Circuit Court of Cook County Page & Word Limits

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motions and briefs limited to 15 pages (support/opposition) and 7 pages (reply), excluding exhibits.

No motion, movant’s brief, or response brief shall exceed 15 double-spaced pages (exclusive of exhibits). No reply brief shall exceed 7 double-spaced pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Pleading

Absent leave court, your pleading (motion, petition, response, reply, memorandom, etc.) may not exceed 15 pages.

Absent leave court, your pleading (motion, petition, response, reply, memorandom, etc.) may not exceed 15 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Briefs must be double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and no more than 15 pages.

All briefs shall be: (1) double spaced; (2) typed in 12-point font; and (3) set with 1-inch margins. Briefs shall not exceed 15 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Motions, movant briefs, and response briefs limited to 15 double-spaced pages; reply briefs limited to 7 double-spaced pages.

No motion, movant's brief, or response brief shall exceed 15 double-spaced pages (exclusive of exhibits). No reply brief shall exceed 7 double-spaced pages.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

15 pages

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Brief

Font

12 pt

Motions and briefs limited to 15 pages; reply briefs limited to 7 pages.

No motion, movant’s brief or response brief shall exceed fifteen (15) double-spaced pages with no less than 12 pt. font and 1-inch margins (exclusive of exhibits). No reply brief shall exceed seven (7) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs in support and in response are limited to 10 pages unless the Court grants permission to exceed this limit.

Briefs in support and in response to a motion shall not exceed ten (10) pages unless permission is granted from the Court to exceed this limit.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Brief

Memoranda supporting motions and responses are limited to 15 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 7 pages.

Memoranda supporting motions and responses are limited to 15 pages with replies limited to seven pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs are strictly limited to 15 pages.

Briefs are strictly limited to 15 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Settlement memorandum

Settlement Memoranda limited to 5 pages; exhibits limited to 10 pages.

The Settlement Memoranda must not exceed five (5) pages, and no exhibits in excess of ten pages are permitted, exhibits being allowed only to the extent that they are either necessary for or capable of explaining or simplifying material contained in the Settlement Memorandum.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Settlement memorandum

Settlement Memoranda are limited to five pages; exhibits may not exceed ten pages and are allowed only when they help explain or simplify the memorandum's material.

The Settlement Memoranda must not exceed five (5) pages, and no exhibits in excess of ten pages are permitted, exhibits being allowed only to the extent that they are either necessary for or capable of explaining or simplifying material contained in the Settlement Memorandum.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motions and response briefs are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 8 pages.

Motions and response briefs are strictly limited to 15 pages. Reply brief not to exceed 8 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Supporting and response briefs are limited to 15 pages and reply briefs to 10 pages, double-spaced with standard margins; motions for leave to file oversize briefs are strongly discouraged.

Please note that there is a fifteen (15) page [standard margins, double-spaced] limit on all supporting and response briefs. There is a ten (10) page [standard margins, double-spaced] limit on all reply briefs.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Brief

No motion or brief may exceed 15 pages, double-spaced with one-inch margins, excluding exhibits, without prior leave of court. Reply briefs are limited to 8 pages, double-spaced with one- inch margins, excluding exhibits.

No motion or brief may exceed 15 pages, double-spaced with one-inch margins, excluding exhibits, without prior leave of court. Reply briefs are limited to 8 pages, double-spaced with one- inch margins, excluding exhibits.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

8 pages

Motions and response briefs are strictly limited to 15 pages; reply briefs should be no longer than 8 pages.

Motions and response briefs are strictly limited to 15 pages. Reply briefs should be no longer than 8 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Brief

Response briefs are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs are limited to 7 pages.

1. The response of ______________________________________________is due on ______________________, 20_____. THE RESPONSE SHALL NOT EXCEED 15 PAGES. 2. The reply of ________________________________________________ is due on __________________________, 20_____. THE REPLY SHALL NOT EXCEED 7 PAGES.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Proposed findings conclusions

Each party's proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law are limited to fifteen pages.

Each party should prepare proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, not to exceed fifteen pages, within fourteen days after trial.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless the Court allows more.

