Court Rules

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County Page & Word Limits

85 rules from official source documents

Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Discovery motion

Discovery motions and responses may exceed the ordinary four-page limit but may not exceed ten pages, and no discovery reply may be filed without leave of court.

Without leave of Court, parties may exceed the four (4) page limitation set forth in Section IV.A.2.b. of the Superior Court (New Castle County) Civil Case Management Plan by filing motions and responses that shall not exceed ten (10) pages. No reply shall be filed without leave of Court.

Court-level rulesCRITICALOfficial source
Limit
6 pages

Every motion and response is limited to six pages, and the Prothonotary may reject a filing exceeding that limit.

Shall not exceed 6 pages. The Prothonotary may reject a Motion or Response that exceeds the 6-page limit.

Court-level rulesCRITICALOfficial source
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Dispositive motion and response

Absent the assigned judge's prior approval, each dispositive motion and response may not exceed six pages.

Absent prior approval from the Assigned Judge, Motions and Responses shall not exceed 6 pages.

Court-level rulesCRITICALOfficial source
Limit
6 pages

Motions are limited to 6 pages on approximately letter-size paper.

(b) Motions. Motions shall not exceed 6 pages in length on paper approximately 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size.

Court-level rulesCRITICALOfficial source
Limit
6 pages

An opposition response must be filed at least four days before the motion hearing and is limited to 6 pages on approximately letter-size paper.

Responses in opposition to any motion shall be filed no later than four days prior to the hearing on the motion and shall not exceed 6 pages in length on paper approximately 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size.

Court-level rulesCRITICALOfficial source
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Routine motion

A routine motion and its response may not exceed six pages without prior permission.

The motion and the response shall not exceed six pages unless the party first obtains permission to exceed the page limit.

Judge Danielle J. BrennanCRITICAL
Limit
4000 words
Applies to
Motion in limine

A motion in limine and its response may not exceed 4,000 words without prior permission.

The motion and response shall not exceed 4,000 words unless permission previously has been granted to exceed the word limit.

Judge Danielle J. BrennanCRITICAL
Limit
8000 words
Applies to
Brief

A dispositive or Daubert motion and its response may not exceed 8,000 words and must include a notice page stating the hearing date and time.

The motion and response shall not exceed 8,000 words, and shall have a notice page indicating the date and time of the motion hearing.

Judge Danielle J. BrennanCRITICAL
Limit
5500 words
Applies to
Reply

A reply to a dispositive or Daubert motion may not exceed 5,500 words without prior permission.

The reply shall not exceed 5,500 words, unless permission previously has been granted to exceed that word limit.

Judge Danielle J. BrennanCRITICAL
Limit
4000 words
Applies to
Motion in limine

A motion in limine and its response may not exceed 4,000 words each unless the court has previously granted permission to exceed the limit.

The motion and response shall not exceed 4,000 words unless permission previously has been granted to exceed the word limit.

Judge Danielle J. BrennanCRITICAL
Limit
8000 words
Limit
5500 words
Applies to
Brief

Case dispositive motions and responses are limited to 8,000 words, while replies are limited to 5,500 words unless permission to exceed that limit was previously granted; the motion and response must include a notice page stating the hearing date and time.

The motion and response shall not exceed 8,000 words, and shall have a notice page indicating the date and time of the motion hearing. The reply shall not exceed 5,500 words, unless permission previously has been granted to exceed that word limit.

Judge Danielle J. BrennanCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Joinder or adopting brief

A defendant filing a separate joinder or brief adopting or supporting another defendant's motion or opposition must serve it within three business days and limit it to three pages, excluding appendices.

any defendant may file a separate joinder or brief adopting or supporting a motion or opposition of another defendant provided it is served within three (3) business days after service of the motion or opposition and does not exceed three (3) pages, exclusive of appendices.

Judge Eric M. DavisCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion response

Case-dispositive motions and responses are each limited to six pages unless the court orders otherwise.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the motion and the response shall not exceed six (6) pages (14 pt. font) in length.

