El Dorado Superior Court Page & Word Limits
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Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to El Dorado Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Page, word and line limits
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 15 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Memorandum
Absent good cause and leave, opening and responding memoranda are limited to 15 pages and reply memoranda to 10 pages, excluding the listed materials; a longer memorandum may be requested ex parte with written notice at least 24 hours before it is due and reasons for the request.
Absent good cause and leave of the court, no opening or responding memorandum may exceed fifteen (15) pages in length and no reply memorandum may exceed ten (10) pages in length. The page limit does not include the caption page, the notice of motion and motion, exhibits, declarations, attachments, table of contents, the table of authorities, or the proof of service. A party may apply to the court ex parte, but with written notice of the application to the opposing party at least 24 hours before the memorandum is due, for permission to file a longer memorandum. The application must state the reasons why the argument cannot be made within the stated limit.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 300 pages
- Applies to
- Administrative record volume
Each administrative-record volume is limited to 300 pages.
Each volume shall consist of not more than 300 pages
Other limits (time, motions, days)
WARNING
- Applies to
- Memorandum
A party seeking permission to file a longer memorandum must apply ex parte, give the opposing party written notice at least 24 hours before the memorandum is due, and explain why the argument cannot fit within the limit.
A party may apply to the court ex parte, but with written notice of the application to the opposing party at least 24 hours before the memorandum is due, for permission to file a longer memorandum. The application must state the reasons why the argument cannot be made within the stated limit.
What page or word limits apply to memorandum in El Dorado Superior Court?
El Dorado Superior Court's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 10 pages. Excludes caption, exhibits, attachments, table of contents, and table of authorities. Absent good cause and leave, opening and responding memoranda are limited to 15 pages and reply memoranda to 10 pages, excluding the listed materials; a longer memorandum may be requested ex parte with written notice at least 24 hours before it is due and reasons for the request.
What page or word limits apply to administrative record volume in El Dorado Superior Court?
El Dorado Superior Court's rule states these limits: 300 pages. Each administrative-record volume is limited to 300 pages.
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