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How-To: Request Oral Argument


Background: You want to provide oral argument to support your appeal
Problem: You're unsure how to request oral argument
Solution: You follow this guide for drafting a request for oral argument

I. Definitions

Hearing
a proceeding where evidence is taken to determine an issue of fact and to reach a decision on the basis of that evidence; describes whatever takes place before magistrates sitting without jury. Thus a hearing, such as an administrative hearing, may take place outside the judicial process, before officials who have been granted judicial authority expressly for the purpose of conducting such hearings.

II. Legal Citations

Rule 9.320 Fla. R. App. P. | Oral Argument
"Oral argument may be permitted in any proceeding. A request for oral argument shall be in a separate document served by a party:
(a) in appeals, not later than 15 days after the last brief is due to be served;

(b) in proceedings commenced by the filing of a petition, not later than 15 days after the reply is due to be served; and

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Rule 34 Fed. R. App. P. | Oral Argument
"(a)(2) Standards. Oral argument must be allowed in every case unless a panel of three judges who have examined the briefs and record unanimously agrees that oral argument is unnecessary for any of the following reasons:
(A) the appeal is frivolous;

(B) the dispositive issue or issues have been authoritatively decided; or

(C) the facts and legal arguments are adequately presented in the briefs and record, and the decisional process would not be significantly aided by oral argument."

III. Samples

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1logoAdobeTBD case. Pro Se Filing. Petition for a Writ of Mandamus. 2 Pages.iconPriceTag
2logoAdobe✓ Granted! 2011. SC. State Court Judges. Join the argument. 3 Pages. iconPriceTag
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4logoAdobe✓ Granted! 2013. SC. Join the argument. 2 Pages.iconPriceTag
5logoAdobe✓ Granted! 2014. SC. Cited the Rules of the Florida Bar. 2 Pages.iconPriceTag
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7logoAdobe✓ Granted! 2016. SC. 2 Pages.iconPriceTag
8logoAdobe✓ Granted! 2017. SC. Join the argument. 3 Pages.iconPriceTag
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IV. Templates

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V. Application

  • Crucial Note: File this on time!
    • In an appeal, within 15 Days of your last brief (see Rule 9.320 Fla. R. App. P.)
    • In a petition, within 15 Days of the last pleading (see Rule 9.320 Fla. R. App. P.)
    • Recommendation: File this request alongside your initial brief

VI. Quick Commentary

  • Good News: Your request can be very plain (see the samples)
  • Better News: The appellate courts almost always grant requests for oral argument of an appeal
  • Bad News: The appellate courts rarely grant requests for oral argument of a petition
    • Suspected Reason = oral arguments would slow things down too much
      • petitions usually deal with extraordinary writs
      • extraordinary writs are usually handled rapidly
      • oral argument would interfere with that rapid progress
  • Download as many samples as you'd like (see Part IV above)
  • Recommendation: Use the TBD template (ie, Part IV above)
  • Save the final version as a PDF file.
  • File the final version in court

VII. Additional Resources

VIII. Conclusion

With the use of the template (as well as the samples above), you can more easily write your Request for Oral Argument. It's a simple request; just make sure you file it on time!

...POINTS & THINGS...

Congratulations! You're now booked up on how to Request Oral Argument (in an appellate court of Florida)!

Please get the justice you deserve.

Sincerely,



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