Shelby Circuit Court Page & Word Limits

2 rules from official source documents

Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.

Limit: 25 pages
Limit: 5 pages
Applies to: Memorandum

For the listed motions, supporting memoranda and responses are limited to 25 pages and reply memoranda to 5 pages; the 25-page limits have stated court-order or leave exceptions.

Motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions to strike, and motions under CR 12.02 shall be filed and served upon opposing party and/or attorney(s) at least 24 days prior to motion hour and accompanied by a memorandum of the grounds for the motion with citation of authorities relied upon, but not greater than 25 pages in length, unless permitted by prior order. Failure to file a memorandum with supporting authorities may be grounds for overruling the motion. Any party properly served with a motion accompanied by a memorandum and authorities shall file a response opposing the motion, with citation of supporting authorities, but not greater than 25 pages in length except by leave of Court. 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 and time of service of the motion. Any reply memorandum shall be limited to 5 pages in length, and must be filed 24 hours prior to hearing.

Official source

Limit: 1 page
Applies to: Notice of service

A notice of service under CR 33, CR 34, or CR 36 must be limited to one page.

A one-page notice of service under CR 33, CR 34 and CR 36, SHALL be filed in the record to prevent the case being placed on the show cause docket.

Official source

Common questions about Shelby Circuit Court page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to memorandum in Shelby Circuit Court?

Shelby Circuit Court's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 25 pages; 5 pages. For the listed motions, supporting memoranda and responses are limited to 25 pages and reply memoranda to 5 pages; the 25-page limits have stated court-order or leave exceptions.

View rule Official source Source: page 12, section RULE 5 — PROCEDURES IN REGULAR CIVIL CASES; MOTIONS IN CIVIL CASES; D. Form of Motion

What page or word limits apply to notice of service in Shelby Circuit Court?

Shelby Circuit Court's rule states these limits: 1 pages. A notice of service under CR 33, CR 34, or CR 36 must be limited to one page.

View rule Official source Source: page 15, section RULE 9 — ANSWERING AND FILING INTERROGATORIES OR REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OR INSPECTION

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