<P> Thereafter , if the Court chooses to hold a hearing , each side has thirty minutes to present its case orally . In exceptional and controversial cases , however , the time limit may be extended . In the Court 's early years , attorneys might argue a single case for hours or even days ; but as the judicial workload increased , the time available for argument has been restricted . The late Chief Justice Rehnquist was noted for his especially strict enforcement of the argument time limits . </P>
<P> Thereafter , if the Court chooses to hold a hearing , each side has thirty minutes to present its case orally . In exceptional and controversial cases , however , the time limit may be extended . In the Court 's early years , attorneys might argue a single case for hours or even days ; but as the judicial workload increased , the time available for argument has been restricted . The late Chief Justice Rehnquist was noted for his especially strict enforcement of the argument time limits . </P>
when presenting a case before the supreme court . approximately how long does each side have
when presenting a case before the supreme court . approximately how long does each side have
thirty minutes
thirty minutes