Eastern District of New York Page & Word Limits

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Opening briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages; both double-spaced.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, double spaced, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Opening briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages; both double-spaced.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, double spaced, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, double spaced.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply), with specific formatting requirements.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, double spaced, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, double spaced. Parties should use Times New Roman 12-point font and one-inch margins. All memoranda 10 pages or longer are to contain a table of contents and table of authorities. All PDFs must be uploaded in a text-searchable format.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

8750 words

Attorney limit

3500 words

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Attorney briefs limited to 8,750 words (support/oppose) or 3,500 words (reply), with specific formatting.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions, if filed by an attorney or prepared with a computer, may not exceed 8,750 words, and reply briefs may not exceed 3,500 words. These limits do not include the caption, any index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, or any required certificates, but do include material contained in footnotes or endnotes. The briefs shall be double spaced, with Times New Roman 12-point font and one-inch margins. All memoranda 10 pages or longer shall contain a table of contents and table of authorities.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

Proposed findings and conclusions limited to 15 pages without Court approval one week before trial.

Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, not to exceed fifteen pages without the express approval of the Court.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Objections and responses to reports and recommendations

Objections and responses to reports and recommendations are capped at 15 pages.

Objections and responses not to exceed fifteen (15) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Spacing

Double

Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 double-spaced pages, excluding specified materials.

Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to twenty-five (25) double-spaced pages, not including tables of contents or tables of authorities (both of which are required), exhibits, appendices, or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opening and opposition briefs

Opening and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages.

Twenty-five (25) pages for opening and opposition briefs, ten (10) pages for reply briefs; tables of contents and tables of authorities required.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply memorandum

Spacing

Double

Reply memoranda are capped at 10 double-spaced pages, excluding specified materials.

Reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) double-spaced pages, not including tables of contents or tables of authorities (both of which are required), exhibits, appendices, or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Rr objection or response

Spacing

Double

Objections and responses to R&Rs are limited to 15 double-spaced pages.

Objections to R&Rs and responses to objections may not exceed fifteen (15) double-spaced pages and shall conform to the requirements of Individual Practice Rule III.C.2.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law support or opposition

Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages excluding appendices and attachments unless prior permission is granted.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of, and in opposition to, motions are limited to 25 pages, not including appendices or attachments.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

The memorandum of law supporting default judgment is capped at 25 pages.

Once the notation of default is entered, Plaintiff must move for default judgment by submitting a notice of motion, any necessary affirmations and exhibits, and a memorandum of law (not to exceed 25 pages), setting forth the grounds for awarding damages, attorneys’ fees and costs, and file proof of service thereof to the defaulting party or parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply memorandum of law

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages excluding appendices and attachments.

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, not including appendices or attachments.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply memorandum of law

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages excluding appendices and attachments.

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, not including appendices or attachments.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Pre motion letter response

Response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages, due within 5 business days.

All parties served are required to serve and file a response, not to exceed three pages, within five business days of service of the moving party’s letter, either opposing the motion or advising the Court that it does not intend to oppose the motion.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Non-dispositive motions: 15 pages for briefs, 5 pages for replies.

Memoranda in support of and in opposition to all other motions are limited to fifteen pages and reply memoranda are limited to five pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply memoranda to dispositive motions limited to 10 pages.

Reply memoranda are limited to ten pages.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Page limits: 25 pages for dispositive motions, 15 pages for other motions, 10 pages for reply to dispositive, 5 pages for reply to other motions.

Memoranda in support of and in opposition to dispositive motions (under Rules 12 and 56) are limited to twenty-five pages. Reply memoranda are limited to ten pages. Memoranda in support of and in opposition to all other motions are limited to fifteen pages and reply memoranda are limited to five pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Non-dispositive motions: 15 pages for briefs, 5 pages for replies.

Memoranda in support of and in opposition to all other motions are limited to fifteen pages and reply memoranda are limited to five pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply memoranda to dispositive motions limited to 10 pages.

Reply memoranda are limited to ten pages.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Memoranda in support of and opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, excluding specified sections and attachments.

