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.
Seeking party must file 3-page letter outlining dispute and position.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party may file 3-page letter within 48 hours before conference.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
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)
Source text: 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.
Word limits increase to 12,500/12,500/6,250 when Daubert motions are filed
Source text: 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.
Concise statements for summary judgment motions limited to 1,750 words, 14-point Times New Roman, with certification.
Source text: 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.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses to 3 pages, and replies to 1 page
Source text: 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.
Party seeking relief on discovery disputes must file a letter not exceeding 3 pages.
Source text: 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.
Word limits for claim construction briefs: plaintiff opening/reply 5,500 words; defendant answering 8,250 words; defendant sur-reply 2,750 words.
Source text: 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 _ _ _ _ _ _.
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.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition to 3 pages, and reply to 1 page.
Source text: 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.
Opposition letters must be filed within 48 hours of conference/argument and limited to 3 pages.
Source text: 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.
Plaintiff's opening brief limited to 5,500 words (not filed, served only).
Source text: The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on - - - - - -.
Defendant's answering brief limited to 8,250 words (not filed, served only).
Source text: The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 5,500 words (not filed, served only).
Source text: The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 2,750 words (not filed, served only).
Source text: The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _.
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.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses to 3 pages, and replies to 1 page.
Source text: 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.
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests unless court permits more.
Source text: Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
Opposition letters for discovery/protective order applications are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 48 hours before the conference.
Source text: 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.
Plaintiff's opening brief in claim construction is limited to 5,500 words.
Source text: The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words
Defendant's answering brief in claim construction is limited to 8,250 words.
Source text: The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words
Plaintiff's reply brief in claim construction is limited to 5,500 words.
Source text: The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words
Defendant's sur-reply brief in claim construction is limited to 2,750 words.
Source text: The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words
Word limits for case dispositive motion briefs: 10,000 words for all opening briefs per side combined.
Source text: 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.
Word limits of 12,500/12,500/6,250 for case dispositive and Daubert motions with 14-point font and certification requirement.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
In limine requests limited to 3 per party; argument limited to 3 pages for request, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.
Source text: 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.
Daubert motions subject to dispositive motion page limits.
Source text: Briefing on such motions is subject to the page limits set out in connection with briefing of case dispositive motions.
Motion to amend letter limited to 3 pages.
Source text: Any motion to amend... shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages
Opposition letter to motion to amend limited to 5 pages.
Source text: 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.
Reply letter to motion to amend limited to 2 pages.
Source text: Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages
Motion to strike letter limited to 3 pages.
Source text: Any motion to strike... shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages
Word limits for claim construction briefs: opening/reply 5,000 words, answering 7,500 words, sur-reply 2,500 words.
Source text: 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 .
Opposing party's response to concise statement limited to 6 pages.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party may include separate concise statement limited to 4 pages.
Source text: 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.
Moving party's reply response limited to 4 pages.
Source text: 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.
Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs.
Source text: 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.
Daubert motions increase page limits to 50 pages for opening/answering briefs, 25 pages for reply briefs per side.
Source text: 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.
Total briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related cases.
Source text: 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.
In limine requests limited to 3 per side, with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.
Source text: 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.
Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Source text: 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.
Each side limited to 3 in limine requests.
Source text: Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
Opposition to motions to strike must be filed within 7 days as a 5-page letter.
Source text: 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.
Reply to motions to strike must be filed within 3 days as a 2-page letter, with teleconference request.
Source text: 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.
Plaintiff's opening brief limited to 5,000 words (served but not filed)
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on .
Defendant's answering brief limited to 7,500 words (served but not filed)
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief not to exceed 7,500 words, on .
Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 5,000 words (served but not filed)
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on .
Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 2,500 words (served but not filed)
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on .
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument.
Source text: Each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three
In limine reply limited to 1 page.
Source text: maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.
Party seeking discovery relief limited to 3-page letter.
Source text: 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
Opposing party in discovery dispute limited to 3-page response letter.
Source text: application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.
Motions to amend require 3-page letter instead of opening brief, with proposed amended pleading and blackline comparison.
Source text: 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.
Opposition to motion to amend limited to 5-page responsive letter, due within 7 days.
Source text: 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.
Reply to motion to strike opposition must be filed within 3 days, not exceeding 2 pages.
