Rule 5A:26. Effect of Noncompliance With Rules Regarding Briefs

If an appellant fails to file a brief in compliance with these Rules, this Court may dismiss the appeal. If an appellee fails to file a brief in compliance with these Rules, this Court may disregard any additional assignments of error raised by the appellee. If one party has complied with the Rules governing briefs, but the other has not, the party in default will not be heard orally if the case proceeds to oral argument, except for good cause shown.

Committee Notes

Promulgated by Order dated Friday, April 30, 2010; effective July 1, 2010. Last amended by Order dated April 1, 2021; effective June 1, 2021.