Unless prior permission is granted, memoranda in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to twenty-five pages (excluding tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments).

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Brief

Page limits: 25 pages for dispositive motions, 15 pages for other motions, 10 pages for reply to dispositive, 5 pages for reply to other motions.

Memoranda in support of and in opposition to dispositive motions (under Rules 12 and 56) are limited to twenty-five pages. Reply memoranda are limited to ten pages. Memoranda in support of and in opposition to all other motions are limited to fifteen pages and reply memoranda are limited to five pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Exhibit

Each exhibit is limited to 15 pages, except the complaint.

Each exhibit—other than the complaint—is limited to 15 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law support or opposition

Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages absent prior permission.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to twenty-five (25) pages, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply memorandum

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Pre motion response letter

Responses to pre-motion letters are capped at three pages.

All parties so served shall submit a response not to exceed three (3) pages within three business days.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum in support or opposition

Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages, excluding appendices and attachments.

Unless prior permission is granted, memoranda in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, not including appendices or attachments, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages, not including appendices or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply memorandum

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, excluding TOC, TOA, appendices, and attachments.

Reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages (exclusive of tables of contents, tables of authorities, appendices, and attachments).

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Spacing

Double

Memoranda of law in support or opposition are limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, exclusive of TOC, TOA, appendices, and attachments.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to twenty-five (25) pages, double-spaced, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages, double-spaced. These page limits are exclusive of tables of contents, tables of authorities, appendices, and attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Memoranda for motions for reconsideration are limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda in support of or in opposition to motions for reconsideration are limited to ten (10) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Memoranda for motions for reconsideration are limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda in support of or in opposition to motions for reconsideration are limited to ten (10) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Memoranda supporting/opposing motions limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages (excluding appendices/attachments).

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages—not including appendices or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs for motions for reconsideration may not exceed 5 pages.

No brief shall exceed 5 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Letter

Diversity jurisdiction letters are limited to 2 pages maximum.

In any action in which subject matter jurisdiction is founded on diversity of citizenship pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332, the party assert- ing the existence of such jurisdiction shall, within fourteen (14) days of the filing of the action or its removal from state court to federal court, file on ECF a letter no longer than two (2) pages explaining the basis for that party’s belief that diversity of citizenship exists,

CRITICAL

Limit

30 pages

Spacing

Double

Motion briefs limited to 30 pages (opening/opposition) and 15 pages (reply), with specified exclusions.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 30 double-spaced pages, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments. Reply memoranda are limited to 15 double-spaced pages, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Local rule 56 1 statement

Spacing

Double

Local Rule 56.1 statements limited to 25 pages for movant; opposition limited to twice movant's length.

The moving party's Local Rule 56.1 statement may not exceed 25 double-spaced pages without prior permission of the Court. The opposing statement may not exceed twice the length of the moving party's statement.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Memoranda of law

Memoranda are subject to page limits: 25 pages for support/opposition, 10 for replies, and 5 for reconsideration, with specified exclusions from count.

5. 3. 1. U nl e s s t h e C o u rt h a s g r a nt e d p e r mi s si o n , m e m o r a n d a of l a w i n s u p p o rt of a n d i n o p p o siti o n t o m oti o n s a r e li mit e d t o t w e nt y-fi v e (2 5 ) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s a n d r e pl y m e m o r a n d a a r e li mit e d t o t e n (1 0) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s . M e m o r a n d a of l a w i n s u p p o rt of o r i n o p p o siti o n t o m oti o n s f o r r e c o n si d e r ati o n a r e li mit e d t o fi v e ( 5) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s. T h e s e li mit s e x cl u d e t a bl e s of c o nt e nt s, t a bl e s of a ut h o riti e s, e x hi bit s, a p p e n- di c e s, a n d att a c h m e nt s.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Local rule 56 1 statements

Spacing

Double

LR 56.1 statements are limited to 25 pages for movants, and any separate additional-material-facts section in the opposing statement is limited to 10 pages.