Source text: Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages
Plaintiff's opening claim construction brief limited to 5,000 words.
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,000 words
Defendant's answering claim construction brief limited to 7,500 words.
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief not to exceed 7,500 words
Plaintiff's reply claim construction brief limited to 5,000 words.
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words
Defendant's sur-reply claim construction brief limited to 2,500 words.
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words
Motions in limine are limited to 3 pages of argument, 3 pages of opposition, and 1 page of reply per side.
Source text: 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.
When a page limit is set by order or rule, parties may use a word-count alternative calculated at 250 words per page.
Source text: 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.
Word count limit of 250 words per page when page limits are specified.
Source text: 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.
Each side limited to 3 motions in limine unless Court permits more.
Source text: Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
In limine requests/responses limited to 3 pages each, with 1 page allowed for reply.
Source text: 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.
Opposition letters for motions to amend must be filed within 7 days and limited to 5 single-spaced pages.
Source text: 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.
Reply letters for motions to amend must be filed within 3 days and limited to 2 single-spaced pages.
Source text: 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.
Reply letters for motions to strike must be filed within 3 days and limited to 2 single-spaced pages.
Source text: 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.
Moving party may file reply letter (max 2 single-spaced pages) within 3 days, and parties may request teleconference.
Source text: 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.
Parties may file comments on opposing tutorial (max 5 pages) within 7 days after Joint Claim Construction Brief.
Source text: 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.
Plaintiff must serve (not file) opening brief on claim construction (max 20 pages) by specified date.
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on claim construction on or before ____________, 202_.
Defendant must serve (not file) answering brief on claim construction (max 30 pages) by specified date.
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering claim construction brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.
Plaintiff must serve (not file) reply brief on claim construction (max 20 pages) by specified date.
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.
Defendant must serve (not file) sur-reply brief on claim construction (max 10 pages) by specified date.
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.
Summary judgment motions require concise statement (max 6 pages) of material facts with record citations.
Source text: 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.
Opposition to summary judgment requires response to concise statement (max 6 pages) with paragraph-by-paragraph admissions/disputes.
Source text: 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.
Opposition may include additional concise statement (max 4 pages) of disputed material facts.
Source text: 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.
Reply to summary judgment requires response to opposition concise statement (max 4 pages).
Source text: 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.
Combined page limits: 40 pages per side for case dispositive motions, increased to 50/50/25 with Daubert motions.
Source text: 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.
Total briefing limit: 250 pages combined for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related cases.
Source text: 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.
Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with specific page limits for arguments
Source text: 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.
Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply) per side.
Source text: 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.
Each side is limited to 3 motions in limine unless the Court permits more.
Source text: Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
Motions in limine are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition is limited to 3 pages, and reply is limited to 1 page.
Source text: 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.
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).
Source text: 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.
Proposed Findings of Fact in non-jury trials have a maximum page limit.
Source text: The proposed Findings of Fact shall be limited to a maximum of_ pages.
Motions to amend must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.
Source text: 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.
Reply to motion to stay opposition limited to 2 single-spaced pages, filed within 3 days.
Source text: 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.
Opposition to motion to amend must be a responsive letter not exceeding 5 single-spaced pages, filed within 7 days.
Source text: 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.
Reply to motion to amend opposition must be a letter not exceeding 2 single-spaced pages, filed within 3 days.
Source text: 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.
Motions to strike must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.
Source text: 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.
Reply to motion to strike opposition must be a letter not exceeding 2 single-spaced pages, filed within 3 days.
Source text: 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.
Motions to stay must use a letter (max 3 single-spaced pages) instead of an opening brief.
Source text: 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.
Plaintiff's opening claim construction brief limited to 20 pages.
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on claim construction on or before ____________, 202_.
Defendant's answering claim construction brief limited to 30 pages.
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering claim construction brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.
Plaintiff's reply claim construction brief limited to 20 pages.
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.
Defendant's sur-reply claim construction brief limited to 10 pages.
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.
Letter brief seeking leave to file early case dispositive motion is limited to 4 single-spaced pages.
Source text: 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.
Responsive letter brief to contest early motion leave request is limited to 4 single-spaced pages with no reply briefs permitted.
Source text: 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.
Combined page limit of 40 pages per side for all opening briefs and 40 pages for all answering briefs on case dispositive motions.
Source text: 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
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.
Source text: 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.
