Fresno 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 Fresno Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
- Spacing
- Double
Opening and opposition memoranda may not exceed 30 pages when double-spaced.
The opening and opposition memorandum shall not exceed thirty (30) pages in length with double-spaced lines
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
- Spacing
- Double
Reply may not exceed 20 pages when double-spaced.
The reply shall not exceed twenty (20) pages in length with double-spaced lines
- Limit
- 22 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
- Spacing
- 1.5
Opening and opposition memoranda may not exceed 22 pages when formatted with one-and-one-half line spacing.
(or twenty-two (22) pages with one and one-half spaced lines.)
- Limit
- 15 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
- Spacing
- 1.5
Reply may not exceed 15 pages when formatted with one-and-one-half line spacing.
fifteen (15) pages with one and one-half spaced lines).
- Limit
- 15 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Opening and responding memoranda of points and authorities may not exceed 15 pages without an order from the calendaring judge.
No opening or responding memorandum of points and authorities exceeding fifteen (15) pages may be filed, absent an order from the judge of the Court in which the motion is calendared.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Fresno Superior Court?
Fresno Superior Court's rule states these limits: 30 pages; 30 pages. Opening and opposition memoranda may not exceed 30 pages when double-spaced.
What page or word limits apply to reply brief in Fresno Superior Court?
Fresno Superior Court's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Reply may not exceed 20 pages when double-spaced.
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