5. 5. 4. T h e m o vi n g p a rt y’ s L o c al R ul e 5 6. 1 st at e m e nt m a y n ot e x c e e d t w e nt y-fi v e (2 5 ) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s wit h o ut p ri o r p e r mi s si o n of t h e C o u rt. T h e o p p o si n g st at e m e nt m a y n ot e x c e e d t wi c e t h e l e n gt h of t h e m o vi n g p a rt y’ s st at e m e nt. If t h e o p p o si n g st at e m e nt i n cl u d e s a s e p a r at e s e cti o n of a d diti o n al m at e ri al f a ct s, t h at s e p a r at e s e c- ti o n m ay n ot e x c e e d t e n (1 0 ) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Memoranda of law

Memoranda are subject to page limits: 25 pages for support/opposition, 10 for replies, and 5 for reconsideration, with specified exclusions from count.

5. 3. 1. U nl e s s t h e C o u rt h a s g r a nt e d p e r mi s si o n , m e m o r a n d a of l a w i n s u p p o rt of a n d i n o p p o siti o n t o m oti o n s a r e li mit e d t o t w e nt y-fi v e (2 5 ) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s a n d r e pl y m e m o r a n d a a r e li mit e d t o t e n (1 0) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s . M e m o r a n d a of l a w i n s u p p o rt of o r i n o p p o siti o n t o m oti o n s f o r r e c o n si d e r ati o n a r e li mit e d t o fi v e ( 5) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s. T h e s e li mit s e x cl u d e t a bl e s of c o nt e nt s, t a bl e s of a ut h o riti e s, e x hi bit s, a p p e n- di c e s, a n d att a c h m e nt s.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Local rule 56 1 statements

Spacing

Double

LR 56.1 statements are limited to 25 pages for movants, and any separate additional-material-facts section in the opposing statement is limited to 10 pages.

5. 5. 4. T h e m o vi n g p a rt y’ s L o c al R ul e 5 6. 1 st at e m e nt m a y n ot e x c e e d t w e nt y-fi v e (2 5 ) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s wit h o ut p ri o r p e r mi s si o n of t h e C o u rt. T h e o p p o si n g st at e m e nt m a y n ot e x c e e d t wi c e t h e l e n gt h of t h e m o vi n g p a rt y’ s st at e m e nt. If t h e o p p o si n g st at e m e nt i n cl u d e s a s e p a r at e s e cti o n of a d diti o n al m at e ri al f a ct s, t h at s e p a r at e s e c- ti o n m ay n ot e x c e e d t e n (1 0 ) d o u bl e -s p a c e d p a g e s.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Support/opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages, with specified exclusions and formatting requirements.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, double spaced, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, double spaced. These page limits are exclusive of tables of contents, tables of authorities, appendices, and attachments. Parties should use Times New Roman 12-point font and one-inch margins.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

A civil appeal of a magistrate discovery determination must be a letter limited to three pages.

Any appeal of a magistrate judge’s discovery determination must be in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Memoranda for reconsideration motions are limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda in support of or in opposition to motions for reconsideration, however, are limited to ten (10) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Support/opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages, with specified exclusions and formatting requirements.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, double spaced, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, double spaced. These page limits are exclusive of tables of contents, tables of authorities, appendices, and attachments. Parties should use Times New Roman 12-point font and one-inch margins.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

A civil appeal of a magistrate discovery determination must be a letter limited to three pages.

Any appeal of a magistrate judge’s discovery determination must be in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Memoranda for reconsideration motions are limited to 10 pages.

Memoranda in support of or in opposition to motions for reconsideration, however, are limited to ten (10) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law support or opposition

Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages, excluding exhibits, appendices, and attachments.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, not including exhibits, appendices or attachments, and reply memoranda are limited to ten pages, not including exhibits, appendices or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law support or opposition

Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages, excluding exhibits, appendices, and attachments.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, not including exhibits, appendices or attachments, and reply memoranda are limited to ten pages, not including exhibits, appendices or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Memoranda of law are limited to 25 pages for opening/opposition and 10 pages for replies.

25 pages for opening and opposition briefs; 10 pages for reply briefs.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law support or opposition

Spacing

Double

Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 double-spaced pages, excluding specified components.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 double-spaced pages, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Memoranda of law are limited to 25 pages for opening/opposition and 10 pages for replies.