Judge Eric M. DavisCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Unless the court orders otherwise, dispositive and Daubert motions and responses may not exceed six pages and must use 14-point Times New Roman.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the motion and the response shall not exceed six (6) pages in length and typeset in Times New Roman 14 pt. font.

Judge Eric M. DavisCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

A case dispositive motion and its response are each limited to six pages and must include a notice page stating the hearing date and time.

The motion and the response shall not exceed six (6) pages in length and shall have a notice page indicating the date and time of the motion hearing.

Judge Francis J. Jones Jr.CRITICAL
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Dispositive or daubert briefing

Each dispositive motion, response, and reply is limited to 10 pages and must include a notice page stating the motion-hearing date and time.

The motion, response and reply shall not exceed 10 pages, and shall have a notice page indicating the date and time of the motion hearing.

Judge Francis J. Jones Jr.CRITICAL
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

A motion in limine and its response are each limited to 10 pages unless the court grants permission to exceed that limit.

The motion and response shall not exceed 10 pages absent permission from the Court.

Judge Francis J. Jones Jr.CRITICAL
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Brief

A dispositive or Daubert motion and its response may not exceed 10 pages unless permission was previously granted.

The motion and response shall not exceed 10 pages, unless permission has previously been granted.

Judge Kathleen M. MillerCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Reply brief

A reply to a dispositive or Daubert motion may not exceed 6 pages unless permission was previously granted.

Replies shall not exceed 6 pages, unless permission has previously been granted.

Judge Kathleen M. MillerCRITICAL
Limit
10 pages
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Motion

Dispositive and Daubert motions and responses are limited to 10 pages each, and replies are limited to 6 pages.

The motion and response shall not exceed 10 pages, the reply shall not exceed 6 pages, and each must have a notice page indicating the date and time of the motion hearing.

Judge Kathleen M. MillerCRITICAL
Limit
10 pages
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

Motions in limine and responses are limited to 10 pages each, and replies are limited to 6 pages.

The motion and response shall not exceed 10 pages, the reply shall not exceed 6 pages,

Judge Kathleen M. MillerCRITICAL
Limit
10 pages
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Brief

Dispositive and Daubert motions and responses are limited to 10 pages, while replies are limited to 6 pages, and each filing must include a hearing notice page.

The motion and response shall not exceed 10 pages, the reply shall not exceed 6 pages, and each must have a notice page indicating the date and time of the motion hearing.

Judge Kathleen M. MillerCRITICAL
Limit
10 pages
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

Motions in limine and responses are limited to 10 pages, while replies are limited to 6 pages.

The motion and response shall not exceed 10 pages and the reply shall not exceed 6 pages.

Judge Kathleen M. MillerCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Motion or response

Motions and responses must be no longer than six pages without prior Court permission and must include all supporting authority.

Motions and responses: (a) shall not exceed six pages in length, without prior permission by the Court and (b) must include all supporting authority.

Judge Kathleen M. VavalaCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine or response

Motions in limine and responses may not exceed six pages without prior court permission.

All motions and responses: (a) shall not exceed six pages in length, without prior permission from the Court and (b) must include all supporting authority.

Judge Kathleen M. VavalaCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Routine motion or response

A routine motion and its response may not exceed four pages and must contain a notice stating the argument or hearing date and time.

The motion and response shall not exceed four pages in length and shall have a notice indicating the argument or hearing date and time.

Judge Kathleen M. VavalaCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Routine motion

A routine motion and its response may not exceed four pages and must state the argument or hearing date and time.

The motion and response shall not exceed four pages in length and shall have a notice indicating the argument or hearing date and time.

Judge Kathleen M. VavalaCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Motion

A case-dispositive or Daubert motion and its response are limited to six pages absent prior Court permission and must include all supporting authority.

Motions and Responses: (a) shall not exceed six pages in length, without prior permission by the Court and (b) must include all supporting authority.

Judge Kathleen M. VavalaCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

A motion in limine and its response are limited to six pages absent prior Court permission and must include all supporting authority.

All motions and responses: (a) shall not exceed six pages in length, without prior permission from the Court and (b) must include all supporting authority.

