Court Rules

District of Delaware 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 District of Delaware; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Letter

Letters submitted in lieu of formal motion papers for discovery/administration matters must not exceed ten pages.

the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed ten pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.

Bankruptcy Craig T. GoldblattCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Applies to
Letter

Discovery dispute letters are limited to 5 pages for both moving and opposition.

The party seeking relief from the Court shall file, and deliver to chambers, a letter, not to exceed five (5) pages, in lieu of a formal motion, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than forty-eight (48) hours following receipt of the moving party's letter.

Bankruptcy J. Kate SticklesCRITICAL
Limit
5 pages
Applies to
Discovery dispute letter

Letters related to discovery disputes (moving and response) must not exceed 5 pages.

The party seeking relief from the Court shall file, and deliver to Chambers, a letter, not to exceed five (5) pages, in lieu of a formal motion, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than 48 hours following receipt of the moving party’s letter.

Bankruptcy Laurie Selber SilversteinCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Applies to
Letter

Letters submitted in lieu of formal motion papers for discovery/administrative matters are limited to 5 pages.

the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed five pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HoranCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Applies to
Letter

Discovery dispute letters are limited to 5 pages.

the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed five pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.

Bankruptcy Thomas M. HoranCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Opposition letter

Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 48 hours before the conference.

(b) By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party’s reasons for its opposition.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5500 words
Attorney limit
8250 words
Attorney limit
2750 words

Word limits for claim construction briefs: opening brief 5,500 words, answering brief 8,250 words, reply brief 5,500 words, sur-reply brief 2,750 words.

The Plaintiff(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on . The Defendant(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on . The Plaintiff(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on . The Defendant(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on .

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine requests: support/opposition limited to 3 pages each, reply limited to 1 page; combined submissions limited to 3 pages (support/opposition) and 1 page (reply).

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in imine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving parties, a single one-page reply).

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
250 words
Applies to
Brief

Word-count limit of 250 words per page allowed by local rule replaces page limits; e.g., 20-page limit becomes 5,000 words.

Where page limits are specified by local rule, the parties shall use a word-count limit. For each page allowed by local rule, the parties shall use up to 250 words. For example, where the page limit specified by rule is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for a party's submission would be 5,000 (20 x 250).

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Opposition letter

Opposition letters must be filed within 48 hours of conference/argument and limited to 3 pages.

By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Plaintiff limit
5500 words
Applies to
Claim construction brief

Plaintiff's opening brief limited to 5,500 words (not filed, served only).

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on - - - - - -.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Defendant limit
8250 words
Applies to
Claim construction brief

Defendant's answering brief limited to 8,250 words (not filed, served only).

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Plaintiff limit
5500 words
Applies to
Claim construction brief

Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 5,500 words (not filed, served only).

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Defendant limit
2750 words
Applies to
Claim construction brief

Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 2,750 words (not filed, served only).

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
10000 words
Attorney limit
5000 words
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

Each side limited to 10,000 words for opening briefs, 10,000 for answering briefs, and 5,000 for reply briefs across all dispositive motions.

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 10,000 words for all opening briefs, a combined total of 10,000 words for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 5,000 words for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
12500 words
Attorney limit
6250 words
Applies to
Brief
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits increased to 12,500 words for opening/answering briefs and 6,250 for reply briefs in dispositive and Daubert motions, with 14-point Times New Roman font and certification requirement.

any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs. The text for each brief shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each brief must include a certification by counsel that the brief complies with the type and number limitations set forth above. The person who prepares the certification may rely on the word count of the word-processing system used to prepare the brief.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
1750 words
Applies to
Concise statement
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Concise statements for summary judgment motions are limited to 1,750 words, must be 14-point Times New Roman, and require a certification of compliance.

The concise statement in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above. The person who prepares the certification may rely on the word count of the word-processing system used to prepare the statement.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine motion

In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses to 3 pages, and replies to 1 page.

Each in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 count
Applies to
In limine motion

Each party limited to 3 in limine requests unless court permits more.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Opposition letters for discovery/protective order applications are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 48 hours before the conference.

By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5500 words
Applies to
Opening brief
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Plaintiff's opening brief in claim construction is limited to 5,500 words.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
8250 words
Applies to
Answering brief
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Defendant's answering brief in claim construction is limited to 8,250 words.

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5500 words
Applies to
Reply
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Plaintiff's reply brief in claim construction is limited to 5,500 words.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2750 words
Applies to
Sur reply
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Defendant's sur-reply brief in claim construction is limited to 2,750 words.

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Limit
10000 words
Applies to
Opening brief

Word limits for case dispositive motion briefs: 10,000 words for all opening briefs per side combined.

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 10,000 words for all opening briefs, a combined total of 10,000 words for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 5,000 words for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Limit
12500 words
Limit
6250 words
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits of 12,500/12,500/6,250 for case dispositive and Daubert motions with 14-point font and certification requirement.

any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs. The text for each brief shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each brief must include a certification by counsel that the brief complies with the type and number limitations set forth above. The person who prepares the certification may rely on the word count of the word-processing system used to prepare the brief.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
1750 words
Applies to
Concise statement
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt
Spacing
Single

Concise statements for summary judgment motions are limited to 1,750 words and must use 14-point Times New Roman font with a compliance certification.

The concise statement in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Pretrial order

In limine requests limited to 3 per party; argument limited to 3 pages for request, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. Each in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, for the moving parties, a single one-page reply). No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Pre motion letter

Seeking party must file 3-page letter outlining dispute and position.

the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and the party's position on those issues.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Deadline
48 hours
Applies to
Opposition letter

Opposing party may file 3-page letter within 48 hours before conference.

By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Plaintiff limit
5500 words
Defendant limit
8250 words
Defendant limit
2750 words
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits for claim construction briefs: Plaintiff opening/reply 5,500 words, Defendant answering 8,250 words, Defendant sur-reply 2,750 words; 14-point Times New Roman required.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _. The text for each brief shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
10000 words
Attorney limit
5000 words
Applies to
Case dispositive motion
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions (10,000/10,000/5,000 words, increased to 12,500/12,500/6,250 if Daubert motions are filed)

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired, provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 10,000 words for all opening briefs, a combined total of 10,000 words for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 5,000 words for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed. In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
12500 words
Attorney limit
6250 words
Applies to
Case dispositive motion
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits increase to 12,500/12,500/6,250 when Daubert motions are filed

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
1750 words
Applies to
Concise statement
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Concise statements for summary judgment motions limited to 1,750 words, 14-point Times New Roman, with certification.

support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above. The person who prepares the certification may rely on the word count of the word-processing system used to prepare the statement.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses to 3 pages, and replies to 1 page

Each in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Party seeking relief on discovery disputes must file a letter not exceeding 3 pages.

conference/argument, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and the party's position on those issues.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Limit
5500 words
Limit
8250 words
Limit
2750 words
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits for claim construction briefs: plaintiff opening/reply 5,500 words; defendant answering 8,250 words; defendant sur-reply 2,750 words.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
10000 words
Attorney limit
5000 words
Applies to
Brief
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Word limits for case dispositive motions: 10,000 words for opening and answering briefs, 5,000 words for reply briefs, per side combined across all motions.

