Rule 8.02 - Procedure; time allowed for argument (a) In oral argument, appellant shall be entitled to the opening. Appellee may then be heard. Appellant may then conclude. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, each side may not exceed 30 minutes in argument. If more time is desired, the request must be made by filing a motion no less than 15 days before oral argument. The court may order additional time as it deems proper. (b) When two or more cases are consolidated or otherwise combined for oral argument, it will be limited to 1 hour unless otherwise ordered by the court. If there are multiple appellants or appellees, 30 minutes is allotted for each side and the attorneys are expected to divide the time. Amended April, 6, 2015, effective July 1, 2015.