall not be less than one inch on all sides of the page. The lines shall be double spaced. Headings shall be capitalized. An original and three copies of all briefs shall be filed with the board. The original of each brief shall contain a certification that copies have been served upon or mailed to each party, his attorney or agent, as well as the department, and the attorney general's office.

(b) Time for Service and Filing. The opening brief shall be served and filed within fifteen days after the date on the notice issued by the board stating that the record on appeal has been filed with the board. The reply brief shall be served and filed within fifteen days after the filing date of the opening brief with the board. The closing brief shall be served and filed within five days after the filing date of the reply brief with the board. An extension of time within which to file a brief will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

HISTORY

1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 1-20-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 3).

2. Amendment filed 2-19-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 8).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 23077, Business and Professions Code; and Article XX, Section 22, California Constitution. Reference: Sections 23081 and 23083, Business and Professions Code; and Article XX, Section 22, California Constitution.