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired, provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 10,000 words for all opening briefs, a combined total of 10,000 words for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 5,000 words for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
12500 words
Attorney limit
6250 words
Applies to
Brief
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

When Daubert motion is filed with case dispositive motion, word limits increase to 12,500 for opening/answering briefs and 6,250 for reply briefs.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Limit
1750 words
Applies to
Concise statement
Font
Times New Roman 14 pt

Concise statements supporting or opposing summary judgment motions are limited to 1,750 words, must use 14-point Times New Roman font, and require a certification of compliance.

support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words. The text for each statement shall be 14-point and in Times New Roman or a similar typeface. Each statement must include a certification by counsel that the statement complies with the type and number limitations set forth above.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion

In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition to 3 pages, and reply to 1 page.

Each in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine request

Each side limited to 3 in limine requests.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Applies to
Opposition letter

Opposition to motions to strike must be filed within 7 days as a 5-page letter.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) pages.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Reply letter

Reply to motions to strike must be filed within 3 days as a 2-page letter, with teleconference request.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5000 words
Applies to
Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening brief limited to 5,000 words (served but not filed)

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on .

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
7500 words
Applies to
Answering brief

Defendant's answering brief limited to 7,500 words (served but not filed)

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief not to exceed 7,500 words, on .

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5000 words
Applies to
Reply brief

Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 5,000 words (served but not filed)

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on .

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2500 words
Applies to
Sur reply brief

Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 2,500 words (served but not filed)

Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on .

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument.

Each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
In limine reply

In limine reply limited to 1 page.

maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Party seeking discovery relief limited to 3-page letter.

On a date to be set by separate order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. On a date to be set by separate order, but generally

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Opposing party in discovery dispute limited to 3-page response letter.

application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Motions to amend require 3-page letter instead of opening brief, with proposed amended pleading and blackline comparison.

Any motion to amend (including a motion for leave to amend) a pleading shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a "blackline" comparison to the prior pleading.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Limit
5 pages
Applies to
Letter

Opposition to motion to amend limited to 5-page responsive letter, due within 7 days.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) pages.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Letter

Reply to motion to strike opposition must be filed within 3 days, not exceeding 2 pages.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Limit
5000 words
Applies to
Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening claim construction brief limited to 5,000 words.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,000 words

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Limit
7500 words
Applies to
Opposition

Defendant's answering claim construction brief limited to 7,500 words.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief not to exceed 7,500 words

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Limit
5000 words
Applies to
Reply

Plaintiff's reply claim construction brief limited to 5,000 words.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Limit
2500 words
Applies to
Sur reply

Defendant's sur-reply claim construction brief limited to 2,500 words.

Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

Motions in limine are limited to 3 pages of argument, 3 pages of opposition, and 1 page of reply per side.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages, and the moving party may file a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Applies to
Motion

Daubert motions subject to dispositive motion page limits.

Briefing on such motions is subject to the page limits set out in connection with briefing of case dispositive motions.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion to amend letter

Motion to amend letter limited to 3 pages.

Any motion to amend... shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Applies to
Opposition letter

Opposition letter to motion to amend limited to 5 pages.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) pages.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Reply letter

Reply letter to motion to amend limited to 2 pages.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion to strike letter

Motion to strike letter limited to 3 pages.

Any motion to strike... shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5000 words
Attorney limit
7500 words
Attorney limit
2500 words

Word limits for claim construction briefs: opening/reply 5,000 words, answering 7,500 words, sur-reply 2,500 words.

opening brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on . Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief not to exceed 7,500 words, on . Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on . Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on .

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Opposition

Opposing party's response to concise statement limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Opposition

Opposing party may include separate concise statement limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Reply

Moving party's reply response limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
40 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs.

opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
50 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

Daubert motions increase page limits to 50 pages for opening/answering briefs, 25 pages for reply briefs per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
250 pages
Required
Always
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

Total briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related cases.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 per side, with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.

Motions in limine shall not be separately filed. All in limine requests and responses thereto shall be set forth in the proposed pretrial order. Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Post trial brief

Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Discovery dispute letter

Moving party's discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Concise statement of facts

Summary judgment motions must include a concise statement of facts limited to 6 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment must be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Summary judgment response

Opposing party's response to moving party's concise statement is limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Summary judgment opposing statement

Opposing party's separate concise statement of additional facts is limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Summary judgment reply

Moving party's reply response to opposing party's concise statement is limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

In limine request argument limited to 3 pages, opposition 3 pages, reply 1 page; combined submissions if multiple parties.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply).

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Discovery dispute letters are limited to 3 pages for both the initial request and the opposition.

with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. ... any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party’s reasons for its opposition.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Attorney limit
30 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening 20, answering 30, reply 20, sur-reply 10.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________, 20___. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on __________, 20___. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________, 20___. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on __________, 20___.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Concise statement

Moving party's concise statement of facts for summary judgment is limited to 6 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Response to concise statement

Opposing party's response to concise statement is limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Additional concise statement

Opposing party's additional concise statement of facts is limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Reply to concise statement

Moving party's reply to opposing party's concise statement is limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
40 pages
Attorney limit
20 pages
Applies to
Brief

Each side limited to 40 pages for all opening briefs, 40 pages for all answering briefs, and 20 pages for all reply briefs on case dispositive motions (without Daubert).

each side will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
50 pages
Attorney limit
25 pages
Applies to
Brief

If Daubert motions are also filed, each side limited to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs on case dispositive and Daubert motions.

the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each side.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Limit
250 pages
Applies to
Brief

Total briefing pages for both sides combined on case dispositive and Daubert motions must not exceed 250 pages.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine support limited to 3 pages, opposition to 3 pages, reply to 1 page.

Each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
In limine combined

When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, combined submission limited to 3 pages; combined reply limited to 1 page.