Judge Kathleen M. VavalaCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Routine motion response

A routine motion and its response may not exceed six pages without prior permission.

The motion and the response shall not exceed six pages unless the party first obtains permission to exceed the page limit.

Judge Monica A. HortonCRITICAL
Limit
4000 words
Applies to
Motion in limine response

A motion in limine and its response may not exceed 4,000 words absent prior permission.

The motion and response shall not exceed 4,000 words unless permission previously has been granted to exceed the word limit.

Judge Monica A. HortonCRITICAL
Limit
8000 words
Limit
5500 words
Applies to
Brief

Dispositive and Daubert motions and responses are limited to 8,000 words, with replies limited to 5,500 words.

All briefs shall be formatted in the manner set forth in Superior Court Civil Rules 107(b), (d), (e), and (h). The motion and response shall not exceed 8,000 words. The reply shall not exceed 5,500 words.

Judge Monica A. HortonCRITICAL
Limit
750 words
Applies to
Joinder brief

A defendant may file a separate joinder or supporting brief within three business days after service, provided it contains no more than 750 words exclusive of appendices and complies with the Rule 107(b) typeface requirement.

Subject to the ===== PAGE 6 ===== requirements of this Order, any defendant may file a separate joinder or brief adopting or supporting a motion or opposition of another defendant provided it is served within three business days after service of the motion or opposition and does not exceed 750 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Superior Court Civil Rule 107(b), exclusive of appendices.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Motion

A discovery motion or other non-dispositive, non-in-limine motion is limited to 2,500 words, must comply with the Rule 107(b) typeface requirement, and ordinarily must be noticed on the court’s Wednesday 9:00 a.m. routine-motion calendar.

As for a discovery motion or any motion other than a dispositive motion or motion in limine, such motion shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b) and shall be noticed for presentation on one of the Court’s routine motions calendars (Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m.) unless the Court orders a different hearing date.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Motion response

Responses to certain motions are limited to 2,500 words, and no reply submission may be filed.

such responses shall also be limited to 2,500 words; and no reply submission shall be filed.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Motion in limine

Each motion in limine must be a speaking motion limited to 2,500 words and comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b).

Each motion in limine shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b)

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Motion in limine response

Responses to motions in limine are limited to 2,500 words.

The response to a motion in limine is also limited to 2,500 words.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
1000 words
Applies to
Letter

A letter to the Court may not exceed 1,000 words.

A letter to the Court shall not exceed 1,000 words.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
750 words
Applies to
Brief

A defendant's separate joinder or supporting brief must be served within three business days after service of the underlying motion or opposition and may not exceed 750 words, excluding appendices.

Subject to the requirements of this Order, any defendant may file a separate joinder or brief adopting or supporting a motion or opposition of another defendant provided it is served within three business days after service of the motion or opposition and does not exceed 750 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Superior Court Civil Rule 107(b), exclusive of appendices.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Discovery motion

Discovery motions and other non-dispositive, non-in-limine motions are speaking motions limited to 2,500 words and must comply with Rule 107(b)'s typeface requirement.

As for a discovery motion or any motion other than a dispositive motion or motion in limine, such motion shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b)

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Response

Responses to discovery and other motions are limited to 2,500 words.

such responses shall also be limited to 2,500 words

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
In limine motion

Each motion in limine is a speaking motion limited to 2,500 words and must comply with Rule 107(b)'s typeface requirement.

Each motion in limine shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b)

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Response

Responses to motions in limine are limited to 2,500 words.

The response to a motion in limine is also limited to 2,500 words.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
1000 words
Applies to
Letter

A letter to the Court may not exceed 1,000 words.

A letter to the Court shall not exceed 1,000 words.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Routine motion

Routine motions and responses may not exceed six pages without prior permission.

The motion and the response shall not exceed six pages unless the party first obtains permission to exceed the page limit.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
4000 words
Applies to
Motion in limine

Motions in limine and responses may not exceed 4,000 words without prior permission.

