Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan Page & Word Limits
29 rules from official source documents
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.
Page, word and line limits
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 40 pages
- Applies to
- Brief summary
The mediator may require each party to submit a brief summary not to exceed 40 pages inclusive of summary and exhibits outlining the disputed facts and issues in the case.
The mediator may require each party to submit a brief summary not to exceed 40 pages inclusive of summary and exhibits outlining the disputed facts and issues in the case.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Attorneys need Court approval to file a motion and brief or response and brief exceeding 20 pages; reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Attorneys must obtain Court approval to file any motion and brief or response and brief over 20 pages. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 100 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Summary-disposition exhibits are limited to 100 pages; exhibits exceeding that limit require Court permission.
Exhibits are limited to 100 pages. Court permission must be obtained for exhibits exceeding 100 pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Unless the Court sets a different period, the moving party may file a rebuttal-only reply brief of no more than five pages.
Unless a different period is set by the court:The moving party may file a reply brief, limited to rebuttal and not exceeding five pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
A summary-disposition reply brief may not exceed five pages and is due seven days after the response is filed.
C. Reply brief. The reply brief is limited to five (5) or less pages, and is due (7) days from the date the response is filed with the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
For summary-disposition motion papers, attorneys need Court approval to file a motion and brief or response and brief over 20 pages, and reply briefs are limited to five pages.
Attorneys must obtain Court approval to file any motion and brief or response and brief over 20 pages. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 100 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits accompanying summary-disposition motions, responses, or replies are limited to 100 pages; exceeding that limit requires Court permission by motion.
Exhibits are limited to 100 pages for MOTIONS, RESPONSES, AND REPLIES. Court permission (by filing a motion) must be obtained for exhibits exceeding 100 pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 25 pages
Pursuant to MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a), and pursuant to the Judge's protocols, the motion and brief cannot exceed 25 pages. If any party's pleading exceeds the page limitation, leave from the court must be given.
Pursuant to MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a), and pursuant to the Judge's protocols, the motion and brief cannot exceed 25 pages. If any party's pleading exceeds the page limitation, leave from the court must be given.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 125 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits are limited to 125 pages, and exceeding the limit requires leave of court.
Exhibits are limited to 125 pages. Any party seeking to exceed the page limitation for exhibits must seek leave from the court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply briefs are limited to five pages.
Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 100 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits are limited to 100 pages; exhibits exceeding that limit require Court permission.
Exhibits are limited to 100 pages. Court permission must be obtained for exhibits exceeding 100 pages.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 40 pages
Driver’s-license-restoration motions and briefs are limited to 20 pages, and clearly labeled exhibits are limited to 40 pages.
Motion and Brief must not be more than 20 pages; clearly labeled exhibits are limited to 40 pages.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply briefs in summary-disposition motions are limited to five pages.
Reply Briefs are limited to five (5) pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 75 pages
- Applies to
- Judge copy
The additional Judge's Copy is limited to 75 pages, including exhibits submitted with the motion.
For Motions and Responses that exceed 75 pages an additional Judge's Copy of such Motion or Response shall be filed which is limited to 75 pages including any exhibits submitted with the Motion.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Motion papers
Each motion and response, including its accompanying brief, is limited to 20 pages; reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Pursuant to MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a), a 20-page limit applies to each motion and response, which includes the accompanying brief. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply briefs are limited to five pages.
Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Chambers copy
The emailed summary disposition Judge Copy must be properly highlighted and must not exceed 20 pages, including exhibits.
A "Judge Copy" means a properly highlighted copy, limited to 20 pages including Exhibits, with the specific information you would like the Court to review.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Chambers copy exhibits
Exhibits attached to the emailed Judge Copy are collectively limited to 20 pages.
The Exhibits attached to the emailed "Judge Copy" are also limited to 20 pages in totality.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion brief response
Attorneys must obtain Court approval before filing a motion, brief, or response longer than 20 pages.
Attorneys must obtain Court approval to file any Motion, Brief or Response exceeding 20 pages.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Permitted reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages, excluding attachments and exhibits.
Reply briefs are permitted, but must be no longer than 10 pages, exclusive of attachments/exhibits.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion and brief or response and brief
- Spacing
- Double
The combined motion and brief, or response and brief, may not exceed 20 double-spaced pages, excluding attachments and exhibits.
Pursuant to MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a), "the combined length of any motion and brief, or of a response and brief, may not exceed 20 pages double spaced, exclusive of attachments and exhibits."
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 100 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits are limited to 100 pages.
Additionally, exhibits must be limited to 100 pages.
CRITICAL
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion brief or response
Attorneys must obtain court approval before filing a motion, brief, or response exceeding 20 pages.
Parties must adhere to the page limits outlined in MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a): Attorneys must obtain Court approval to file any Motion, Brief or Response exceeding 20 pages.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Judge copy exhibits
Exhibits attached to a motion Judge's Copy may not exceed 20 pages in total.
Exhibits attached to the Judge’s Copy are limited to 20 pages in total.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply briefs are limited to five pages.
Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply briefs are permitted and may not exceed 10 pages, excluding attachments and exhibits.
10. Reply briefs are permitted, but must be no longer than 10 pages, exclusive of attachments/exhibits.
WARNINGCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Chambers copy exhibits
The 20-page exhibit cap applies only to the emailed Judge Copy, not exhibits filed with the original motion or response at the Clerk's office.
You are not limited to 20 pages of Exhibits on the original Motion/Response filed with the Clerk's office, ONLY the emailed "Judge's Copy".
Other limits (time, motions, days)
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Motion or response brief
Attorneys must obtain Court approval before filing a motion and brief or a response and brief that exceeds 20 pages.
Attorneys must obtain Court approval to file any motion and brief or response and brief over 20 pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Brief
Page limits prescribed by the court rules are strictly enforced for briefs and responses.
Page limits according to the court rules are strictly enforced.
What page or word limits apply to brief summary in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan's rule states these limits: 40 pages. The mediator may require each party to submit a brief summary not to exceed 40 pages inclusive of summary and exhibits outlining the disputed facts and issues in the case.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge Charlene M. Elder's rule states these limits: attorney: 20 pages; 5 pages. For summary-disposition motion papers, attorneys need Court approval to file a motion and brief or response and brief over 20 pages, and reply briefs are limited to five pages.
Judge Adel A. Harb's rule states these limits: attorney: 20 pages; 5 pages. Attorneys need Court approval to file a motion and brief or response and brief exceeding 20 pages; reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
What page or word limits apply to motion or brief in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge Edward Ewell Jr.'s rule states these limits: 20 pages; 40 pages. Driver’s-license-restoration motions and briefs are limited to 20 pages, and clearly labeled exhibits are limited to 40 pages.
What page or word limits apply to motion brief or response in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge Melissa A. Cox's rule states these limits: attorney: 20 pages. Attorneys must obtain court approval before filing a motion, brief, or response exceeding 20 pages.
What page or word limits apply to motion in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge Dana M. Hathaway's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 25 pages. Pursuant to MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a), and pursuant to the Judge's protocols, the motion and brief cannot exceed 25 pages. If any party's pleading exceeds the page limitation, leave from the court must be given.
What page or word limits apply to judge copy exhibits in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge Melissa A. Cox's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Exhibits attached to a motion Judge's Copy may not exceed 20 pages in total.
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