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Post trial motion brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages (opening), 20 pages (answering), and 10 pages (reply) for non-ANDA cases.

[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Concise statement of facts

Summary judgment motions must include a concise statement of facts not exceeding 6 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends...

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Response to concise statement

Opposing party's response to moving party's concise statement limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Separate concise statement

Opposing party's separate concise statement of facts limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Reply to concise statement

Moving party's reply response to opposing party's concise statement limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

In limine support limited to 3 pages, opposition 3 pages, reply 1 page.

Each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, they must combine into a single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply for moving party).

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one-page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Judge Jennifer L. HallCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Attorney limit
30 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefs are limited to 20 pages (opening), 30 pages (answering), 20 pages (reply), and 10 pages (sur-reply).

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

Judge Maryellen NoreikaCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Summary judgment

Summary judgment concise statement page limits: moving party statement max 6 pages, opposition response max 6 pages, opposing party additional statement max 4 pages, moving party reply response max 4 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which details each material fact which the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Judge Maryellen NoreikaCRITICAL
Attorney limit
40 pages
Attorney limit
20 pages
Applies to
Brief

Per side page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply.

each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

Judge Maryellen NoreikaCRITICAL
Attorney limit
50 pages
Attorney limit
25 pages
Applies to
Brief

If Daubert motions also filed, per side page limits increase to 50/50/25.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

Judge Maryellen NoreikaCRITICAL
Limit
250 pages
Applies to
Brief

Total briefing pages for both sides combined must not exceed 250 pages for case dispositive and Daubert motions.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

Judge Maryellen NoreikaCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine requests: support limited to 3 pages, opposition to 3 pages, reply to 1 page.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Judge Maryellen NoreikaCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Post trial motion brief

Post-trial motions: opening briefs limited to 20 pages, answering briefs to 20 pages, reply briefs to 10 pages per side.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Judge Maryellen NoreikaCRITICAL
Limit
250 words
Applies to
Submission
Spacing
Double

When a page limit is set by order or rule, parties may use a word-count alternative calculated at 250 words per page.

Where page limits are specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule.

Judge Maryellen NoreikaCRITICAL
Attorney limit
250 words
Required
Always
Font
Times New Roman 12 pt

Word count limit of 250 words per page when page limits are specified.

Where page limits are specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250). To the extent that a word count is used, a certification as to the total number of words must be attached as part of the submission.

Judge Maryellen NoreikaCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5000 words
Required
Always
Applies to
Brief
Spacing
Double

Parties may use word count (250 words per page) as an alternative to page limits for double-spaced submissions.

For all double-spaced submissions where there are page limits specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250).

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 pages; 48-hour and 24-hour filing deadlines.

By no later than forty-eight hours prior to the hearing, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. By no later than twenty-four hours prior to the hearing, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party’s reasons for its opposition.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 per party with 3-page argument limits.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Party seeking relief in discovery dispute must file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 48 hours before hearing.

Unless otherwise ordered, by no later than forty-eight hours prior to the hearing, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Opposing party in discovery dispute may file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 24 hours before hearing.

By no later than twenty-four hours prior to the hearing, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion

Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless court permission is obtained.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion

In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition limited to 3 pages, and reply limited to 1 page.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Plaintiff limit
7500 words
Applies to
Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening brief (max 7,500 words) must be served but not filed.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 7,500 words, on ________.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Plaintiff limit
5000 words
Applies to
Reply brief

Plaintiff's reply brief (max 5,000 words) must be served but not filed.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on ________.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Defendant limit
2500 words
Applies to
Sur reply brief

Defendant's sur-reply brief (max 2,500 words) must be served but not filed.

Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on ________.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 hours
Applies to
Claim construction argument

Claim construction argument limited to 3 hours with no testimony unless court approves via joint letter.

Absent prior approval of the Court (which, if it is sought, must be done so by joint letter submission no later than the date on which answering claim construction briefs are due), the parties shall not present testimony at the argument, and the argument shall not exceed a total of three hours.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
40 pages
Attorney limit
20 pages
Applies to
Brief

Page limits for Daubert and dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening/answering, 20 pages for reply.

Absent an order of the Court upon a showing of good cause, each side is limited to one forty-page opening brief, one forty-page answering brief, and one twenty-page reply brief for all of its Daubert and case dispositive motions.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine motion

Each party limited to 3 in limine requests with strict page limits for arguments and replies.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one page reply). No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Discovery dispute letters seeking relief are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 7 business days before the conference.

By no later than seven business days prior to the conference/argument, any party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 5 business days before the conference.

By no later than five business days prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's opposition.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Limit
7500 words
Limit
5000 words
Limit
2500 words

Claim construction briefs have word limits: opening brief 7,500 words, reply brief 5,000 words, sur-reply brief 2,500 words.

Claim Construction Briefing4. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 7,500 words, on ________. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on ________. Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on ________.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Limit
40 pages
Applies to
Brief

Page limits for Daubert and case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening and answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs.

Absent an order of the Court upon a showing of good cause, each side is limited to one forty-page opening brief, one forty-page answering brief, and one twenty-page reply brief for all of its Daubert and case dispositive motions.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages

Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless the Court permits more.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion

In limine requests limited to 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion

Multiple parties supporting or opposing an in limine request must combine into single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply for moving party).

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one page reply).

Judge Richard G. AndrewsCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

In limine requests: support and opposition limited to 3 pages each, reply limited to 1 page. If multiple parties support or oppose, they must combine into a single 3-page submission (and single 1-page reply).

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Applies to
Opposition letter

Opposition letters for motions to amend must be filed within 7 days and limited to 5 single-spaced pages.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Reply letter

Reply letters for motions to amend must be filed within 3 days and limited to 2 single-spaced pages.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Reply letter

Reply letters for motions to strike must be filed within 3 days and limited to 2 single-spaced pages.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Reply letter

Moving party may file reply letter (max 2 single-spaced pages) within 3 days, and parties may request teleconference.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to stay.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Applies to
Tutorial comment

Parties may file comments on opposing tutorial (max 5 pages) within 7 days after Joint Claim Construction Brief.

