Oklahoma Briefs; Time Limitations; Oral Argument are the rules and guidelines that govern the preparation, filing, and presentation of briefs in the appellate courts of Oklahoma. There are two types of briefs: Appellant's Brief and Appealed's Brief. Appellant's Brief: The Appellant's Brief is the opening brief submitted by the appellant in an appeal. It must include a statement of facts, a statement of the case, and a discussion of applicable law. The Appellant's Brief must be filed within 30 days of the filing of the Notice of Appeal. Appealed's Brief: The Appealed's Brief is the response brief filed by the appealed in an appeal. It must include a discussion of applicable law and a response to the arguments made in the Appellant's Brief. The Appealed's Brief must be filed within 30 days of the filing of the Appellant's Brief. Time Limitations: All briefs must be filed within the time limits set by the court. Generally, the Appellant's Brief must be filed within 30 days of the filing of the Notice of Appeal, and the Appealed's Brief must be filed within 30 days of the filing of the Appellant's Brief. Oral Argument: Oral argument is an opportunity for the parties to present their case to the court. An appellate court may grant an oral argument if requested by either party or if the court is uncertain about the outcome of the appeal. In Oklahoma, the time limit for oral argument is ten minutes per side.