Additional Authorities

Rules of Appellate Procedure

Rule: 10.8

Jurisdiction: WA

Bluebook Citation: RAP 10.8

RAP 10.8 ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES (a) Generally. A party or amicus curiae may file a statement of additional authorities. The additional authorities must relate to a point made in the briefing or at oral argument. (b) Contents. The statement must include argument explaining the reasons for the additional authorities and must include a pinpoint citation either to the pertinent page of the brief or to a point argued orally. The body of the statement must not exceed 350 words (word processing software) or one page (typewritten or handwritten). The statement of additional authorities shall be accompanied by a certificate of compliance as set forth in RAP 18.17(b). (c) Response. Any response to the statement of additional authorities must be filed within seven days after the statement is filed and also must be limited to 350 words (word processing software) or one page (typewritten or handwritten). The response shall be accompanied by a certificate of compliance as set forth in RAP 18.17(b). [Adopted effective July 1, 1976; Amended effective September 1, 1999; December 24, 2002; September 1, 2021; September 1, 2022.]

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