Eastern District of New York Page & Word Limits
137 rules from official source documents
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Eastern District of New York; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Opening briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages; both double-spaced.
Source text: 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.
Bench trial proposed findings limited to 15 pages without court approval.
Source text: In a bench trial, each party’s proposed findings and fact and conclusions of law, not to exceed fifteen (15) pages without the express approval of the court.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply), with specific formatting requirements.
Source text: 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.
Attorney briefs limited to 8,750 words (support/oppose) or 3,500 words (reply), with specific formatting.
Source text: 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.
Pro se briefs limited to 25 pages (support/oppose) or 10 pages (reply).
Source text: If filed by a party who is not represented by an attorney and handwritten or prepared with a typewriter, briefs in support of and in response to a motion may not exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages.
Pretrial Order due within 60 days of discovery completion.
Source text: The Pretrial Order shall be submitted on a date set by the United States Magistrate Judge to whom the case has been referred, but in no event will that date be later than 60 days from the date set for the completion of discovery in a civil case.
Proposed findings and conclusions limited to 15 pages without Court approval one week before trial.
Source text: Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, not to exceed fifteen pages without the express approval of the Court.
Opening and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
Source text: Twenty-five (25) pages for opening and opposition briefs, ten (10) pages for reply briefs; tables of contents and tables of authorities required.
Objections and responses to reports and recommendations are capped at 15 pages.
Source text: Objections and responses not to exceed fifteen (15) pages.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 double-spaced pages, excluding specified materials.
Source text: 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.
Reply memoranda are capped at 10 double-spaced pages, excluding specified materials.
Source text: 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.
Objections and responses to R&Rs are limited to 15 double-spaced pages.
Source text: 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.
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages excluding appendices and attachments unless prior permission is granted.
Source text: 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.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages excluding appendices and attachments.
Source text: Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, not including appendices or attachments.
The memorandum of law supporting default judgment is capped at 25 pages.
Source text: 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.
Response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages, due within 5 business days.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Non-dispositive motions: 15 pages for briefs, 5 pages for replies.
Source text: Memoranda in support of and in opposition to all other motions are limited to fifteen pages and reply memoranda are limited to five pages.
Reply memoranda to dispositive motions limited to 10 pages.
Source text: Reply memoranda are limited to ten pages.
Memoranda in support of and opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, excluding specified sections and attachments.
Source text: 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).
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, excluding specified sections and attachments.
Source text: Reply memoranda are limited to ten pages (excluding tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments).
Memoranda in support of and opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Source text: 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.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 20 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Source text: Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of, and in opposition to, motions are limited to 20 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
Pre-motion letters must be 2 to 4 pages long.
Source text: All letters must be between two and four pages in length.
Pre-motion response letters are limited to three pages.
Source text: The response shall not exceed three pages.
Support/opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Source text: Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of or in opposition to motions are limited to 25 double-spaced pages and reply memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
Affidavits in support of or opposition to a motion are limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
Source text: Affidavits may not exceed 10 double- spaced pages.
Each exhibit is limited to 15 pages, except the complaint.
Source text: Each exhibit—other than the complaint—is limited to 15 pages.
A moving party’s Local Rule 56.1 statement is capped at 25 double-spaced pages unless the Court grants prior permission.
Source text: The moving party’s Local Rule 56.1 statement may not exceed 25 double-spaced pages without prior permission of the Court.
Any separate additional-material-facts section in the opposing Rule 56.1 statement is limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
Source text: If the opposing statement includes a separate section of additional material facts, that separate section may not exceed 10 double-spaced pages.
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 15 pages.
Source text: Memoranda of law in support of, and in opposition to, motions are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 15 pages.
Motion support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages, and reply memoranda are capped at 15 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Source text: 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 15 pages.
Discovery-related magistrate judge appeals must be filed as letters and are limited to three pages.
Source text: For appeals from Magistrate Judge orders concerning discovery, the appeal must be in the form of a letter, not exceeding three pages in length.
Letters to the Court must be no longer than four pages.
Source text: Letters shall include the case name and number, and shall not exceed four (4) pages.
The opposing party’s pre-motion response letter is limited to four pages.
Source text: The opposing party shall submit a letter response, of not more than four (4) pages, setting forth its position in opposition.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages absent prior permission.
Source text: 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.
Pretrial memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
Source text: Such memoranda shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages.
Pretrial memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
Source text: The memoranda shall include a detailed statement of all claims and defenses, together with a summary of the facts, and shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages.
