Court Rules

Merced 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 Merced Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Limit
15 pages
Applies to
Memorandum of points and authorities

A memorandum of points and authorities is limited to 15 pages, excluding exhibits, declarations, and attachments.

A memorandum of points and authorities shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, excluding exhibits, declarations or attachments.

Limit
15 pages
Applies to
Memorandum of points and authorities

A party may request an exemption from the 15-page memorandum limit by filing an ex parte application two days before the motion or response is due and stating good cause.

Any party may file an ex- parte, application with the court scheduled to hear the motion, requesting to exceed the fifteen (15) page limitation, two (2) days before the motion is to be filed or response due. Such written request must set forth good cause why the fifteen (15) page limit needs to be exceeded.

Common questions about Merced Superior Court page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to memorandum of points and authorities in Merced Superior Court?

Merced Superior Court's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Excludes exhibits and attachments. A memorandum of points and authorities is limited to 15 pages, excluding exhibits, declarations, and attachments.

View ruleSource: page 56, section G. Filing of Motions