§ 5-207 Oral argument.
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The Appellate Panel must issue the terms of oral argument by written order. Oral argument must be allowed in every case unless the Panel determines that oral argument is unnecessary for any of the following reasons:
A. The appeal is frivolous;
B. The dispositive issue or issues have been authoritatively decided; or
C. The facts and legal arguments are adequately presented in the briefs and record, and the decisional process would not be significantly aided by oral argument.
The Appellate Panel must issue its decision regarding oral argument by written order. (Res. 2020-42 Exh. C)