Each party may comment, in writing (in no more than 5 pages) on the opposing party’s tutorial. Any such comment shall be filed no later than seven days after the Joint Claim Construction Brief is due.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Plaintiff limit
20 pages
Applies to
Claim construction opening brief

Plaintiff must serve (not file) opening brief on claim construction (max 20 pages) by specified date.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on claim construction on or before ____________, 202_.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Defendant limit
30 pages
Applies to
Claim construction answering brief

Defendant must serve (not file) answering brief on claim construction (max 30 pages) by specified date.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering claim construction brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Plaintiff limit
20 pages
Applies to
Claim construction reply brief

Plaintiff must serve (not file) reply brief on claim construction (max 20 pages) by specified date.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Defendant limit
10 pages
Applies to
Claim construction sur reply brief

Defendant must serve (not file) sur-reply brief on claim construction (max 10 pages) by specified date.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Concise statement

Summary judgment motions require concise statement (max 6 pages) of material facts with record citations.

judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Opposition brief

Opposition to summary judgment requires response to concise statement (max 6 pages) with paragraph-by-paragraph admissions/disputes.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Failure to respond to a fact presented in the moving party’s concise statement of facts shall indicate that fact is not in dispute for purposes of summary judgment.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Opposition concise statement

Opposition may include additional concise statement (max 4 pages) of disputed material facts.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Reply brief

Reply to summary judgment requires response to opposition concise statement (max 4 pages).

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
40 pages

Combined page limits: 40 pages per side for case dispositive motions, increased to 50/50/25 with Daubert motions.

Page limits combined with Daubert motion page limits. Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 the number of case dispositive motions that are filed. In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
250 pages
Required
Always

Total briefing limit: 250 pages combined for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related cases.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine request
Spacing
Single

Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with specific page limits for arguments

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional single-spaced page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3)-page single-spaced submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1)-page single-spaced reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Post trial brief

Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply) per side.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter
Spacing
Single

Motions to amend must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.

Any motion to amend a pleading shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a "blackline" comparison to the prior pleading.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
2 pages
Applies to
Letter
Spacing
Single

Reply to motion to stay opposition limited to 2 single-spaced pages, filed within 3 days.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to stay.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Applies to
Letter
Spacing
Single

Opposition to motion to amend must be a responsive letter not exceeding 5 single-spaced pages, filed within 7 days.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Letter
Spacing
Single

Reply to motion to amend opposition must be a letter not exceeding 2 single-spaced pages, filed within 3 days.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter
Spacing
Single

Motions to strike must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.

Any motion to strike any pleading or other document or testimony shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Letter
Spacing
Single

Reply to motion to strike opposition must be a letter not exceeding 2 single-spaced pages, filed within 3 days.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter
Spacing
Single

Motions to stay must use a letter (max 3 single-spaced pages) instead of an opening brief.

Any motion to stay shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Applies to
Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening claim construction brief limited to 20 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on claim construction on or before ____________, 202_.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
30 pages
Applies to
Opposition

Defendant's answering claim construction brief limited to 30 pages.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering claim construction brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Applies to
Reply

Plaintiff's reply claim construction brief limited to 20 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Sur reply

Defendant's sur-reply claim construction brief limited to 10 pages.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Spacing
Single

Letter brief seeking leave to file early case dispositive motion is limited to 4 single-spaced pages.

A party seeking leave to file a case dispositive motion prior to ten (10) days before the deadline set forth above shall do so by filing a motion and an accompanying letter brief with the Court of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, explaining the reasons why an earlier-filed motion should be permitted.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Spacing
Single

Responsive letter brief to contest early motion leave request is limited to 4 single-spaced pages with no reply briefs permitted.

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief. No reply briefs shall be filed.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
40 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

Combined page limit of 40 pages per side for all opening briefs and 40 pages for all answering briefs on case dispositive motions.

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
50 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

When Daubert motion filed with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50 pages for opening briefs, 50 pages for answering briefs, and 25 pages for reply briefs per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Brief

Moving party's concise statement for summary judgment limited to 6 pages.

judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case)

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Opposition

Opposing party's response to concise statement limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six pages

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Opposition

Opposing party may include their own concise statement of facts limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Reply

Moving party's reply response to opposing party's concise statement limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion
Spacing
Single

In limine requests are limited to 3 single-spaced pages of supporting argument.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Opposition
Spacing
Single

Opposition to in limine requests is limited to 3 single-spaced pages.

may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Reply
Spacing
Single

Reply in support of in limine requests is limited to 1 single-spaced page.

the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional single-spaced page in reply in support of its request

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Post trial opening brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages for opening/answering and 10 pages for reply.

[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Pretrial order

Each side limited to 3 motions in limine unless Court permits more.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Pretrial order

In limine requests/responses limited to 3 pages each, with 1 page allowed for reply.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion

Each side is limited to 3 motions in limine unless the Court permits more.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion

Motions in limine are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition is limited to 3 pages, and reply is limited to 1 page.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion

When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, they must combine into a single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply if moving party).

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
0 pages
Applies to
Proposed findings conclusions

Proposed Findings of Fact in non-jury trials have a maximum page limit.

The proposed Findings of Fact shall be limited to a maximum of_ pages.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion to amend letter
Spacing
Single

Motions to amend must be accompanied by a letter (max 3 pages, single-spaced) with proposed amended pleading and blackline, not an opening brief.

Any motion to amend a pleading shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a "blackline" comparison to the prior pleading.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Applies to
Opposition letter
Spacing
Single

Opposition to a motion to amend must be filed within 7 days and is limited to 5 single-spaced pages.

Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Reply letter
Spacing
Single

Reply to opposition to motion to amend is limited to 2 single-spaced pages and must be filed within 3 days; parties may also request a teleconference by the same deadline.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion to strike letter
Spacing
Single

Motion to strike must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief, and must attach the document to be stricken.

Any motion to strike any pleading or other document or testimony shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Reply letter
Spacing
Single

Reply to motion to strike may be filed within 3 days and not exceed 2 single-spaced pages; parties may also request a teleconference by the same date.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion to stay letter
Spacing
Single

Motion to stay must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.

Any motion to stay shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Reply letter
Spacing
Single

Reply to motion to stay may be filed within 3 days and not exceed 2 single-spaced pages; parties may also request a teleconference by the same date.

Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to stay.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Leave motion letter brief
Spacing
Single

Motion for leave to file early summary judgment must include a letter brief not exceeding 4 single-spaced pages.

A party seeking leave to file a case dispositive motion prior to ten (10) days before the deadline set forth above shall do so by filing a motion and an accompanying letter brief with the Court of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, explaining the reasons why an earlier-filed motion should be permitted.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Leave opposition letter brief
Spacing
Single

Opposition to leave motion must be filed within 7 days and not exceed 4 single-spaced pages.