Pre-motion conference request letters are limited to three pages.
Source text: To arrange a pre-motion conference, the moving party shall submit a letter not exceeding three (3) pages setting forth the basis for the motion and a proposed briefing schedule.
Responses to pre-motion letters are capped at three pages.
Source text: All parties so served shall submit a response not to exceed three (3) pages within three business days.
Support and opposition memoranda on noticed motions are limited to 30 pages, excluding TOC, TOA, and exhibits.
Source text: Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 30 pages (excluding tables of contents and authorities and exhibits).
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
Source text: Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages, excluding TOC, TOA, appendices, and attachments.
Source text: Unless prior permission is granted, memoranda in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages (exclusive of tables of contents, tables of authorities, appendices, and attachments).
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, excluding TOC, TOA, appendices, and attachments.
Source text: Reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages (exclusive of tables of contents, tables of authorities, appendices, and attachments).
Memoranda supporting or opposing reconsideration motions are limited to 5 pages.
Source text: Memoranda in support of or in opposition to motions for reconsideration, however, are limited to five (5) pages.
An appeal of a magistrate judge’s discovery determination must be a letter no longer than 3 pages.
Source text: Format: Any appeal of a Magistrate Judge’s discovery determination must be in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages in length.
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages, excluding appendices and attachments.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Memoranda for motions for reconsideration are limited to 10 pages.
Source text: Memoranda in support of or in opposition to motions for reconsideration are limited to ten (10) pages.
Memoranda supporting/opposing motions limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages (excluding appendices/attachments).
Source text: 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.
Briefs for motions for reconsideration may not exceed 5 pages.
Source text: No brief shall exceed 5 pages.
Opening/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply to 10 pages, double-spaced; Times New Roman 12pt with 1-inch margins; TOC/TOA required for 10+ page memos.
Source text: 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. Use 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.
Diversity jurisdiction letters are limited to 2 pages maximum.
Source text: In any action in which subject matter jurisdiction is founded on diversity of citizenship pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332, the party asserting 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
Motion briefs limited to 30 pages (opening/opposition) and 15 pages (reply), with specified exclusions.
Source text: 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.
Local Rule 56.1 statements limited to 25 pages for movant; opposition limited to twice movant's length.
Source text: 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.
Discovery determination appeals must be challenged within 14 days via a letter not exceeding 3 pages.
Source text: Challenge within fourteen (14) days of the determination in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (opening) and 10 pages (reply), double-spaced, with Times New Roman 12pt font and one-inch margins.
Source text: 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.
Appeals of Magistrate Judge discovery determinations must be in letter format with 3-page maximum.
Source text: Any appeal of a Magistrate Judge's discovery determination must be in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages in length.
Memoranda are subject to page limits: 25 pages for support/opposition, 10 for replies, and 5 for reconsideration, with specified exclusions from count.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Support/opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages, with specified exclusions and formatting requirements.
Source text: 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.
Memoranda for reconsideration motions are limited to 10 pages.
Source text: Memoranda in support of or in opposition to motions for reconsideration, however, are limited to ten (10) pages.
A civil appeal of a magistrate discovery determination must be a letter limited to three pages.
Source text: Any appeal of a magistrate judge’s discovery determination must be in the form of a letter not exceeding three (3) pages in length.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages, excluding exhibits, appendices, and attachments.
Source text: 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.
Memoranda of law are limited to 25 pages for opening/opposition and 10 pages for replies.
Source text: 25 pages for opening and opposition briefs; 10 pages for reply briefs.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 double-spaced pages, excluding specified components.
Source text: 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.
The moving party’s pre-motion conference request letter is limited to four pages.
Source text: 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.
The pre-motion response letter is limited to three pages.
Source text: The response shall not exceed three (3) pages.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 8,750 words with listed exclusions unless prior permission is granted.
Source text: 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.
Reply memoranda are limited to 3,500 words, excluding listed components.
Source text: Reply memoranda are limited to 3,500, not including tables of contents, tables of authorities, exhibits, appendices, or attachments.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages (excluding appendices and attachments), and reply memoranda are capped at 10 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Source text: 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.
Objections to magistrate judge reports and recommendations, and responses, are limited to 15 pages.
Source text: Objections to the Reports and Recommendations of Magistrate Judges, and responses to objections, are limited to 15 pages.
Letter motions are limited to 1750 words for opening and response briefs, 1050 words for reply.
Source text: Limited to 1750 words for opening and response briefs, and 1050 words for reply.
