La. Uni. R. Ct. Appeal. 2-12.6.1

As amended through October 31, 2024

Rule 2-12.6.1 - Citation of Supplemental Authorities

A. If pertinent and significant authorities come to a party's attention after all original and reply briefs have been filed - or after oral argument but before decision - a party may promptly advise the clerk by letter, with a copy to all other parties, setting forth the citations.

B. The letter shall be limited to:

(1) the name and citation of the opinion or authority;

(2) the issue presented by the case which is pertinent to the issues raised in the case pending before the court; and

(3) a citation to the page where this point has been raised in briefs before the court, or if not raised in briefs and dealt with in oral argument only, where and how this issue arose during oral argument. The letter shall not include attachments, including but not limited to the documents cited within the letter.

C. The body of the letter shall not exceed two pages (letter size). Any response must be made promptly and must be similarly limited. This section 2-12.6.1 letter shall not contain argument; if a party desires to make an argument or to exceed two pages (letter size), the party shall file a motion requesting permission to file a supplemental brief.

La. Uni. R. Ct. Appeal. 2-12.6.1

Adopted effective 4/1/2006; April 10, 2014, effective 5/1/2014; amended May 2, 2022, effective 1/1/2023.