As amended through October 31, 2024
Rule 3.09 - [Effective 4/18/2024] ARGUMENT OF COUNSEL(A) The chancellor may dispense with argument in any action.(B) The chancellor may require counsel to argue or brief the law and facts in any action, and shall not be bound to decide the same until counsel's duty has been performed satisfactorily.(C) In all cases counsel must be prepared to argue the case at the conclusion of the taking of the testimony. The chancellor may specify the points of law or fact on which argument is desired and regulate the order and limit the length of oral arguments. In all cases where briefs are requested by the chancellor, copies thereof must be delivered to opposing counsel. Any negligent or willful failure on the part of counsel to fully argue or brief any question when requested by the chancellor will be considered a grave discourtesy.Amended effective 4/18/2024.