Memoranda in support and opposition limited to 8750 words; replies to 3500 words; double spacing and 12-point font required.
Source text: Memoranda in support and opposition limited to 8750 words; replies to 3500 words. Double spacing and 12-point font (including footnotes) required.
Letters objecting to or responding to Magistrate Judge decisions are limited to 1750 words; replies are not permitted.
Source text: 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.
Letter-motion briefs limited to 1750 words (support/opposition) and 1050 words (reply); sur-replies prohibited.
Source text: 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.
Motion memoranda limited to 8750 words (opening/opposition) and 3500 words (reply), excluding letter-motions.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Motions in limine are limited to 8750 words for opening and response briefs, and 3500 words for reply briefs; replies are strongly discouraged.
Source text: 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.
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman.
Source text: 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.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman.
Source text: reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) double-spaced pages using Times New Roman twelve (12) point font.
Settlement statements (max 3 pages) must be emailed to chambers 3 business days before conference.
Source text: 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.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply); double-spaced, 12-point type, 1-inch margins.
Source text: 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.
Letters to chambers are limited to 3 pages.
Source text: Letters are not to exceed three (3) pages in length.
Letter motions for discovery are limited to 3 pages.
Source text: A letter motion, not exceeding three (3) pages in length, may be submitted and should succinctly describe the discovery problem and the relief sought.
Opposition letters to letter motions are limited to 3 pages.
Source text: 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.
Motion memoranda limited to 20 pages, replies to 10 pages.
Source text: Memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions are limited to 20 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
Reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Source text: reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
Each party is limited to two pages in its portion of the joint discovery-dispute submission.
Source text: Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to two pages.
Letter motions are capped at 1,500 words, double-spaced, including footnotes, excluding attachments.
Source text: Letter motions shall not exceed 1,500 words double spaced, including footnotes, in length, exclusive of attachments.
Responses to letter motions are limited to 1,500 words and must be filed within four days of receipt.
Source text: A response not exceeding 1,500 words double spaced including footnotes, in length, exclusive of attachments, must be served and filed within four (4) days of receipt of the letter motion.
Support/opposition memoranda are limited to 6,500 words and reply memoranda to 2,500 words, excluding tables of contents and authorities.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Confidential ex parte settlement statements must be filed at least seven days before the conference and are limited to 5,000 double-spaced words including footnotes.
Source text: At least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled settlement conference, the parties shall submit confidential ex parte settlement statements no longer than 5,000 words double spaced, including footnotes.
Ex parte settlement letters (max 5 pages) due 7 days before settlement conference.
Source text: 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.
Ex parte settlement letters are limited to five pages, excluding attachments.
Source text: The ex parte letters shall be limited to five (5) pages, exclusive of attachments.
Each party is limited to three pages in its portion of the discovery joint submission.
Source text: Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to three (3) pages.
Discovery motion letters and responses are each limited to five pages, excluding exhibits, with responses due within three days of receipt.
Source text: 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
Protective-order change letter motions are capped at three pages.
Source text: The letter motion must not exceed three (3) pages and must explain the need for the changes, whether all parties consent to the proposed changes, and the bases for any objections to the proposed changes.
Ex parte settlement letters are due at least five days before the conference and are limited to five single-spaced pages.
Source text: At least five (5) days prior to the settlement conference, the parties must submit ex parte settlement letters, not to exceed five (5) pages single-spaced, to Chambers via email (Eshkenazi Chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov).
Dispositive-motion support/opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages.
Source text: 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.
Joint letter for discovery disputes is limited to 3 pages per party.
Source text: 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
Letter motions and oppositions are limited to 5 pages each, exclusive of attachments; opposition due within 10 business days.
Source text: Letter motions may not exceed five (5) pages in length, exclusive of attachments. A response in opposition may not exceed five (5) pages in length, exclusive of attachments, and must be filed within ten (10) business days after the motion is filed.
Opening and opposition memoranda limited to 20 pages; reply memoranda limited to 8 pages.
Source text: Unless prior permission has been granted, memoranda of law in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to twenty (20) pages, and reply memoranda are limited to eight (8) pages.
Discovery letter motions are limited to 3 pages, exclusive of attachments.
Source text: Such letter motions may not exceed three (3) pages in length, exclusive of attachments.
Responses to discovery letter motions are limited to 3 pages, exclusive of attachments.
Source text: 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.
Non-discovery non-dispositive letter motions are limited to 15 pages.
Source text: The length of the letter motion shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, exclusive of attachments.
Opposition papers to non-dispositive motions are limited to 15 pages.
