Kings 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 Kings Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine argument
For each opposed motion in limine, the submitted binder document may contain at most three pages of argument for and three pages of argument against, subject to an aggregate six-page-per-motion limit that excludes exhibits, tables of contents, and tables of authorities.
As to all motions in limine to which opposition will be lodged, the parties shall submit to the court in a binder, a document which includes a not more than three (3) page argument for, and a not more than three (3) page argument against, each of the motions. The six (6) page per motion limitation provided for herein is exclusive of exhibits and any table of contents or table of authorities offered by the parties.
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Memorandum of points and authorities
A memorandum of points and authorities submitted in support of or opposition to a motion, petition, warrant application, or other request may not exceed 10 pages; for affidavits, attached exhibits count toward the limit, and exceeding 10 pages requires prior court permission.
No memorandum of points and authorities or affidavit submitted in support of or in opposition to a motion, petition, warrant application, or other request shall exceed ten (10) pages. In connection with affidavits, such limitation is inclusive of attached exhibits. Parties wishing to exceed this limit must obtain prior leave from the court.
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Declaration
- Spacing
- Double
Declarations may not exceed ten typewritten, double-spaced pages without prior court approval, but attached exhibits are excluded from this restriction.
In accordance with California Rules of Court, rule 5.111, the court will not consider more than ten (10) typewritten, double-spaced pages of declarations without prior approval. This restriction does not apply to exhibits submitted with the declaration(s).
- Limit
- 50 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
No more than 50 pages of exhibits, including dividers, may be attached to any declaration.
However, no more than fifty (50) pages of exhibits (including dividers) shall be attached to any declaration.
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply or closing declaration
A reply or closing declaration may not exceed five pages, excluding exhibits.
No reply or closing declaration shall exceed five (5) pages (not including exhibits).
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Declaration
- Spacing
- Double
Absent prior approval, declarations are limited to 10 typewritten, double-spaced pages; exhibits submitted with the declarations are excluded from that limit.
Without prior approval, the court will not consider more than ten (10) typewritten, double-spaced pages of declarations. This restriction does not apply to exhibits submitted with the declaration(s).
What page or word limits apply to motion in limine argument in Kings Superior Court?
Kings Superior Court's rule states these limits: 3 pages; 3 pages. Excludes exhibits, table of contents, and table of authorities. For each opposed motion in limine, the submitted binder document may contain at most three pages of argument for and three pages of argument against, subject to an aggregate six-page-per-motion limit that excludes exhibits, tables of contents, and tables of authorities.
What page or word limits apply to memorandum of points and authorities in Kings Superior Court?
Kings Superior Court's rule states these limits: 10 pages. A memorandum of points and authorities submitted in support of or opposition to a motion, petition, warrant application, or other request may not exceed 10 pages; for affidavits, attached exhibits count toward the limit, and exceeding 10 pages requires prior court permission.
What page or word limits apply to declaration in Kings Superior Court?
Kings Superior Court's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Excludes exhibits. Declarations may not exceed ten typewritten, double-spaced pages without prior court approval, but attached exhibits are excluded from this restriction.
What page or word limits apply to exhibits in Kings Superior Court?
Kings Superior Court's rule states these limits: 50 pages. Excludes exhibits. No more than 50 pages of exhibits, including dividers, may be attached to any declaration.
What page or word limits apply to reply or closing declaration in Kings Superior Court?
Kings Superior Court's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Excludes exhibits. A reply or closing declaration may not exceed five pages, excluding exhibits.
What page or word limits apply to declaration in Kings Superior Court?
Kings Superior Court's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Excludes exhibits. Absent prior approval, declarations are limited to 10 typewritten, double-spaced pages; exhibits submitted with the declarations are excluded from that limit.
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