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Concise statement

Summary judgment motion must include a concise statement not exceeding 6 pages detailing essential material facts.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Summary judgment concise statement

Summary judgment concise statements have page limits: 6 pages for response to moving party's statement, 4 pages for opposing party's own statement, and 4 pages for moving party's reply response.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. ... The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. ... The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine
Spacing
Single

In limine requests are limited to 3 single-spaced pages for support, 3 single-spaced pages for opposition, and 1 single-spaced page for reply.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional single-spaced page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Mediation statement

Mediation statements limited to 10 pages.

be no longer than ten (10) pages

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 days
Required
Always
Applies to
Initial disclosure

Initial disclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) must be made within 5 days of order entry.

Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the parties shall make their initial disclosures pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(l) within five (5) days of the date this Order is entered by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Required
Always
Applies to
Deposition

Each side limited to ___ hours of deposition testimony.

Each side is limited to a total of ___ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Applies to
Daubert motion

Daubert motion briefing subject to case dispositive motion page limits.

Briefing on such motions is subject to the page limits set out in connection with briefing of case dispositive motions.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Required
Always
Applies to
Discovery conference letter

File 3-page letter 72 hours before discovery conference.

After reviewing the motion, the Court will issue an order setting a discovery conference and outlining the specific dispute procedure to be used. On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Required
Always
Applies to
Opposition letter
Font
12 pt

Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, filed at least 48 hours before conference.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Plaintiff limit
20 pages
Defendant limit
30 pages
Defendant limit
10 pages
Required
Always

Claim construction briefs have specific page limits and must be served but not filed.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
80 pages
Required
Always
Applies to
Joint claim construction brief

Joint claim construction brief must be filed, combining all briefs, with 80-page limit.

No later than [DATE], the parties shall file a joint claim construction brief. The parties shall copy and paste their unfiled briefs into one brief, with their positions on each claim term in sequential order, in substantially the form below. If the joint brief as submitted is more than 80 pages, the parties must certify that the page limits in the Scheduling Order have not been violated and provide a brief explanation (e.g., formatting issues, listing of agreed-upon terms, etc.) as to why the brief is longer than 80 pages.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
40 pages
Attorney limit
20 pages
Applies to
Brief

Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening briefs, 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs per side.

permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired, but each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
50 pages
Attorney limit
25 pages
Applies to
Brief

When filing Daubert motions with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50 pages for opening/answering briefs and 25 pages for reply briefs per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for each SIDE for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
250 pages
Applies to
Brief

Total combined briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across all related cases.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument for support, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Post trial motion brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).

to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, regardless of the number of motions filed.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt

Discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, due 72 hours before conference.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Limit
30 pages
Limit
10 pages

Page limits for claim construction briefs: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Font
12 pt

Opposition letters in discovery disputes limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, due 48 hours before conference.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party's reason for its opposition.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Concise statement

Summary judgment motions must include a concise statement of material facts, limited to 6 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment must be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and for which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Opposition

Opposition to summary judgment must include a response to the concise statement, limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party's concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Concise statement

Opposing party may include their own concise statement of disputed facts, limited to 4 pages.

The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Reply

Reply papers must include a response to the opposing party's concise statement, limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
40 pages
Applies to
Brief

Case dispositive motion briefs limited to 40/40/20 pages per side, increased to 50/50/25 if Daubert motion also filed.

each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed. In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for each SIDE for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
50 pages
Applies to
Brief

When Daubert motion filed with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50/50/25 per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for each SIDE for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion

In limine requests limited to 3 per side; 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission. No reply shall be submitted on in limine requests unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Limit
10 pages

Post-trial motion briefs are limited to 20 pages for opening/answering briefs and 10 pages for reply briefs per side.

to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, regardless of the number of motions filed.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Opposition letter
Font
12 pt

Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.

any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Attorney limit
30 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages

Claim construction briefing limits: opening/reply 20 pages, answering 30 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
80 pages
Applies to
Joint claim construction brief

Joint claim construction brief must not exceed 80 pages without certification.

No later than [DATE], the parties shall file a joint claim construction brief. The parties shall copy and paste their unfiled briefs into one brief, with their positions on each claim term in sequential order, in substantially the form below. If the joint brief as submitted is more than 80 pages, the parties must certify that the page limits in the Scheduling Order have not been violated and provide a brief explanation (e.g., formatting issues, listing of agreed-upon terms, etc.) as to why the brief is longer than 80 pages.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine request

Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine requests shall be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine opposition

Opposition to in limine requests limited to 3 pages.

The in limine requests shall be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt

Discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages and must outline disputed issues and party's position.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining the issues in dispute and that party's position on those issues. This submission shall include as exhibits (1) a proposed order that identifies with specificity the relief sought on an issue-

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt

Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.

any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party's reason for its opposition.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Brief

Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion

In limine requests limited to 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.

The in limine request shall be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Pre-motion letters for discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages each for moving and opposing parties.

the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. ... any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Summary judgment concise statement

Summary judgment concise statements limited to 6 pages for moving statement and opposition response, 4 pages for opposition additional statement and reply.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement of facts, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Failure to respond to a fact presented in the moving party’s concise statement of facts shall indicate that fact is not in dispute for purposes of summary judgment. The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

Motions in limine support limited to 3 pages, opposition 3 pages, reply 1 page; combined submissions for multiple parties limited similarly.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one-page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt

Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages and must use 12-point font.

less than forty-eight hours prior to the conference (excluding weekends and holidays), any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Attorney limit
30 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages. Briefs are served but not filed until the joint brief is filed.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on 202_. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on 202_. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ,202_. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on 202_.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Concise statement of facts

Concise statement of facts for summary judgment is limited to 6 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement of facts, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
6 pages
Applies to
Response to concise statement

Response to concise statement is limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Statement of facts

Opposing party's statement of facts limited to 4 pages.

party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Reply statement of facts

Moving party's reply statement of facts limited to 4 pages and must respond paragraph-by-paragraph.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
40 pages
Attorney limit
20 pages
Applies to
Brief

Case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply per side.

each side will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
50 pages
Attorney limit
25 pages
Applies to
Brief

Case dispositive plus Daubert motions: 50 pages opening, 50 pages answering, 25 pages reply per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each side.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

In limine argument: 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

Multiple parties supporting/opposing an in limine request must combine into a single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply).

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one-page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Post trial motion brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by the side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Mediation statement
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Mediation statements are limited to 15-20 pages.

