M.R. Civ. P. 76G

(a) Time for Filing Briefs. The appellant shall file the appellant’s brief

within 40 days after the date on which the record is filed in the Superior Court,

the appellee shall file the appellee’s brief within 30 days after service of the

brief of the appellant, and the appellant may file a reply brief within 14 days

after service of the brief of the appellee. In no event shall any brief be filed less

than 6 calendar days before the date set for oral argument. Upon a showing of

good cause, the Superior Court may increase or decrease the time limit

specified in this subdivision.

(b) Consequence of Failure to File Briefs. If an appellant fails to comply

with subdivision (a) of this rule, the Superior Court may dismiss the appeal for

want of prosecution. If an appellee fails to comply, the appellee will not be

heard at oral argument except by permission of the Superior Court.

(c) Scheduling of Oral Argument. Unless the Superior Court determines

that oral argument is unnecessary or otherwise directs, all appeals shall be in

order for hearing 20 days after the date on which appellee’s brief is due or is

filed, whichever is earlier. The parties may, by agreement, waive hearing and

submit the matter for decision on the record and the briefs. The clerk of the

Superior Court shall schedule oral argument for the first appropriate date after

the appeal is in order for hearing, and shall notify each counsel of record or

unrepresented party of the time and place at which oral argument will be heard.