Briefs shall not exceed 15 pages unless specifically allowed by the Court.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

For dispositive motions, paper courtesy copies required; briefs must be double-sided, deposition transcripts in mini-script (4 pages per page) and double-sided; briefs limited to 15 pages unless allowed by Court.

For any dispositive motion, such as Motions to Dismiss or Motions for Summary Judgment, the Court requires paper courtesy copies, and requests that all briefs be double-sided and any deposition transcripts submitted in mini-script, 4 pages per one page, and double-sided. A thumb drive need not be submitted for any courtesy copies, but may be advisable for video or photographic exhibits. Briefs shall not exceed 15 pages unless specifically allowed by the Court.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motions and briefs in support/opposition are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages, excluding attached pleadings and exhibits.

There is a fifteen-page limit on motions and briefs in support of the motions, along with response briefs. Collectively, the motion and brief must fit within the 15-page limit. There is a ten-page limit for Reply Briefs. These page limitations exclude attached pleadings and exhibits.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Motion

Motions and briefs are limited to 15 pages, excluding exhibits, unless the Court grants leave.

No motion or brief submitted to the Court shall exceed fifteen (15) pages, excluding exhibits, without prior leave of the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Opening and response briefs are limited to 15 double-spaced pages; reply briefs are limited to 10 double-spaced pages.

All briefs shall conform to the following page limitations: Opening and Response Briefs shall be no more than fifteen (15) double-spaced pages and Replies shall be no more than ten (10) double-spaced pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Briefs limited to 15 pages, double-spaced, 12pt font, 1-inch margins, citations to official reporters; violations not accepted without leave.

No brief shall exceed fifteen (15) pages in length, doubled-spaced and exclusive of any corresponding exhibits. Additionally, briefs must utilize a customary twelve- point (12) font and one (1) inch margins, and any citations must be made to official reporters. Briefs filed in violation of these requirements will neither be accepted nor considered without leave of Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless leave of Court is granted.

Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless leave of Court is granted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motions and response briefs are strictly limited to 15 pages; reply briefs are limited to 8 pages.

Motions and response briefs are strictly limited to 15 pages. Reply briefs are not to exceed 8 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Reply

Spacing

Double

Replies are limited to 10 double-spaced pages.

pages and Replies shall be no more than ten (10) double-spaced pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Pre trial memorandum

Pre-trial memoranda are limited to five pages or fewer.

Once a pre-trial conference is scheduled, each party should deliver to the court at least two days before the pre-trial conference an unfiled pre-trial memorandum of five pages or less

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs are limited to 15 pages for initial/opposition and 7 pages for reply, excluding exhibits, unless leave of court is granted.

Absent leave of court the following page limits apply:  Initial brief (and memorandum in support, if separately filed): 15 pages total (exclusive of exhibits)  Opposition brief: 15 pages (exclusive of exhibits)  Reply brief: 7 pages

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Brief

Absent leave of court, initial briefs and separately filed supporting memoranda and opposition briefs are limited to 15 pages, excluding exhibits; reply briefs are limited to 7 pages.

(iii) Absent leave of court the following page limits apply: a. Initial brief (and memorandum in support, if separately filed): 15 pages total (exclusive of exhibits) b. Opposition brief: 15 pages (exclusive of exhibits) c. Reply brief: 7 pages

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Spacing

Double

Briefs are limited to 15 double-spaced single-sided pages (exclusive of exhibits), double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, 1-inch margins.

All briefs must be double-spaced, in 12-point Times New Roman font, set with 1-inch margins, and must not exceed fifteen (15) double-spaced single-sided pages (exclusive of Exhibits), unless otherwise given leave by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs longer than 15 pages will not be accepted unless leave is granted.

Briefs in excess of 15 pages will not be accepted by this Court unless leave is granted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Brief

Motions and responses are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs are limited to 8 pages.

Page Limitations: 1) Motions and Responses are limited to 15 pages; 2) Reply briefs are limited to 8 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Brief

Support/opposition memoranda limited to 15 pages; reply briefs limited to 8 pages; exhibits excluded from count.