The motion and response shall not exceed 4,000 words unless permission previously has been granted to exceed the word limit.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
8000 words
Limit
5500 words
Applies to
Dispositive motion

Dispositive and Daubert motions and responses are limited to 8,000 words, and replies are limited to 5,500 words.

The motion and response shall not exceed 8,000 words. The reply shall not exceed 5,500 words.

Judge Patricia A. WinstonCRITICAL
Limit
1000 words
Applies to
Letter

A letter to the court may not exceed 1,000 words.

A letter to the Court shall not exceed 1,000 words.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
750 words
Applies to
Brief

A defendant’s separate joinder or supporting brief must be served within three business days and may not exceed 750 words, excluding appendices.

Subject to the requirements of this Order, any defendant may file a separate joinder or brief ===== PAGE 6 ===== adopting or supporting a motion or opposition of another defendant provided it is served within three (3) business days after service of the motion or opposition and does not exceed 750 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Superior Court Civil Rule 107(b), exclusive of appendices.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Motion

A discovery motion or other non-dispositive, non-in-limine motion must be a speaking motion limited to 2,500 words, comply with Rule 107(b)’s typeface requirement, and ordinarily be noticed on a Monday 9:00 a.m. routine motions calendar.

As for a discovery motion or any motion other than a dispositive motion or motion in limine, such motion shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b) and shall be noticed for presentation on one of the Court’s routine motions calendars (Mondays at 9:00 a.m.) unless the Court orders a different hearing date.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Motion

Discovery and other non-dispositive, non-in-limine motions must be speaking motions limited to 2,500 words.

such motion shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Response

Responses to discovery and other motions are limited to 2,500 words.

such responses shall also be limited to 2,500 words

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Motion in limine

Each motion in limine and each response is limited to 2,500 words.

Each motion in limine shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b) and shall be noticed for presentation at the Pre-Trial Conference. The response to a motion in limine is also limited to 2,500 words.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

Case-dispositive motions and responses may not exceed 6 pages and must include a notice page showing the motion hearing date and time.

The motion and the response shall not exceed 6 pages in length and shall have a notice page indicating the date and time of the motion hearing.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
750 words
Applies to
Joinder brief

A defendant's separate joinder or supporting brief must be served within three business days and may not exceed 750 words, excluding appendices.

Subject to the requirements of this Order, any defendant may file a separate joinder or brief adopting or supporting a motion or opposition of another defendant provided it is served within three (3) business days after service of the motion or opposition and does not exceed 750 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Superior Court Civil Rule 107(b), exclusive of appendices.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Speaking motion

Discovery motions and other non-dispositive, non-in-limine motions must be speaking motions limited to 2,500 words and complying with Rule 107(b)'s typeface requirement.

As for a discovery motion or any motion other than a dispositive motion or motion in limine, such motion shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b) and shall be noticed for presentation on one of the Court’s routine motions calendars (Mondays at 9:00 a.m.) unless the Court orders a different hearing date.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Response

Responses to motions are limited to 2,500 words, and no reply submission may be filed.

calendar days after the filing of the motion and in no case later than the Wednesday prior to the motion’s hearing—such responses shall also be limited to 2,500 words; and no reply submission shall be filed.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Motion in limine

Each motion in limine must be a speaking motion limited to 2,500 words, comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b), and be noticed for presentation at the Pre-Trial Conference.

Each motion in limine shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b) and shall be noticed for presentation at the Pre-Trial Conference.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Response

A response to a motion in limine is limited to 2,500 words.

The response to a motion in limine is also limited to 2,500 words.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
1000 words
Applies to
Letter

A letter to the Court may not exceed 1,000 words.

A letter to the Court shall not exceed 1,000 words.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Speaking motion

A discovery motion or other non-dispositive, non-in-limine motion must be a speaking motion limited to 2,500 words and comply with Rule 107(b)'s typeface requirement.

As for a discovery motion or any motion other than a dispositive motion or motion in limine, such motion shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b)

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
750 words
Applies to
Brief

A defendant’s separate joinder or supporting brief may be filed only if it is served within three business days after service of the motion or opposition and contains no more than 750 words, excluding appendices.

