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Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties 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 Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Brief

Memoranda or briefs considered for any hearing may not exceed ten pages and must satisfy the specified paper, lettering, and spacing requirements.

Memoranda or briefs to be considered by the Court for any hearing shall be limited to ten (10) pages in length on 8 1/2-by-11-inch paper, and shall also comply with the lettering and spacing requirements of Rule. 9.210(9)(2), Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Judge Lauren L. Brodie
Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Motion
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

A motion should not exceed 20 pages and must use 12-point font with double spacing.

No party should file a motion in excess of twenty (20) pages in length (12-point font, double-spaced).

Judge Rachael Loukonen
Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Opposition
Font
12 pt
Spacing
Double

An opposition should not exceed 20 pages and must use 12-point font with double spacing.

Likewise, any opposition should not exceed twenty (20) pages in length (12-point font, double-spaced).

Judge Rachael Loukonen
Limit
25 pages
Applies to
Summary judgment motion brief

A movant’s summary-judgment memorandum and captioned Statement of Material Facts must be combined in one document of no more than 25 pages.

All motions for summary judgment must include a memorandum of law in support and a specifically captioned section titled, “Statement of Material Facts” in a single document not to exceed 25 pages in length.

Judge Rachael Loukonen
Limit
25 pages
Applies to
Summary judgment opposition brief

An opposition to summary judgment must combine a memorandum of law and a captioned Response to Statement of Material Facts in one document of no more than 25 pages.

An opposition to a motion for summary judgment must include a memorandum of law and a specifically captioned section titled, “Response to Statement of Material Facts” in a single document not to exceed 25 pages in length.

Judge Rachael Loukonen
Limit
7 pages
Applies to
Reply brief

A movant’s optional summary-judgment reply is limited to seven pages, must contain pinpoint record citations, and may be filed within ten days after service of the response.

The movant may file a reply brief not to exceed 7 pages in length with pinpoint citations to the record within 10 days after service of the response.

Judge Rachael Loukonen
Common questions about Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to motion in Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties?

Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties' rule states these limits: 20 pages. A motion should not exceed 20 pages and must use 12-point font with double spacing.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Length and Content of Motions

What page or word limits apply to opposition in Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties?

Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties' rule states these limits: 20 pages. An opposition should not exceed 20 pages and must use 12-point font with double spacing.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Length and Content of Motions

What page or word limits apply to summary judgment motion brief in Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties?

Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties' rule states these limits: 25 pages. A movant’s summary-judgment memorandum and captioned Statement of Material Facts must be combined in one document of no more than 25 pages.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Motions for Summary Judgment

What page or word limits apply to summary judgment opposition brief in Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties?

Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties' rule states these limits: 25 pages. An opposition to summary judgment must combine a memorandum of law and a captioned Response to Statement of Material Facts in one document of no more than 25 pages.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Motions for Summary Judgment

What page or word limits apply to reply brief in Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties?

Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties' rule states these limits: 7 pages. A movant’s optional summary-judgment reply is limited to seven pages, must contain pinpoint record citations, and may be filed within ten days after service of the response.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Motions for Summary Judgment

What page or word limits apply to brief in Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties?

Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties' rule states these limits: 10 pages. Memoranda or briefs considered for any hearing may not exceed ten pages and must satisfy the specified paper, lettering, and spacing requirements.

View ruleSource: page 7, section MEMORANDA