The mediation statements may be in memorandum or letter form. They must be double-spaced, single-sided, in no less than a 12-point font, and no longer than fifteen (15) / twenty (20) pages.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Discovery letter moving
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Moving party's discovery teleconference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12 point font, filed at least 72 hours before conference.

Not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, the party seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues, including proposed solutions.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Discovery letter opposing
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Opposing party's discovery teleconference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12 point font, filed at least 48 hours before conference.

Not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining that party’s reason for its opposition and any proposed solutions.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

In limine requests limited to 3 pages for support and opposition, and 1 page for reply.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
30 pages
Applies to
Answering brief

Defendant's answering brief limited to 30 pages.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages on ___________, 20__.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Applies to
Reply brief

Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 20 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ___________,20__.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Sur reply brief

Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 10 pages.

Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on ___________, 20__.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Limit
30 pages
Limit
15 pages
Applies to
Brief

Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions: 30 pages opening, 30 pages answering, 15 pages reply.

Page limits. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of thirty (30) pages of opening briefs, thirty (30) pages of answering briefs, and fifteen (15) pages of reply briefs relating to any case dispositive and Daubert motions filed by a side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses limited to 3 pages, and replies limited to 1 page.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine response

In limine request responses limited to 3 pages of argument.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
In limine reply

In limine request replies limited to 1 page.

the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Applies to
Post trial motion

Post-trial motions limited to 20 pages for opening and answering briefs, 10 pages for reply briefs.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of twenty (20) pages of opening briefs, twenty (20) pages of answering briefs, and ten (10) pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by one side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Discovery conference letters are limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font minimum.

Not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, the party seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues, including proposed solutions.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Opposing party's discovery conference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.

Not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining that party's reason for its opposition and any proposed solutions.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Limit
30 pages
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefing has specific page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.

Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages on ___________, 20__. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages on ___________, 20__. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ___________,20__. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on ___________, 20__.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
30 pages
Attorney limit
15 pages

Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motion briefs: 30 pages for opening and answering briefs, 15 pages for reply briefs, aggregated per side regardless of number of motions.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of thirty (30) pages of opening briefs, thirty (30) pages of answering briefs, and fifteen (15) pages of reply briefs relating to any case dispositive and Daubert motions filed by a side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine requests limited to 3 per party with strict page limits: 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply; multiple parties must combine submissions.

Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Post trial brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages opening, 20 pages answering, and 10 pages reply regardless of number of motions.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of twenty (20) pages of opening briefs, twenty (20) pages of answering briefs, and ten (10) pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by one side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Moving party's pre-conference letter is limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, due 72 hours before conference.

Not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, the party seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues, including proposed solutions.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Opposing party's pre-conference letter is limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, due 48 hours before conference.

Not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining that party's reason for its opposition and any proposed solutions.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeCRITICAL
Limit
15 pages
Applies to
Mediation statement
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Mediation statements must be double-spaced, in at least 12-point font, and no longer than 15 pages.

double-spaced, in no less than a 12-point font, and be no longer than fifteen (15) pages.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
0 pages

Daubert motions subject to dispositive motion page limits

Briefing on such motions is subject to the page limits set out in connection with briefing of case dispositive motions.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 hours

Fact witness depositions limited to 20 hours per side, within one month of rebuttal witness list

The parties shall have the right to depose any such fact witnesses who have not previously been deposed in this case. Such deposition shall be held within one (1) month after service of the list of rebuttal fact witnesses and shall be limited to twenty (20) hours per side in the aggregate unless extended by agreement of the parties or upon order of the court upon good cause shown.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Plaintiff limit
20 pages
Defendant limit
30 pages
Plaintiff limit
10 pages
Applies to
Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefing limits: Plaintiff opening 20 pages, Defendant answering 30 pages, Plaintiff reply 10 pages.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on ____________. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on __________.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
40 pages
Attorney limit
20 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply per side

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
50 pages
Attorney limit
25 pages
Applies to
Case dispositive motion

Daubert motions increase combined page limits to 50 pages opening, 50 pages answering, 25 pages reply per side

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages

Each party limited to 3 in limine requests

Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages

In limine requests limited to 3 pages, responses to 3 pages, replies to 1 page

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Post trial motion

Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt

Party seeking relief must file a letter (max 4 pages, 12-point font) at least 72 hours before the discovery conference.

On the date set by the Court, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt

Opposing party may file a letter (max 4 pages, 12-point font) at least 48 hours before the discovery conference.

On the date set by the Court, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party's reason for its opposition.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening brief in claim construction is limited to 20 pages.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
30 pages
Applies to
Opposition

Defendant's answering brief in claim construction is limited to 30 pages.

The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on ____________.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Reply

Plaintiff's reply brief in claim construction is limited to 10 pages.

The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on __________.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Statement of facts

Summary judgment motions require a separate concise statement of facts not exceeding 6 pages, with numbered paragraphs and citation support.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Opposition

Opposing parties must respond to concise statement of facts within 6 pages, addressing each paragraph and providing citations for disputed facts.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party's concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Reply

Moving party's reply must include response to opposing party's concise statement, limited to 4 pages.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
40 pages
Limit
20 pages

Combined page limits per side for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply.

Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
50 pages
Limit
25 pages

When Daubert motions accompany case dispositive motions, combined page limits increase to 50/50/25 per side.

In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion

In limine request arguments are limited to 3 pages.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Opposition

Opposition to in limine requests is limited to 3 pages.

may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Reply

Reply to in limine opposition is limited to 1 page.

the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Brief

Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages for opening/answering and 10 pages for reply.

[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine requests: support/opposition limited to 3 pages each, reply limited to 1 page; combined submissions required when multiple parties.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt

Letters seeking or opposing relief are limited to 4 pages and must use at least 12-point font.

the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. ... any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Response letter brief

Responsive letter briefs to early filing requests are limited to 4 pages.

If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
In limine request

In limine support and opposition each limited to 3 pages.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Mediation statement
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Mediation statements must be double-spaced, at least 12-point font, and no longer than 20 pages.

The mediation statements may be in memorandum or letter form. They must be double-spaced, in no less than a 12-point font, and be no longer than twenty (20) pages.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter

Discovery dispute letter submissions are limited to 4 pages.

Discovery dispute letter submissions shall not exceed four (4) pages, and all printed matter, including footnotes, must appear in at least 12-point font.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
200 pages
Applies to
Exhibits

Exhibits to discovery dispute letters are limited to 200 pages total, unless the court grants leave for more.