Any defendant may file a separate joinder or brief adopting or supporting a motion or opposition of another defendant provided it is served within three (3) business days after service of the motion or opposition and does not exceed 750 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Superior Court Civil Rule 107(b), exclusive of appendices.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Response

Responses to discovery and other covered motions are limited to 2,500 words.

such responses shall also be limited to 2,500 words;

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Speaking motion

Each motion in limine must be a speaking motion limited to 2,500 words and comply with Rule 107(b)'s typeface requirement.

Each motion in limine shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b) and shall be noticed for presentation at the Pre-Trial Conference.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Response

A response to a motion in limine is limited to 2,500 words.

The response to a motion in limine is also limited to 2,500 words.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
1000 words
Applies to
Letter

A letter to the Court may not exceed 1,000 words.

A letter to the Court shall not exceed 1,000 words.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Brief

Each dispositive motion, response, and reply may not exceed six pages unless prior permission is granted.

The motion, response and reply shall not exceed 6 pages (unless permission has previously been granted to exceed the page limit) and shall include a notice page indicating the time for argument.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

A case-dispositive motion and its response may not exceed six pages and must include a notice page stating the hearing date and time.

The motion and the response shall not exceed 6 pages in length and shall have a notice page indicating the date and time of the motion hearing.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
750 words
Applies to
Joinder brief

A defendant’s separate joinder or supporting brief must be served within three business days after service of the motion or opposition and may not exceed 750 words, excluding appendices.

Subject to the requirements of this Order, any defendant may file a separate joinder or brief adopting or supporting a motion or opposition of another defendant provided it is served within three (3) business days after service of the motion or opposition and does not exceed 750 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Superior Court Civil Rule 107(b), exclusive of appendices.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Speaking motion

A discovery motion or other non-dispositive, non-in-limine motion must be a speaking motion of no more than 2,500 words that complies with Rule 107(b).

As for a discovery motion or any motion other than a dispositive motion or motion in limine, such motion shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b) and shall be noticed for presentation on one of the Court’s routine motions calendars (Mondays at 9:00 a.m.) unless the Court orders a different hearing date.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Response brief

Responses to discovery and other covered motions may not exceed 2,500 words, and no reply submission may be filed.

such responses shall also be limited to 2,500 words; and no reply submission shall be filed.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Motion in limine

Each motion in limine and its response may not exceed 2,500 words, and each motion in limine must comply with Rule 107(b).

Each motion in limine shall be a “speaking motion” limited to 2,500 words that comply with the typeface requirement of Rule 107(b) and shall be noticed for presentation at the Pre-Trial Conference. The response to a motion in limine is also limited to 2,500 words.

Judge Paul R. WallaceCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Motion

A dispositive motion and its response may not exceed six pages each.

The motion and the response shall not exceed 6 pages in length

Judge Sean P. LuggCRITICAL
Limit
10 pages
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Brief

For dispositive or Daubert-type motions, the motion and response are limited to 10 pages including exhibits, and replies are limited to 6 pages, absent prior permission to exceed the limits.

The motion and response shall not exceed 10 pages, including exhibits, unless permission has previously been granted to exceed this limit. Replies shall not exceed 6 pages unless permission has previously been granted to exceed this limit.

Judge Sean P. LuggCRITICAL
Applies to
Motion

A request for additional pages must be submitted by stipulation or motion at least two business days before the filing deadline and state the number of pages requested and the opposing party’s position.

Counsel should submit a request for additional pages by stipulation or motion (noticed at the convenience of the Court) at least two business days prior to the filing deadline, stating the number of additional pages requested and indicating the opposing party's position.

Judge Sean P. LuggCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Dispositive motion briefing

A dispositive motion, response, or reply may not exceed six pages absent prior permission to exceed that limit.

The motion, response and reply shall not exceed 6 pages (unless permission has previously been granted to exceed the page limit) and shall include a notice page indicating the time for argument.

Judge Sheldon K. RennieCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Brief

A dispositive motion, response, and reply are each limited to 6 pages unless prior permission to exceed the limit is granted.