Memorandum in support of and in opposition to a motion shall not exceed 15 pages. Reply briefs shall not exceed 8 pages. These page limitations do not include exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Briefs are limited to 15 pages, double-spaced, excluding exhibits; exceeding 15 pages requires leave of court.

No brief shall exceed fifteen (15) pages, double-spaced, exclusive of exhibits. Any brief filed in excess of fifteen (15) pages requires leave of court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Memorandum of law

In bench trials, each party must submit a memorandum of law of no more than 5 pages summarizing legal theories with case citations.

each party shall submit a memorandum of law, not in excess of five (5) pages, summarizing their respective legal theories, with citations to cases.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

All briefs are limited to no longer than 15 pages.

All briefs shall be: Double spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font, Supported by parallel citations, where available, No longer than 15 pages

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

All post-trial motions/briefs are limited to 15 pages unless prior leave of Court is granted.

All motions/briefs filed are restricted to no longer than 15 pages, absent prior leave of Court.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs limited to 15 pages unless the Court allows more.

Briefs shall not exceed 15 pages unless specifically allowed by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

15 pages

Attorney limit

8 pages

Applies to

Brief

Support and opposition briefs limited to 15 pages each; reply briefs limited to 8 pages.

The movant’s brief and the respondent’s response brief are limited to 15 pages each. Reply briefs are limited to 8 pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Opening/response briefs limited to 15 pages; replies to 10 pages, all double-spaced.

Rule 201(k). Opening and Response Briefs shall be no more than fifteen (15) double-spaced pages, and Replies shall be no more than ten (10)

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

15 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Motions and response briefs limited to 15 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages. All motions and briefs must be double-spaced, 1-inch margins, paginated bottom margin, excluding exhibits.

Unless otherwise specified, motions and response briefs are limited to 15 pages and reply briefs are limited to 10 pages. All motions and briefs shall be double-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides, and paginated in the bottom margin, exclusive of exhibits.

WARNING

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Case management order

Case Management orders are limited to 1-2 pages.

1-2 page Case Management orders shall be used.

WARNING

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Sur reply

Sur-responses require leave of court and are limited to 5 pages unless otherwise ordered.

No sur-responses may be filed without leave of court and will be limited to 5 pages unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

WARNING

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

A motion to file a brief in excess of twenty (20) pages is not an emergency, and a motion filed with the court and noticed for hearing at the next regularly scheduled court date is sufficient.

A motion to file a brief in excess of twenty (20) pages is not an emergency, and a motion filed with the court and noticed for hearing at the next regularly scheduled court date is sufficient.

WARNING

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Case management order

1–2 page case management orders shall be used whenever possible. DO NOT “pre-check” any boxes in these orders as the Court’s ruling may differ from the “pre-checked” box.

1–2 page case management orders shall be used whenever possible. DO NOT “pre-check” any boxes in these orders as the Court’s ruling may differ from the “pre-checked” box.

WARNING

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply briefs should be no longer than 8 pages unless leave of court to exceed is granted.

Reply briefs should be no longer than 8 pages, unless leave of Court to exceed 8 pages is granted.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Ptc memorandum

PTC memorandums should be kept to 2-4 pages in length.

Please keep memorandums to 2-4 pages in length.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Pretrial settlement submission

Pretrial settlement submissions should be 3 to 5 pages.

Submissions should be 3-5 pages in length

WARNINGCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Settlement statement

Each side's settlement statement is limited to one page.

Each side must deliver a one-page statement describing the facts and their settlement position, including prior settlement efforts, either to the basket outside Courtroom 1503 or through the U.S. Mail or third-party carrier, no later than three (3) business days before the date scheduled for the settlement conference.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Pretrial settlement submission

Pretrial settlement submissions should be 3-5 pages in length.

Submissions should be 3-5 pages in length

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Settlement memorandum

Settlement conference memorandum is limited to 5 pages.

The parties may (if they so choose) submit a memorandum not exceeding five pages that summarizes the issues, the damages, the settlement negotiations to date (if applicable), the parties’ written settlement demand and offer, and any other information that would be helpful to the Court in assisting the parties to resolve the dispute.