Briefs of multiple appellants or appellees

In cases involving more than one appellant or appellee, including cases consolidated for purposes of appeal, any number of either may join in a single brief, and any appellant or appellee may adopt by reference any part of the brief of another. Parties may similarly join in reply briefs. Source: Supreme Court Rule 79-1, Rule 12 (8); SDCL Supp, § 15-26A-49 .