The motion, response, and reply shall each not exceed 6 pages (unless permission has previously been granted to exceed the page limit) and shall include a notice page indicating the time for argument.

Judge Sonia AugusthyCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

A case-dispositive motion and its response may not exceed 6 pages each and must include a notice page stating the hearing date and time.

The motion and the response shall not exceed 6 pages in length and shall have a notice page indicating the date and time of the motion hearing.

Judge Sonia AugusthyCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Motion

A dispositive motion and its response may not exceed six pages and must include a notice page stating the motion-hearing date and time.

The motion and the response shall not exceed 6 pages in length and shall have a notice page indicating the date and time of the motion hearing.

Judge Sonia AugusthyCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Letter

Within the possible summary-judgment procedure, the opposing party may submit a response letter of no more than 2,500 words identifying factual disputes with record citations and legal grounds for opposition.

the party against whom summary judgment would be sought may submit a letter response no longer than 2,500 words setting forth the factual disputes (including record citations) and legal bases for opposing such a motion.

Court-level rulesWARNINGOfficial source
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Brief

Briefs filed with a case dispositive motion are ordinarily subject to a 6-page limit, although Judge Butler routinely grants dispensation from that limit.

In filing a case dispositive motion, Judge Butler will routinely grant dispensation from the 6 page limit for briefs of Superior Court Civil Case Management Plan IV A.2.c.

Judge Charles E. ButlerWARNING
Limit
25 pages
Applies to
Appendix

An appendix may exceed 25 pages when necessary, notwithstanding the NCC Plan.

Contrary to the NCC Plan, appendices may exceed 25 pages as necessary.

Judge Kathleen M. VavalaWARNING
Limit
1000 words
Applies to
Letter

A letter to the Court is limited to 1,000 words.

A letter to the Court shall not exceed 1,000 words.

Judge Paul R. WallaceWARNING
Limit
25 pages
Applies to
Appendices

An appendix may exceed 25 pages when necessary.

An appendix may exceed 25 pages as necessary.

Judge Sonia AugusthyWARNING
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

Parties may exceed the four-page limit for case-dispositive or partial-dispositive motions without leave of court by complying with Del. Super. Ct. Civ. R. 107(h).

Without leave of Court, parties may exceed the four (4) page limitation set forth in Section IV.A.2.b. of the Superior Court (New Castle County) Civil Case Management Plan for case dispositive or partial dispositive motions by filing briefs in accordance with Del Super. Ct. Civ. R. 107(h).

Court-level rulesINFOOfficial source
Common questions about Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to motion in Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County?

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County's rule states these limits: 6 pages; 6 pages. A dispositive motion and its response may not exceed six pages each.

View ruleSource: page 6, section ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES

What page or word limits apply to brief in Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County?

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County's rule states these limits: 6 pages; 6 pages; 6 pages. A dispositive motion, response, and reply are each limited to 6 pages unless prior permission to exceed the limit is granted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions & Briefing — Dispositive and Daubert Motions

What page or word limits apply to brief in Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County?

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County's rule states these limits: 10 pages; 10 pages. A dispositive or Daubert motion and its response may not exceed 10 pages unless permission was previously granted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions & Briefing — Dispositive and Daubert Motions

What page or word limits apply to reply brief in Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County?

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County's rule states these limits: 6 pages. A reply to a dispositive or Daubert motion may not exceed 6 pages unless permission was previously granted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions & Briefing — Dispositive and Daubert Motions

What page or word limits apply to discovery motion in Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County?

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County's rule states these limits: 10 pages; 10 pages. Discovery motions and responses may exceed the ordinary four-page limit but may not exceed ten pages, and no discovery reply may be filed without leave of court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Page Extensions on Discovery Motions

What page or word limits apply to case dispositive motion in Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County?

Superior Court of Delaware, New Castle County's rule states these limits: 6 pages; 6 pages. A case-dispositive motion and its response may not exceed 6 pages each and must include a notice page stating the hearing date and time.

View ruleSource: page 6, section ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES