This rule contains the following sections:
Official Notes and Commentary
Comment to 1997 change: This is former Rule 75. Technical and nonsubstantive changes are made.
Comment to 2008 change: Subdivision 39.1 is amended to provide for oral argument unless the court determines it is unnecessary and to set out the reasons why argument may be unnecessary. The appellate court must evaluate these reasons in view of the traditional importance of oral argument. The court need not agree on, and generally should not announce, a specific reason or reasons for declining oral argument.
Comment to 2024 change: Rule 39.8 is amended to clarify requirements for notices and to clarify the court’s ability to amend notices.