Source text: Opposition papers are also limited to fifteen (15) pages.
Motions on notice limited to 15 pages; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Source text: motions on notice are limited to fifteen (15) pages, and reply memoranda are limited to ten (10) pages.
Each party may use no more than two pages in its portion of the joint discovery submission.
Source text: Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to two pages.
A joint discovery dispute letter is limited to three pages.
Source text: The letter may be no more than three (3) pages and must be filed via ECF as a “Motion.”
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.
Source text: 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.
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.
Source text: 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.
Each side’s portion of a joint discovery-dispute submission is limited to three pages.
Source text: Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to three pages.
Each party is limited to three pages in the joint discovery-dispute letter.
Source text: Each party’s portion of the joint submission shall be limited to three pages (up to six total pages in the joint letter).
Ex parte settlement letters are limited to five pages, excluding attachments.
Source text: The ex parte letters shall be limited to five (5) pages exclusive of attachments.
A pre-motion conference request must be made by a pre-motion letter capped at three pages.
Source text: 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.
Letter motions are limited to three pages, excluding attachments.
Source text: Letter motions may not exceed three pages in length, exclusive of attachments.
Opposition responses to letter motions are limited to three pages (excluding attachments) and must be filed within four days.
Source text: A response in opposition not exceeding three pages in length, exclusive of attachments, must be served and filed within four days.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
Source text: and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
Each party must file an ex parte settlement position statement of no more than 3 pages at least 3 days before the settlement conference.
Source text: At least three days before the settlement conference, each party shall file a 1-3 page settlement position statement ex parte via ECF.
Discovery and other non-dispositive letter motions are limited to 3 pages, excluding attachments.
Source text: Such letter motions may not exceed three pages in length, exclusive of attachments.
Responses to letter motions are limited to 3 pages excluding attachments.
Source text: 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.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages.
Source text: 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.
Discovery and other non-dispositive letter motions are limited to four pages, excluding attachments.
Source text: 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.
Responses to letter motions are limited to four pages, excluding attachments, and are due within three business days.
Source text: 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.
Memoranda in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 25 pages unless the Court grants permission for more pages.
Source text: 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.
Faxes longer than 10 pages require prior authorization.
Source text: In no event are faxes longer than ten pages permitted without prior authorization.
Fax submissions are limited to 5 pages.
Source text: Fax Page Limit: 5 pages
Any government response to a sentencing-adjournment application is capped at three pages.
Source text: The Government’s response, if any, must be no longer than three (3) pages and must be made in writing at least two (2) business days later.
Requests to exceed page limits must be made 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).
Source text: 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.
Faxed documents are limited to 10 pages unless prior permission is obtained.
Source text: No document longer than ten pages may be faxed without prior permission.
Reply memoranda have a 10-page double-spaced limit.
Source text: Reply memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages, not
If overlength briefing is permitted, each extra page is capped at 350 words.
Source text: If the Court permits a party to submit briefs longer than these limits, each additional page must not contain more than 350 additional words.
No page limits apply except for in limine motions.
Source text: No page limits except for in limine motions.
Page limits for memoranda exclude tables of contents and authorities.
Source text: The page limitations are exclusive of tables of contents and authorities.
Joint discovery letters may not exceed ten pages.
Source text: A joint letter may be up to ten pages long.
What page or word limits apply to proposed findings conclusions in Eastern District of New York?
Eastern District of New York's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Proposed findings and conclusions limited to 15 pages without Court approval one week before trial.
What page or word limits apply to memorandum of law in Eastern District of New York?
Eastern District of New York's rule states these limits: 8750 words; 3500 words. Excludes caption, index, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, and certificates. Attorney briefs limited to 8,750 words (support/oppose) or 3,500 words (reply), with specific formatting.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Eastern District of New York?
Eastern District of New York's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 10 pages. Pro se briefs limited to 25 pages (support/oppose) or 10 pages (reply).
What page or word limits apply to memorandum of law in Eastern District of New York?
Eastern District of New York's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 25 pages; 10 pages. Excludes table of contents and table of authorities. Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply), with specific formatting requirements.
What page or word limits apply to pre motion letter response in Eastern District of New York?
Eastern District of New York's rule states these limits: 3 pages. Response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages, due within 5 business days.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Eastern District of New York?
Eastern District of New York's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Excludes table of contents, table of authorities, and attachments. 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.
Related categories
Back to all rules for this courtCourtesy Copy Requirements
When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.
Electronic Filing Rules
Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions.
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures.
Service and Proof of Service Rules
E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements.