South Carolina Regulations § 52-804 Oral Argument

A. Oral argument will be granted unless waived in writing prior to the scheduling of same.

B. The appellant shall open and close the argument. The opening argument shall include a statement of the relevant facts. Unless otherwise permitted by the Commission, counsel will not be permitted to read from books, briefs, records, or authorities cited. If any party fails to appear, the Commission will hear argument on behalf of the parties present. If no party appears, the case will be decided on the briefs unless the Commission shall otherwise order.

C. The length of time allotted for oral argument shall be determined by the Commission. The Commission shall notify all parties of the time allotted at the call of the case.