Exhibits to discovery dispute letter submissions are limited to a total of no more than 200 pages, absent leave of court.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
0 hours
Required
Always
Applies to
Deposition

Each side is limited to a specific number of hours for deposition discovery.

Each side is limited to a total of ___ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Reply

Reply papers must include a 4-page paragraph-by-paragraph response to opposing party's concise statement of facts.

The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
In limine motion

Each party limited to 3 in limine requests with 3-page support/opposition and 1-page reply.

Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt

Discovery dispute letters by moving party limited to 4 pages with minimum 12-point font.

On the date set by the Court, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter
Font
12 pt

Opposing party discovery dispute letters limited to 4 pages with minimum 12-point font.

On the date set by the Court, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party's reason for its opposition.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Concise statement of facts

Summary judgment motions must include a concise statement of facts not exceeding 6 pages.

Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
6 pages
Applies to
Opposition to concise statement

Opposing party's response to concise statement of facts is limited to 6 pages.

Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party's concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Pretrial order

In limine requests limited to 3 pages argument, opposition 3 pages, reply 1 page; must cite authorities.

The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
25 pages
Attorney limit
8750 words
Attorney limit
10 pages
Attorney limit
3500 words

Opening briefs are limited to 25 pages or 8,750 words (with certification); replies to 10 pages or 3,500 words; sur-replies to 7 pages or 2,450 words.

Opening briefs in support of and in opposition to a motion shall not exceed 25 pages, unless counsel includes a certification that the brief contains no more than 8,750 words. Replies shall not exceed 10 pages or 3,500 words, and sur-replies shall not exceed seven pages or 2,450 words.

Visiting Joshua D. WolsonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
25 pages
Applies to
Joint pleading

Joint pleadings are subject to the same page limits as individual parties.

The applicable page limits for individual parties shall apply for joint pleadings absent leave of Court.

Visiting Joshua D. WolsonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
25 pages
Applies to
Motion for reconsideration

Reconsideration motions of discovery orders must comply with discovery motion page limits in Section II.C.1.

Any motion for reconsideration of a discovery order must itself comply with the page limits in Section II.C.1., below.

Visiting Joshua D. WolsonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Attorney limit
1750 words
Applies to
Discovery motion

Discovery motion briefs are limited to five pages or 1,750 words, excluding exhibits.

with Local Civil Rule 26.1(b), with a form order and short brief, not to exceed five pages or 1,750 words (not including exhibits), describing the dispute.

Visiting Joshua D. WolsonCRITICAL
Attorney limit
2 pages
Applies to
Letter

Correspondence to Chambers is limited to two pages and allowed only in specific circumstances.

Correspondence, not to exceed two pages, may be emailed, faxed or mailed to Chambers copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties only in the following instances:

Visiting Mark A. KearneyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Discovery motion
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Short motions for discovery/scheduling disputes are limited to 3 pages or less, double-spaced, 12-point font.

Judge Kearney will promptly consider a short motion of three pages or less, double-spaced twelve-point font, with an attached proposed order seeking to enforce or excuse timely and full compliance with discovery and scheduling obligations under the Federal Rules, these Policies, and our Orders.

Visiting Mark A. KearneyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
7 pages
Applies to
Discovery motion
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Discovery motions exceeding 3 pages may be up to 7 pages, double-spaced 12-point font, and must include a proposed order.

A discovery motion unable to be presented in three pages or less may be presented in a motion not exceeding seven pages, double-spaced twelve-point font, along with a proposed order.

Visiting Mark A. KearneyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
7 pages
Applies to
Discovery response
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Responses to discovery motions are limited to 7 pages, double-spaced 12-point font, and due within 3 days absent a court order.

Absent an Order, a response may be filed within three days, also limited to seven pages, double-spaced twelve-point font.

Visiting Mark A. KearneyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
5 pages
Applies to
Motion
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Motions are limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.

The motion is limited to five pages of double-spaced twelve-point font and is analogous to a Summary of Argument which also details the requested relief.

Visiting Mark A. KearneyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
20 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Brief
Font
12 pt

Support/opposition briefs limited to 20 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages, double-spaced 12pt.

Memoranda filed in support of, or in opposition to, a motion is limited to twenty pages of double-spaced twelve-point font. Reply briefs, without a proposed order, are permitted without our leave if filed and served within seven days of the date a non-moving party files its Opposition, may not exceed ten pages, and must be limited to issues newly raised in the Opposition.

Visiting Mark A. KearneyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
25 pages
Applies to
Brief
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

Memoranda in support or opposition to Rule 56 motions are limited to 25 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.

Memoranda in support of, or opposing, a Rule 56 motion is limited to twenty-five pages, double-spaced, twelve-point font attached to the Motion.

Visiting Mark A. KearneyCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter
Spacing
Single

Response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 single-spaced pages.

Within seven days after receipt of this letter, all adversaries must submit a written response, not to exceed three single-spaced pages.

Visiting Stephanos BibasCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Letters filed in connection with discovery teleconferences are limited to 3 pages for both seeking relief and opposing parties.

On that date, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. Within three days, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's

Visiting Stephanos BibasCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Letter accompanying motion to amend must not exceed 3 pages.

Any motion to amend (including a motion for leave to amend) a pleading shall not be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a "blackline" comparison to the prior pleading.

Visiting Stephanos BibasCRITICAL
Limit
5 pages
Applies to
Letter

Responsive letter opposing motion to amend must not exceed 5 pages.

Within seven days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five pages.

Visiting Stephanos BibasCRITICAL
Limit
2 pages
Applies to
Letter

Reply letter for motion to amend must not exceed 2 pages.

Within three days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.

Visiting Stephanos BibasCRITICAL
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Letter accompanying motion to strike must not exceed 3 pages.

Any motion to strike any pleading or other document shall not be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter , not to exceed three pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken.

Visiting Stephanos BibasCRITICAL
Limit
2 pages
Applies to
Letter

Reply letter for motion to strike must not exceed 2 pages.

Within three days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.

Visiting Stephanos BibasCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Brief

In limine support and opposition arguments are each limited to 3 pages.

each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument.

Visiting Stephanos BibasCRITICAL
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Reply brief

Reply briefs in support of in limine requests are limited to 1 additional page, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.

Visiting Stephanos BibasCRITICAL
Attorney limit
3 pages
Attorney limit
1 pages
Applies to
Brief

When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, their submissions must be combined into a single 3-page brief; moving party reply in such cases is limited to 1 page, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Visiting Stephanos BibasCRITICAL
Required
Always
Applies to
Requests for admission

Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side.