25 pages for opening and opposition briefs; 10 pages for reply briefs.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law support or opposition

Spacing

Double

Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 double-spaced pages, excluding specified components.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 double-spaced pages, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Pre motion conference letter

The moving party’s pre-motion conference request letter is limited to four pages.

To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party is to file and serve a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, setting out the bases for the anticipated motion.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Pre motion conference response letter

The pre-motion response letter is limited to three pages.

The response shall not exceed three (3) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

3500 words

Applies to

Reply memorandum

Reply memoranda are limited to 3,500 words, excluding listed components.

Reply memoranda are limited to 3,500, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

8750 words

Applies to

Memorandum of law support or opposition

Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 8,750 words with listed exclusions unless prior permission is granted.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 8,750 words, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Pre motion conference letter

The moving party’s pre-motion conference request letter is limited to four pages.

To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party is to file and serve a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, setting out the bases for the anticipated motion.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Pre motion conference response letter

The pre-motion response letter is limited to three pages.

The response shall not exceed three (3) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

3500 words

Applies to

Reply memorandum

Reply memoranda are limited to 3,500 words, excluding listed components.

Reply memoranda are limited to 3,500, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

8750 words

Applies to

Memorandum of law support or opposition

Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 8,750 words with listed exclusions unless prior permission is granted.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 8,750 words, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Objections to report and recommendation

Objections to magistrate judge reports and recommendations, and responses, are limited to 15 pages.

Objections to the Reports and Recommendations of Magistrate Judges, and responses to objections, are limited to 15 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, not including appendices and attachments; reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, not including appendices and attachments; reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

8750 words

Applies to

Motion

Motions in limine are limited to 8750 words for opening and response briefs, and 3500 words for reply briefs; replies are strongly discouraged.

Due no later than 45 days prior to trial; must be consolidated briefs; limited to 8750 words for opening and response briefs and 3500 words for reply; replies strongly discouraged.

CRITICAL

Limit

8750 words

Limit

3500 words

Motion memoranda limited to 8750 words (opening/opposition) and 3500 words (reply), excluding letter-motions.

Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions, except for letter-motions, are limited to 8750 words, and reply memoranda are limited to 3500 words.

CRITICAL

Limit

1750 words

Limit

1050 words

Applies to

Letter motion

Letter motions are limited to 1750 words for opening and response briefs, 1050 words for reply.

Limited to 1750 words for opening and response briefs, and 1050 words for reply.

CRITICAL

Limit

1750 words

Applies to

Letter

Letters objecting to or responding to Magistrate Judge decisions are limited to 1750 words; replies are not permitted.

Any appeal or objection to any action by a Magistrate Judge may only be made via letter, not to exceed 1750 words. The non- objecting party may respond via letter, not to exceed 1750 words. Replies are not permitted.

CRITICAL

Limit

8750 words

Limit

17500 words

Limit

12250 words

Limit

3500 words

Cross-motions for summary judgment have specific word limits: plaintiff opening 8,750 words; defendant combined 17,500 words; plaintiff combined 12,250 words; defendant reply 3,500 words.

In the case of cross-motions for summary judgment, a consolidated briefing scheme applies. Plaintiff shall serve a motion for summary judgment and supporting papers including a memorandum of law no longer than 8750 words on the deadline ordered by the Court. Defendant will then serve a motion for summary judgment and a memorandum of law of no more than 17,500 words supporting their motion and opposing Plaintiff's motion. Plaintiff will then serve a memorandum of law of no more than 12,250 words opposing Defendant's motion and replying to Defendant's opposition to Plaintiff's motion. Defendant shall then serve a reply to Plaintiff's opposition of no more than 3500 words.

CRITICAL

Limit

8750 words

Limit

3500 words

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Memoranda in support and opposition limited to 8750 words; replies to 3500 words; double spacing and 12-point font required.

Memoranda in support and opposition limited to 8750 words; replies to 3500 words. Double spacing and 12-point font (including footnotes) required.