Moving party's concise statement for summary judgment limited to 6 pages.
Source text: 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)
Opposing party's response to concise statement limited to 6 pages.
Source text: 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
Opposing party may include their own concise statement of facts limited to 4 pages.
Source text: 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.
Moving party's reply response to opposing party's concise statement limited to 4 pages.
Source text: 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
In limine requests are limited to 3 single-spaced pages of supporting argument.
Source text: each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument
Opposition to in limine requests is limited to 3 single-spaced pages.
Source text: may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument
Reply in support of in limine requests is limited to 1 single-spaced page.
Source text: 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
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages for opening/answering and 10 pages for reply.
Source text: [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.
Initial disclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) must be made within 5 days of order entry.
Source text: 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.
Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.
Source text: 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.
Claim construction briefing limits: opening/reply 20 pages, answering 30 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Source text: 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].
Joint claim construction brief must not exceed 80 pages without certification.
Source text: 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.
Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.
Source text: 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.
Opposition to in limine requests limited to 3 pages.
Source text: 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.
Each side limited to ___ hours of deposition testimony.
Source text: Each side is limited to a total of ___ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.
Daubert motion briefing subject to case dispositive motion page limits.
Source text: Briefing on such motions is subject to the page limits set out in connection with briefing of case dispositive motions.
File 3-page letter 72 hours before discovery conference.
Source text: 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
Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, filed at least 48 hours before conference.
Source text: 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.
Claim construction briefs have specific page limits and must be served but not filed.
Source text: 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].
Joint claim construction brief must be filed, combining all briefs, with 80-page limit.
Source text: 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.
Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening briefs, 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs per side.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Total combined briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across all related cases.
Source text: 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.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument for support, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.
Source text: 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.
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Source text: 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.
Discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, due 72 hours before conference.
Source text: 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
Page limits for claim construction briefs: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Source text: 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].
Opposition letters in discovery disputes limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, due 48 hours before conference.
Source text: 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.
Summary judgment motions must include a concise statement of material facts, limited to 6 pages.
Source text: 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.
Opposition to summary judgment must include a response to the concise statement, limited to 6 pages.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party may include their own concise statement of disputed facts, limited to 4 pages.
Source text: 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.
Reply papers must include a response to the opposing party's concise statement, limited to 4 pages.
Source text: 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.
Case dispositive motion briefs limited to 40/40/20 pages per side, increased to 50/50/25 if Daubert motion also filed.
Source text: 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.
When Daubert motion filed with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50/50/25 per side.
Source text: 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.
In limine requests limited to 3 per side; 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.
Source text: 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.
Post-trial motion briefs are limited to 20 pages for opening/answering briefs and 10 pages for reply briefs per side.
Source text: 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.
Discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages and must outline disputed issues and party's position.
Source text: 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-
Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.
Source text: 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.
Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Source text: 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].
In limine requests limited to 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.
Source text: 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.
Defendant's answering brief limited to 30 pages.
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages on ___________, 20__.
Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 20 pages.
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ___________,20__.
Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 10 pages.
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on ___________, 20__.
Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions: 30 pages opening, 30 pages answering, 15 pages reply.
Source text: 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.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses limited to 3 pages, and replies limited to 1 page.
Source text: 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.
In limine request responses limited to 3 pages of argument.
Source text: 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.
In limine request replies limited to 1 page.
Source text: the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.
Post-trial motions limited to 20 pages for opening and answering briefs, 10 pages for reply briefs.
Source text: 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.
Mediation statements are limited to 15-20 pages.
Source text: 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.
Discovery conference letters are limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font minimum.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party's discovery conference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.
Source text: 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.
Claim construction briefing has specific page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Source text: 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__.
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.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages opening, 20 pages answering, and 10 pages reply regardless of number of motions.
Source text: 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.
Moving party's pre-conference letter is limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, due 72 hours before conference.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party's pre-conference letter is limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, due 48 hours before conference.
Source text: 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.
Each side is limited to a specific number of hours for deposition discovery.
Source text: Each side is limited to a total of ___ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.
Reply papers must include a 4-page paragraph-by-paragraph response to opposing party's concise statement of facts.
Source text: 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.
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests with 3-page support/opposition and 1-page reply.
Source text: 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.
Daubert motions subject to dispositive motion page limits
Source text: Briefing on such motions is subject to the page limits set out in connection with briefing of case dispositive motions.
