Rule 5A:22 - Requirements for Reply Brief and Reply Brief in Support of Cross-Error(a) The reply brief, if any, must contain 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 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.(c) A reply brief must contain a certificate (which need not be signed in handwriting) stating (1) that it was served on opposing counsel and (2) whether counsel desires to waive oral argument. The certificate must also state the number of words (headings, footnotes, and quotations are included in the page and word limit; the cover page, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, and certificate are not included in the page or word limit).Amended by order dated April 30, 2010, effective 7/1/2010; amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective 9/3/2020; amended by order dated November 23, 2020, effective 3/1/2021; amended by order dated November 1, 2021, effective 1/1/2022; amended by order dated June 21, 2024, effective 8/20/2024.