CRITICAL

Limit

1750 words

Limit

1050 words

Letter-motion briefs limited to 1750 words (support/opposition) and 1050 words (reply); sur-replies prohibited.

Papers in support and in opposition to letter-motions are limited to 1750 words, and 1050 words for reply briefs. Sur-replies are not permitted.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply memorandum

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Spacing

Double

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman.

reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) double-spaced pages using Times New Roman twelve (12) point font.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum support or opposition

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Spacing

Double

Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman.

memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to twenty-five (25) double-spaced pages, using Times New Roman twelve (12) point font,

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Settlement statement

Format

EMAIL

Settlement statements (max 3 pages) must be emailed to chambers 3 business days before conference.

No later than three (3) business days prior to the settlement conference, each party shall e-mail a confidential settlement statement, not exceeding three pages, (exclusive of exhibits) to shields_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Font

12 pt

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply); double-spaced, 12-point type, 1-inch margins.

Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty five pages in length. Reply memoranda of law shall not exceed ten pages in length. With the exception of bringing newly decided cases or law to the attention of the court, and unless otherwise ordered, there shall be no additional briefing. All memoranda of law shall contain a table of contents and authorities. All memoranda of law shall use at least one inch margins, double spacing and be in 12 point type. Footnotes are discouraged. However if the use of footnotes is unavoidable, they need not be double spaced, but must be in the same 12 point type as text.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Font

12 pt

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply); double-spaced, 12-point type, 1-inch margins.

Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions shall not exceed twenty five pages in length. Reply memoranda of law shall not exceed ten pages in length. With the exception of bringing newly decided cases or law to the attention of the court, and unless otherwise ordered, there shall be no additional briefing. All memoranda of law shall contain a table of contents and authorities. All memoranda of law shall use at least one inch margins, double spacing and be in 12 point type. Footnotes are discouraged. However if the use of footnotes is unavoidable, they need not be double spaced, but must be in the same 12 point type as text.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Pro se limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Letters to chambers are limited to 3 pages.

Letters are not to exceed three (3) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter opposition

Opposition letters to letter motions are limited to 3 pages.

A letter opposing the motion, not exceeding three (3) pages in length, may be submitted within three (3) business days of receipt of the letter motion.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

20 pages

Pro se limit

20 pages

Applies to

Motion memorandum

Motion memoranda limited to 20 pages, replies to 10 pages.

Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 20 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint submission

Each party is limited to two pages in its portion of the joint discovery-dispute submission.

Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to two pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6500 words

Limit

2500 words

Applies to

Memoranda of law

Spacing

Double

Support/opposition memoranda are limited to 6,500 words and reply memoranda to 2,500 words, excluding tables of contents and authorities.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 6,500 words double spaced including footnotes, and reply memoranda are limited to 2,500 words double spaced including footnotes. The word count limitations are exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1000 words

Applies to

Pre motion letter

Spacing

Double

Before filing a dispositive motion before Judge Wicks, parties must submit a double-spaced pre-motion letter capped at 1,000 words (including footnotes) with specified content.

Prior to filing a motion dispositive motion returnable before Judge Wicks, the parties are required to submit a letter of no more than 1,000 words double spaced, including footnotes, in length (1) requesting a pre-motion conference, (2) briefly outlining the motion, and (2) stating the relief sought by the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1500 words

Applies to

Letter motion

Spacing

Double

Letter motions are capped at 1,500 words, double-spaced, including footnotes, excluding attachments.

Letter motions shall not exceed 1,500 words double spaced, including footnotes, in length, exclusive of attachments.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Ex parte settlement letter

Ex parte settlement letters (max 5 pages) due 7 days before settlement conference.

At least seven days prior to the settlement conference, the parties shall submit to chambers by email (cho_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov) ex parte settlement letters that address the following: (1) the status of settlement discussions; (2) the last demand and offer made, if any; (3) the strengths and weakness of their case; and (4) any information that may assist the Court in helping the parties resolve the matter. The ex parte letters shall be limited to five pages exclusive of attachments.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Ex parte settlement letter

Ex parte settlement letters are limited to five pages, excluding attachments.

