Jefferson Circuit Court 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 Jefferson Circuit Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Opening memoranda for motions to dismiss, judgment on the pleadings, or summary judgment are limited to 25 pages, and replies are limited to 5 pages.
Motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings, and for summaryjudgment shall not be noticed for motion hour but shall be filed with a memorandum of authority not exceeding twenty-five (25) pages in length, in type no smaller than 12-point. An opposing party shall have twenty (20) days from the certification date on the motion to respond. A reply may be filed no later than ten (10) days after the filing of a response and shall not exceed five (5) pages in length, in type no smaller than 12-point.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Jefferson Circuit Court?
Jefferson Circuit Court's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 5 pages. Opening memoranda for motions to dismiss, judgment on the pleadings, or summary judgment are limited to 25 pages, and replies are limited to 5 pages.
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