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Superior Court of DeKalb County 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 Superior Court of DeKalb County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Motion

Unless advance permission is obtained, a motion may not exceed 20 pages, excluding the specified supporting materials.

Absent advance permission, no Party may file a Motion exceeding twenty (20) pages, excluding any table of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits.

Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Response brief

Response briefs may not exceed 20 pages, excluding the specified supporting materials.

Response briefs similarly may not exceed twenty (20) pages, excluding any table of contents, affidavits, transcript extracts, and other relevant exhibits.

Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Brief

Replies, sur-replies, and supplemental briefs generally must not exceed 10 pages unless good cause and prior authorization are provided.

Unless good cause is shown and prior authorization given, such briefs may not exceed ten (10) pages.

Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Motion

Without advance permission, a motion may not exceed 20 pages, excluding tables of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits.

Absent advance permission, no Party may file a Motion exceeding 20 pages, excluding any table of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits.

Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Opposition

A response brief may not exceed 20 pages, excluding tables of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits.

Response briefs similarly may not exceed 20 pages, excluding any table of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits.

Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Supplemental brief

Unless the party shows good cause and obtains prior authorization, a reply, sur-reply, or supplemental brief may not exceed 10 pages.

Unless good cause is shown and prior authorization given, such briefs may not exceed 10 pages.

Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Motion

Absent advance permission, motions may not exceed 20 pages, excluding tables of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and relevant exhibits.

Absent advance permission, no Party may file a Motion exceeding 20 pages, excluding any table of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits.

Limit
20 pages
Applies to
Response brief

Response briefs may not exceed 20 pages, excluding tables of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and relevant exhibits.

Response briefs similarly may not exceed 20 pages, excluding any table of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits.

Limit
10 pages
Applies to
Brief

Replies, sur-replies, and supplemental briefs are generally discouraged, require prior Court authorization, and may not exceed 10 pages without a showing of good cause and authorization.

Briefs beyond the original Motion and Response are generally discouraged. Parties seeking to file replies, sur-replies, or supplemental briefs of any kind must seek prior authorization by the Court, which may be requested by e-mail. Unless good cause is shown and prior authorization given, such briefs may not exceed 10 pages.

Common questions about Superior Court of DeKalb County page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to motion in Superior Court of DeKalb County?

Superior Court of DeKalb County's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes table of contents and exhibits. Unless advance permission is obtained, a motion may not exceed 20 pages, excluding the specified supporting materials.

View ruleSource: page 7, section 4. Format and Page Limits

What page or word limits apply to response brief in Superior Court of DeKalb County?

Superior Court of DeKalb County's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes table of contents and exhibits. Response briefs may not exceed 20 pages, excluding the specified supporting materials.

View ruleSource: page 7, section 4. Format and Page Limits

What page or word limits apply to brief in Superior Court of DeKalb County?

Superior Court of DeKalb County's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Replies, sur-replies, and supplemental briefs generally must not exceed 10 pages unless good cause and prior authorization are provided.

View ruleSource: page 7, section 4. Format and Page Limits

What page or word limits apply to motion in Superior Court of DeKalb County?

Superior Court of DeKalb County's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes table of contents and exhibits. Without advance permission, a motion may not exceed 20 pages, excluding tables of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 6, section V. MOTIONS — 2. Format and Page Limits

What page or word limits apply to opposition in Superior Court of DeKalb County?

Superior Court of DeKalb County's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes table of contents and exhibits. A response brief may not exceed 20 pages, excluding tables of contents, affidavits, deposition extracts, and other relevant exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 6, section V. MOTIONS — 2. Format and Page Limits

What page or word limits apply to supplemental brief in Superior Court of DeKalb County?

Superior Court of DeKalb County's rule states these limits: 10 pages; 10 pages; 10 pages. Unless the party shows good cause and obtains prior authorization, a reply, sur-reply, or supplemental brief may not exceed 10 pages.

View ruleSource: page 6, section V. MOTIONS — 2. Format and Page Limits