The ex parte letters shall be limited to five (5) pages, exclusive of attachments.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Discovery joint submission

Each party is limited to three pages in its portion of the discovery joint submission.

Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to three (3) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Discovery joint submission

Each party is limited to three pages in its portion of the discovery joint submission.

Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to three (3) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter motion

Discovery motion letters and responses are each limited to five pages, excluding exhibits, with responses due within three days of receipt.

Such letter motions may not exceed five (5) pages in length, exclusive of exhibits. A response not exceeding five (5) pages in length, exclusive of exhibits, must be served and filed within three (3) days of receipt of the letter

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memoranda of law

Dispositive-motion support/opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages.

The memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to dispositive motions are limited to twenty-five (25) pages, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Joint letter for discovery disputes is limited to 3 pages per party.

the parties are directed to file a joint letter that briefly describes the disputed issue. Each party's portion of the joint submission shall be limited to three

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Responses to discovery letter motions are limited to 3 pages, exclusive of attachments.

A response not exceeding three (3) pages in length, exclusive of attachments, must be served and filed within seven days (7) of receipt of the letter motion, unless a motion for additional time is granted.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery letter motions are limited to 3 pages, exclusive of attachments.

Such letter motions may not exceed three (3) pages in length, exclusive of attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Letter

Non-discovery non-dispositive letter motions are limited to 15 pages.

The length of the letter motion shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, exclusive of attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposition papers to non-dispositive motions are limited to 15 pages.

Opposition papers are also limited to fifteen (15) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

10 pages

Motions on notice limited to 15 pages; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.

motions on notice are limited to fifteen (15) pages, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery letter motions are limited to 3 pages, exclusive of attachments.

Such letter motions may not exceed three (3) pages in length, exclusive of attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Letter

Non-discovery non-dispositive letter motions are limited to 15 pages.

The length of the letter motion shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, exclusive of attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposition papers to non-dispositive motions are limited to 15 pages.

Opposition papers are also limited to fifteen (15) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

10 pages

Motions on notice limited to 15 pages; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.

motions on notice are limited to fifteen (15) pages, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint submission

Each party may use no more than two pages in its portion of the joint discovery submission.

Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to two pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint submission

Each party may use no more than two pages in its portion of the joint discovery submission.

Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to two pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Joint letter

A joint discovery dispute letter is limited to three pages.

The letter may be no more than three (3) pages and must be filed via ECF as a “Motion.”

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

12 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Spacing

Double

For non-dispositive non-discovery motions, support/opposition memoranda are limited to 12 pages and reply memoranda to 5 pages, both double-spaced, unless prior permission is granted.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of, or in opposition to, motions are limited to twelve (12) pages, double-spaced and reply memoranda are limited to five (5) pages, double-spaced.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Spacing

Double

For dispositive motions on consent, support/opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages and reply memoranda to 10 pages, both double-spaced, with possible modification at pre-motion conference.

Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to dispositive motions are limited to twenty-five (25) pages, double- spaced, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages, double-spaced. Length limitations may be modified at the pre-motion conference.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Discovery motion

Each side’s portion of a joint discovery-dispute submission is limited to three pages.

Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to three pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Ex parte settlement letter

Ex parte settlement letters are limited to five pages, excluding attachments.

The ex parte letters shall be limited to five (5) pages exclusive of attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Pre motion conference letter

A pre-motion conference request must be made by a pre-motion letter capped at three pages.

To request a pre-motion conference, the moving party is to file and serve a pre-motion conference letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, setting forth the basis for the anticipated motion.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Discovery dispute joint letter party portion

Each party is limited to three pages in the joint discovery-dispute letter.

Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to three pages (up to six total pages in the joint letter).

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposition responses to letter motions are limited to three pages (excluding attachments) and must be filed within four days.

A response in opposition not exceeding three pages in length, exclusive of attachments, must be served and filed within four days.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter motion

Letter motions are limited to three pages, excluding attachments.

Letter motions may not exceed three pages in length, exclusive of attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply memorandum

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.

and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Settlement position statement

Each party must file an ex parte settlement position statement of no more than 3 pages at least 3 days before the settlement conference.

