Requirements for Reply Brief and Reply Brief in Support of Cross-Error

(a) The reply brief, if any, must comply with the requirements of Rules 5:6 and 5:26 and must contain only argument in reply to contentions made in the brief of appellee. No reply brief is necessary if the contentions have been adequately answered in the opening brief of appellant. (b) The reply brief in support of cross-error, if any, must comply with the requirements of Rules 5:6 and 5:26 and must contain only argument in reply to contentions made in the reply brief of appellant that relate to cross-error. No reply brief in support of cross-error is necessary if the contentions have been adequately answered in the brief of appellee. No reply brief in support of cross-error is permitted if the appellant has not filed a reply brief. Promulgated by Order dated Friday, April 30, 2010. Last amended by Order dated June 21, 2024; effective August 20, 2024. RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA PART FIVE THE SUPREME COURT G. PROCEDURE FOLLOWING PERFECTION OF APPEAL