Fact witness depositions limited to 20 hours per side, within one month of rebuttal witness list
Source text: 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.
Claim construction briefing limits: Plaintiff opening 20 pages, Defendant answering 30 pages, Plaintiff reply 10 pages.
Source text: 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 __________.
Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply per side
Source text: 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.
Daubert motions increase combined page limits to 50 pages opening, 50 pages answering, 25 pages reply per side
Source text: 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.
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests
Source text: Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages, responses to 3 pages, replies to 1 page
Source text: 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.
Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Source text: 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.
Discovery dispute letters by moving party limited to 4 pages with minimum 12-point font.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party discovery dispute letters limited to 4 pages with minimum 12-point font.
Source text: 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.
Summary judgment motions must include a concise statement of facts not exceeding 6 pages.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party's response to concise statement of facts is limited to 6 pages.
Source text: 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.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages argument, opposition 3 pages, reply 1 page; must cite authorities.
Source text: 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.
Party seeking relief must file a letter (max 4 pages, 12-point font) at least 72 hours before the discovery conference.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party may file a letter (max 4 pages, 12-point font) at least 48 hours before the discovery conference.
Source text: 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.
Plaintiff's opening brief in claim construction is limited to 20 pages.
Source text: The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________.
Defendant's answering brief in claim construction is limited to 30 pages.
Source text: The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on ____________.
Plaintiff's reply brief in claim construction is limited to 10 pages.
Source text: The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on __________.
Summary judgment motions require a separate concise statement of facts not exceeding 6 pages, with numbered paragraphs and citation support.
Source text: 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.
Opposing parties must respond to concise statement of facts within 6 pages, addressing each paragraph and providing citations for disputed facts.
Source text: 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.
Moving party's reply must include response to opposing party's concise statement, limited to 4 pages.
Source text: 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.
Combined page limits per side for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply.
Source text: 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.
When Daubert motions accompany case dispositive motions, combined page limits increase to 50/50/25 per side.
Source text: 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.
In limine request arguments are limited to 3 pages.
Source text: each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument
Opposition to in limine requests is limited to 3 pages.
Source text: may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument
Reply to in limine opposition is limited to 1 page.
Source text: the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages for opening/answering and 10 pages for reply.
Source text: [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.
Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 pages; 48-hour and 24-hour filing deadlines.
Source text: 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.
In limine requests limited to 3 per party with 3-page argument limits.
Source text: 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.
Plaintiff's opening brief (max 7,500 words) must be served but not filed.
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 7,500 words, on ________.
Plaintiff's reply brief (max 5,000 words) must be served but not filed.
Source text: Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on ________.
Defendant's sur-reply brief (max 2,500 words) must be served but not filed.
Source text: Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on ________.
Claim construction argument limited to 3 hours with no testimony unless court approves via joint letter.
Source text: 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.
Page limits for Daubert and dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening/answering, 20 pages for reply.
Source text: 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.
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests with strict page limits for arguments and replies.
Source text: 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.
Parties may use word count (250 words per page) as an alternative to page limits for double-spaced submissions.
Source text: 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).
Discovery dispute letters seeking relief are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 7 business days before the conference.
Source text: 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.
Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 5 business days before the conference.
Source text: 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.
Claim construction briefs have word limits: opening brief 7,500 words, reply brief 5,000 words, sur-reply brief 2,500 words.
Source text: 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 ________.
Page limits for Daubert and case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening and answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs.
Source text: 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.
Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless the Court permits more.
Source text: Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.
Source text: 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
Multiple parties supporting or opposing an in limine request must combine into single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply for moving party).
Source text: 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).
Party seeking relief in discovery dispute must file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 48 hours before hearing.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party in discovery dispute may file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 24 hours before hearing.
Source text: 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.
Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless court permission is obtained.
Source text: Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition limited to 3 pages, and reply limited to 1 page.
Source text: 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.
Correspondence to Chambers is limited to two pages and allowed only in specific circumstances.
Source text: 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:
Short motions for discovery/scheduling disputes are limited to 3 pages or less, double-spaced, 12-point font.
Source text: 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.
Discovery motions exceeding 3 pages may be up to 7 pages, double-spaced 12-point font, and must include a proposed order.
Source text: 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.