At least three days before the settlement conference, each party shall file a 1-3 page settlement position statement ex parte via ECF.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter motion response

Responses to letter motions are limited to 3 pages excluding attachments.

A response not exceeding three pages in length, exclusive of attachments, must be served and filed within five business days of receipt of the letter motion.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter motion

Discovery and other non-dispositive letter motions are limited to 3 pages, excluding attachments.

Such letter motions may not exceed three pages in length, exclusive of attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages.

Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter motion

Discovery and other non-dispositive letter motions are limited to four pages, excluding attachments.

A letter motion must be filed electronically as a motion, not as a letter, and may not exceed four pages in length, exclusive of attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter motion response

Responses to letter motions are limited to four pages, excluding attachments, and are due within three business days.

A response not exceeding four pages in length, exclusive of attachments, must be served and filed within three business days of receipt of the letter motion.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Memoranda in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 25 pages unless the Court grants permission for more pages.

Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, unless permission for additional pages is granted by the Court.

CRITICAL

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter motion

Discovery and other non-dispositive letter motions are limited to four pages, excluding attachments.

A letter motion must be filed electronically as a motion, not as a letter, and may not exceed four pages in length, exclusive of attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Letter motion response

Responses to letter motions are limited to four pages, excluding attachments, and are due within three business days.

A response not exceeding four pages in length, exclusive of attachments, must be served and filed within three business days of receipt of the letter motion.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

Memoranda in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 25 pages unless the Court grants permission for more pages.

Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, unless permission for additional pages is granted by the Court.

WARNING

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Fax

Faxes longer than 10 pages require prior authorization.

In no event are faxes longer than ten pages permitted without prior authorization.

WARNING

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Fax submission

Fax submissions are limited to 5 pages.

Fax Page Limit: 5 pages

WARNING

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Faxed document

Faxed documents are limited to 10 pages unless prior permission is obtained.

No document longer than ten pages may be faxed without prior permission.

WARNING

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply memorandum

Spacing

Double

Reply memoranda have a 10-page double-spaced limit.

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages, not

WARNING

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply memorandum

Spacing

Double

Reply memoranda have a 10-page double-spaced limit.

Reply memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages, not

WARNING

Limit

350 words

Applies to

Overlength brief additional page

If overlength briefing is permitted, each extra page is capped at 350 words.

If the Court permits a party to submit briefs longer than these limits, each additional page must not contain more than 350 additional words.

INFO

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Joint letter

A joint letter may be up to ten pages long.

A joint letter may be up to ten pages long.

INFO

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Joint letter

A joint letter may be up to ten pages long.

A joint letter may be up to ten pages long.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Appeals of Magistrate Judge discovery determinations must be in letter format with 3-page maximum.

Any appeal of a Magistrate Judge's discovery determination must be in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery determination appeals must be challenged within 14 days via a letter not exceeding 3 pages.

Challenge within fourteen (14) days of the determination in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (opening) and 10 pages (reply), double-spaced, with Times New Roman 12pt font and one-inch margins.

Without prior permission, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to twenty-five (25) double-spaced pages, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) double-spaced pages. These limits exclude exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Use Times New Roman 12-point font for all text, including footnotes, and one-inch margins on all sides.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery determination appeals must be challenged within 14 days via a letter not exceeding 3 pages.

Challenge within fourteen (14) days of the determination in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (opening) and 10 pages (reply), double-spaced, with Times New Roman 12pt font and one-inch margins.

Without prior permission, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to twenty-five (25) double-spaced pages, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) double-spaced pages. These limits exclude exhibits, appendices, and attachments. Use Times New Roman 12-point font for all text, including footnotes, and one-inch margins on all sides.

WARNING

Applies to

Brief

Requests to exceed page limits must be made 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).

Requests to file memoranda exceeding the page limits set forth herein must be made in writing five days prior to the due date, except with respect to reply briefs, in which case the written request must be made at least one day prior to the due date.

INFO

Applies to

Motion

No page limits apply except for in limine motions.

No page limits except for in limine motions.