RULE XV.

Rehearing-Remittitur to Issue, When. All motions for a rehearing shall be upon petition in writing, and filed with the clerk within fifteen days after the final judgment is rendered, or order made by the court and publication of its opinion and decision. Personal service or service by mail upon counsel of a copy of the opinion and decision shall be deemed the equivalent of publication. The party moving for a rehearing

shall serve a copy of the petition upon opposing counsel, who within ten days thereafter may file a reply to the petition, and no other argument shall be heard thereon. No remittitur or mandate to the court below shall be issued until the expiration of the fifteen days herein provided, and decisions upon the petition, except upon special order. The times herein provided for may be shortened or extended for good cause shown by order of court.