Knox County Circuit Court, Kentucky Page & Word Limits

Limit

25 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Brief

Merits-motion memoranda and responses are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda to 5 pages.

All motions going to the merits of the case, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions to strike, and motions under CR 12.02, shall be filed at least 10 days prior to motion hour and accompanied by a brief memorandum of the grounds for the motion with citation of authorities relied upon, but not greater than 25 pages in length. Failure to file a memorandum of grounds with supporting authorities may be grounds for overruling the motion. Any party properly served with a motion accompanied by a memorandum of grounds and authorities shall file a response containing a memorandum of grounds opposing the motion, with citation of supporting authorities, but not greater than 25 pages in length. Such response shall be filed at least 72 hours prior to the time specified in the notice of hearing of the motion. Failure to file a timely response may be grounds for sustaining the motion, but the time for filing a response may be extended upon oral or written motion for good cause shown, including such factors as the length and complexity of the motion and supporting memorandum. Any reply memorandum shall be limited to 5 pages in length and must be filed 24 hours before the hearing.

Limit

25 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Brief

Unless the Court orders otherwise, movants' and respondents' briefs or memoranda are each limited to 25 pages, and reply briefs or memoranda are each limited to 5 pages.

Unless otherwise permitted by order of the Court, the movant's brief or memorandum and the respondent's brief or memorandum shall be limited to 25 pages each. Reply briefs or memoranda shall be limited to 5 pages each.