Santa Clara Superior Court Page & Word Limits
2 rules from official source documents
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Santa Clara Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Each side's Informal Discovery Conference brief is limited to no more than 6 pages.
Each side must serve and lodge a short brief, limited to no more than 6 pages, two court days in advance of the IDC.
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Briefs submitted for informal Court conferences (in lieu of a formal motion) may not exceed 6 pages.
In these instances “letter briefs” are not acceptable, but briefs on court pleading paper not exceeding 6 pages may be submitted.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Santa Clara Superior Court?
Santa Clara Superior Court's rule states these limits: 6 pages. Each side's Informal Discovery Conference brief is limited to no more than 6 pages.
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