A maximum of_ requests for admission is permitted for each side.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyWARNING
Required
Always
Applies to
Interrogatories

Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side.

A maximum of_ interrogatories, including contention interrogatories, is permitted for each side.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyWARNING
Required
Always
Applies to
Depositions

Maximum deposition hours limited per side.

Each side is limited to a total of_ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyWARNING
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Letter

Opposing party may file letter (max 3 pages) 48 hours before discovery conference.

By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyWARNING
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion

Each party is limited to three motions in limine unless court permission is obtained.

Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Chief Judge Colm F. ConnollyWARNING
Attorney limit
0 requests
Required
Always
Applies to
Interrogatories

Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side.

A maximum of ___ interrogatories, including contention interrogatories, are permitted for each side.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsWARNING
Attorney limit
0 requests
Required
Always
Applies to
Requests for admission

Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side.

A maximum of ___ requests for admission are permitted for each side.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsWARNING
Attorney limit
0 hours
Required
Always
Applies to
Depositions

Maximum total hours for deposition testimony per side.

Each side is limited to a total of __ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.

Judge Gregory B. WilliamsWARNING
Limit
5 pages
Applies to
Letter

Written comments on opposing party's technology tutorial limited to 5 pages.

Each party may comment, in writing (in no more than 5 pages) on the opposing party's tutorial.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeWARNING
Limit
0 pages
Required
Always
Applies to
Proposed findings of fact

Proposed Findings of Fact limited to maximum pages (number unspecified).

Along with their initial briefs, each party shall provide proposed Findings of Fact, separately stated in numbered paragraphs, constituting a detailed listing of the relevant material facts the party believes it has proven, in a simple narrative form, along with citations to the record. The proposed Findings of Fact shall be limited to a maximum of_ pages.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeWARNING
Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Exhibits

For exhibits over 20 pages, only include cover page and relevant portions.

If a party is attaching an exhibit to its letter brief, and the exhibit is large (i.e., more than 20 pages), the party should simply include the cover page/first page of the exhibit and then only those other portions of the exhibit that are relevant to the discovery dispute.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeWARNING
Attorney limit
0 requests
Required
Always
Applies to
Requests for admission

Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side (number unspecified).

(c) Requests for Admission. A maximum of ___ requests for admission are permitted for each side.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonWARNING
Attorney limit
0 requests
Required
Always
Applies to
Interrogatories

Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side (number unspecified).

(d) Interrogatories. (i) A maximum of ___ interrogatories, including contention interrogatories, are permitted for each side.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonWARNING
Limit
0 pages
Required
Always
Applies to
Deposition transcript

Each side has a deposition hour limit (blank value in document).

Each side is limited to a total of ___ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonWARNING
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion

Each side is limited to 3 motions in limine requests unless court permits more.

Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonWARNING
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Motion

Multiple parties supporting/opposing in limine requests must combine into single submission.

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply).

Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. TennysonWARNING
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine

Each side limited to three in limine requests.

Each side shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Laura D. HatcherWARNING
Limit
250 pages
Applies to
Brief

Total briefing on all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related consolidated cases must not exceed 250 pages.

The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 +50 + 25 regarding one side's motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side's motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonWARNING
Limit
3 pages
Applies to
Pretrial order

Each party limited to 3 in limine requests unless court permits more.

Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonWARNING
Limit
3 pages
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Pretrial order

Multiple parties supporting/opposing in limine request must combine into single 3-page submission (1-page reply for moving party).

If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Magistrate Judge Sherry R. FallonWARNING
Attorney limit
3 pages
Applies to
Discovery dispute opposition letter

Opposing party's discovery dispute opposition letter is limited to 3 pages.

On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font

Judge Jennifer L. HallINFO
Attorney limit
250 words
Required
Always
Applies to
General
Spacing
Double

Word count alternative to page limits: 250 words per page with certification required.

For all double-spaced submissions where there are page limits specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250). To the extent that a word count is used, a certification as to the total number of words must be attached as part of the submission.

Judge Richard G. AndrewsINFO
Limit
0 hours
Required
Always
Applies to
Trial presentation

Trial time allocation based on days reserved and typical daily trial hours.

Considering the Court's procedures for counting time, and considering the nature and extent of the parties' disputes, the parties request_ hours for their trial presentation. [Indicate the number ofhours the parties request for their trial presentations. On days other than those involving jury selection, jury instructions, or deliberations, a typical day involves between 5 1i and 6 1i of trial time. In a typical bench trial, each day will involve between 6 and 7 hours of trial time. If the Court has previously set a maximum number of days that will be reserved for trial in this matter, the Court will not, absent good cause shown, allocate more hours for trial presentations than can be accommodated within the number of days reserved.]

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. BurkeINFO
Limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter

Participant list for discovery teleconference is excluded from the 4-page letter limit.

Counsel shall provide a list of the teleconference participants, by including the list on a separate page with the letters. This list will not count as part of the page limitation for the letter submission.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeINFO
Attorney limit
4 pages
Applies to
Letter

Teleconference participant list is excluded from the 4-page letter limit.

Counsel shall provide a list of the teleconference participants, by including the list on a separate page with the letters. This list will not count as part of the page limitation for the letter submission.

Magistrate Judge Mary Pat ThyngeINFO
Common questions about District of Delaware page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to letter in District of Delaware?

District of Delaware's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 single-spaced pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Civil Pre-Motion Conference

What page or word limits apply to mediation statement in District of Delaware?

District of Delaware's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Mediation statements must be double-spaced, in at least 12-point font, and no longer than 15 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section MEDIATION CONFERENCE

What page or word limits apply in District of Delaware?

District of Delaware rules include page or word limits for covered filings. Daubert motions subject to dispositive motion page limits

View ruleSource: page 3, section i. Objections to Expert Testimony

What page or word limits apply to claim construction brief in District of Delaware?

District of Delaware's rule states these limits: plaintiff: 20 pages; defendant: 30 pages; plaintiff: 10 pages. Claim construction briefing limits: Plaintiff opening 20 pages, Defendant answering 30 pages, Plaintiff reply 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Claim Construction Briefing

What page or word limits apply to case dispositive motion in District of Delaware?

District of Delaware's rule states these limits: 40 pages; 40 pages; 20 pages. Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply per side

View ruleSource: page 10, section Case Dispositive Motions

What page or word limits apply to in limine request in District of Delaware?

District of Delaware's rule states these limits: 3 pages; 3 pages; 1 pages. In limine requests limited to 3 pages, responses to 3 pages, replies to 1 page

View ruleSource: page 12, section 16. In Limine Requests