Responses to discovery motions are limited to 7 pages, double-spaced 12-point font, and due within 3 days absent a court order.
Source text: Absent an Order, a response may be filed within three days, also limited to seven pages, double-spaced twelve-point font.
Motions are limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.
Source text: 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.
Support/opposition briefs limited to 20 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages, double-spaced 12pt.
Source text: 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.
Memoranda in support or opposition to Rule 56 motions are limited to 25 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.
Source text: 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.
Letters filed in connection with discovery teleconferences are limited to 3 pages for both seeking relief and opposing parties.
Source text: 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
Letter accompanying motion to amend must not exceed 3 pages.
Source text: 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.
Responsive letter opposing motion to amend must not exceed 5 pages.
Source text: 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.
Reply letter for motion to amend must not exceed 2 pages.
Source text: 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.
Letter accompanying motion to strike must not exceed 3 pages.
Source text: 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.
Reply letter for motion to strike must not exceed 2 pages.
Source text: 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.
In limine support and opposition arguments are each limited to 3 pages.
Source text: 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.
Reply briefs in support of in limine requests are limited to 1 additional page, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Source text: maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.
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.
Source text: 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.
Opposing party may file letter (max 3 pages) 48 hours before discovery conference.
Source text: 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.
Each party is limited to three motions in limine unless court permission is obtained.
Source text: Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side.
Source text: A maximum of_ requests for admission is permitted for each side.
Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side.
Source text: A maximum of_ interrogatories, including contention interrogatories, is permitted for each side.
Maximum deposition hours limited per side.
Source text: Each side is limited to a total of_ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.
Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side.
Source text: A maximum of ___ interrogatories, including contention interrogatories, are permitted for each side.
Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side.
Source text: A maximum of ___ requests for admission are permitted for each side.
Maximum total hours for deposition testimony per side.
Source text: Each side is limited to a total of __ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.
Proposed Findings of Fact limited to maximum pages (number unspecified).
Source text: 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.
For exhibits over 20 pages, only include cover page and relevant portions.
Source text: 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.
Written comments on opposing party's technology tutorial limited to 5 pages.
Source text: Each party may comment, in writing (in no more than 5 pages) on the opposing party's tutorial.
Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side (number unspecified).
Source text: (c) Requests for Admission. A maximum of ___ requests for admission are permitted for each side.
Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side (number unspecified).
Source text: (d) Interrogatories. (i) A maximum of ___ interrogatories, including contention interrogatories, are permitted for each side.
Each side has a deposition hour limit (blank value in document).
Source text: Each side is limited to a total of ___ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.
Each side is limited to 3 motions in limine requests unless court permits more.
Source text: Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
Multiple parties supporting/opposing in limine requests must combine into single submission.
Source text: 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).
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests unless court permits more.
Source text: Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
Multiple parties supporting/opposing in limine request must combine into single 3-page submission (1-page reply for moving party).
Source text: 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.
Total briefing on all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related consolidated cases must not exceed 250 pages.
Source text: 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.
Trial time allocation based on days reserved and typical daily trial hours.
Source text: 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.]
Participant list for discovery teleconference is excluded from the 4-page letter limit.
Source text: 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.
Teleconference participant list is excluded from the 4-page letter limit.
Source text: 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.
Word count alternative to page limits: 250 words per page with certification required.
Source text: 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.
What page or word limits apply to submission in District of Delaware?
District of Delaware's rule states these limits: 250 words. When a page limit is set by order or rule, parties may use a word-count alternative calculated at 250 words per page.
What page or word limits apply to letter in District of Delaware?
District of Delaware's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 pages; 48-hour and 24-hour filing deadlines.
What page or word limits apply to in limine request in District of Delaware?
District of Delaware's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, and certificates. In limine requests limited to 3 per party with 3-page argument limits.
What page or word limits apply to opening brief in District of Delaware?
District of Delaware's rule states these limits: 7500 words. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Plaintiff's opening brief (max 7,500 words) must be served but not filed.
What page or word limits apply to reply brief in District of Delaware?
District of Delaware's rule states these limits: 5000 words. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Plaintiff's reply brief (max 5,000 words) must be served but not filed.
What page or word limits apply to sur reply brief in District of Delaware?
District of Delaware's rule states these limits: 2500 words. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, certificates, exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Defendant's sur-reply brief (max 2,500 words) must be served but not filed.
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