Opinion ID: 1211019
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: The First Brief

Text: The first brief violates several Rules of the Court. First, it failed to list the questions involved. Rule 8, § 2. Second, the brief makes no reference to any exception. Rule 8, § 3. It is impossible to determine accurately what issues are being argued, or whether any exceptions have been abandoned. See Pacific Ins. Co. of N.Y. v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co. , 247 S.C. 282, 147 S.E. (2d) 273 (1966); U.S. Fidelity and Guaranty Co. v. First National Bank , 244 S.C. 436, 137 S.E. (2d) 582 (1964). Finally, the brief contains two affidavits alleging bias on the part of the trial judge. These contain facts outside the record, in violation of Rule 8, § 7. See also Becker v. Uhe, et al , 221 S.C. 334, 70 S.E. (2d) 346 (1952). Additional facts may be added only as provided by the Rule.