Northern District of California Page & Word Limits

Attorney limit

7 pages

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 7 pages; replies limited to 3 pages.

Motions and oppositions may be no more than 7 pages, and replies may be no more than 3 pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs in support/opposition of motions (except summary judgment) limited to 15 pages.

Briefs or Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of, or in opposition to, any motions filed in an action must be typed on 28-line, double-spaced pleading paper and, except for summary judgment motions, may not exceed 15 pages in length, exclusive of title pages, indexes of cases, table of contents, exhibits, affidavits and summaries of argument, if required.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment memorandum

Summary judgment memoranda limited to 25 pages.

Summary judgment memoranda may not exceed 25 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

Summary judgment motions limited to 25 pages and must comply with Local Rule 7-2.

All issues shall be contained within one motion, may not exceed twenty-five pages in length, and shall conform to Civil Local Rule 7-2.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Supporting separate statement

Supporting Separate Statement limited to 15 pages; Responsive Separate Statement limited to 5 pages beyond opening statement.

Unless a party has obtained prior permission from this Court, the Supporting Separate Statement is limited to no more than fifteen (15) pages, and the Responsive Separate Statement is limited to no more than five (5) additional pages beyond the number of pages in the opening statement.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply to motion limited to 15 pages, includes opposition to cross-motion, due 7 days after opposition.

The reply to a motion may contain up to fifteen (15) pages, shall include the opposition to any cross-motion, and shall be filed seven (7) days after the filing of the opposition.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Cross motion

Cross-motion for summary judgment limited to 25 pages, filed within opposition, due 14 days after motion.

Any cross-motion for summary judgment shall be contained within the opposition to any motion for summary judgment, shall contain twenty-five (25) pages or less, and shall be filed fourteen (14) days after the filing of the motion.

Attorney limit

3 motions

Applies to

Daubert motion

Each side limited to 3 Daubert motions per case without leave of court.

Each side is limited to three Daubert motions throughout the entire case absent leave of court.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply

Replies to sealing motions limited to 5 pages unless leave granted.

Within 5 business days of the oppositions being filed, moving parties shall file replies of no more than five pages, unless leave is granted per the procedures described above.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion

Omnibus motions on sealing disputes limited to 5 pages unless leave granted.

Each party may file one motion addressing all disputed documents and information. Each motion shall be no longer than 5 pages unless leave from the Court is granted.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Oppositions to sealing motions limited to 5 pages unless leave granted.

Within 5 business days of the motions being filed, each party may file one opposition, of no more than 5 pages, unless leave is granted per the procedures indicated above, in response to the sealing motions.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Case management statement

Joint Case Management Statements must not exceed 10 pages (except in unusually complex cases)

The parties must include the following information in their statement which, except in unusually complex cases, should not exceed ten pages:

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening/opposition (25 pages), reply (15 pages)

Claim construction briefs shall address each disputed term, but only those that are truly disputed, following the order of the joint statement. The opening and opposition briefs shall not exceed 25 pages; the reply brief shall not exceed 15 pages.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Joint case management statement

Joint Case Management Statements should not exceed ten pages except in unusually complex cases.

The parties must include the following information in their statement which, except in unusually complex cases, should not exceed ten pages:

Attorney limit

4 pages

Applies to

Joint letter brief

Joint discovery letter briefs must not exceed 4 pages total (2 pages per side).

All other requests for discovery relief must be summarized by the parties in one joint letter brief no longer than four pages (two pages per side).

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Pre motion letter

Spacing

Single

Pre-motion letter for summary judgment pre-filing conference is limited to 3 single-spaced pages, including exhibits and supporting papers.

The letter shall be no more than three single-spaced pages in length, including any attached exhibits or other supporting papers.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

Summary judgment motions are limited to 25 pages, with all issues contained in a single motion per side.

All issues shall be contained within one motion, may not exceed twenty-five pages in length, and shall conform to Civil Local Rule 7-2.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Supporting separate statement

Separate statements for summary judgment have page limits: 15 pages for supporting statement; responsive statement limited to 5 pages plus opening statement length.

Unless a party has obtained prior permission from this Court, the Supporting Separate Statement is limited to no more than fifteen (15) pages, and the Responsive Separate Statement is limited to no more than five (5) additional pages beyond the number of pages in the opening statement.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Cross motion

Cross-motions for summary judgment limited to 25 pages and must be filed 14 days after the motion.

Any cross-motion for summary judgment shall be contained within the opposition to any motion for summary judgment, shall contain twenty-five (25) pages or less, and shall be filed fourteen (14) days after the filing of the motion.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply to summary judgment motion limited to 15 pages and must be filed 7 days after opposition.

The reply to a motion may contain up to fifteen (15) pages, shall include the opposition to any cross-motion, and shall be filed seven (7) days after the filing of the opposition.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Omnibus sealing motion

Omnibus motions on sealing disputes are limited to 5 pages per motion, and each party may file only one such motion addressing all disputed documents.

Each party may file one motion addressing all disputed documents and information. Each motion shall be no longer than 5 pages.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Oppositions to sealing motions are limited to 5 pages unless leave is granted per applicable procedures.

Within 5 business days of the motions being filed, each party may file one opposition, of no more than 5 pages, unless leave is granted per the procedures identified above, in response to the sealing motions.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply

Replies to sealing motion oppositions are limited to 5 pages unless leave is granted per applicable procedures.

Within 5 business days of the opposition filing, moving parties shall file replies of no more than five pages, unless leave is granted per the procedures described above.

Limit

1 pages

Applies to

Omnibus motion

Each party's submission in an omnibus motion for additional pages is limited to 1 page.

Each party shall have no more than one page therein to address the additional pages requested and basis for that request.

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion in limine must address a single topic and be limited to 7 pages per side.

Parties should address a single, separate topic in each motion in limine, and contain no more than seven pages of briefing per side.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Parties are limited to five motions in limine per side unless the Court grants leave for more.

Parties may not file more than five motions per side or exceed page limitations without leave of the Court.

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion in limine limited to 7 pages per side; reply briefs not permitted.

Each motion in limine should address a single topic and contain no more than seven pages of briefing per side. Reply briefs are not permitted.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs limited to 15 pages unless court orders otherwise.

Each party shall submit a trial brief not to exceed 15 pages absent court order.

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Case management statement

In pro se cases, parties should try to file a joint statement; if not possible, separate statements are allowed, each limited to 7 pages.

In cases involving pro se litigants, parties shall attempt to file a joint statement; if after due diligence, an agreement cannot be reached, the parties may file separate case management statements, with each statement not to exceed seven (7) pages.

Limit

1 pages

Applies to

Motion

Each party is limited to one summary judgment motion; leave required to exceed.

Each party or side is limited to filing one summary judgment motion. Any party wishing to exceed this limit must request leave of the Court.

Attorney limit

7 pages

Attorney limit

0 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine limited to 7 pages per side; reply briefs prohibited.

Each motion in limine should address a single topic and contain no more than seven pages of briefing per side. Reply briefs are not permitted.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial brief limited to 15 pages.

Each party shall submit a trial brief not to exceed 15 pages absent court order.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Discovery letter briefs limited to 5 pages.

The joint letter brief of five pages or less that describes each disputed issue.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Cross motion summary judgment

Cross-motions for summary judgment have tiered page limits: 25/25/20/15 pages.

The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages; the third brief is limited to 20 pages; and the fourth brief is limited to 15 pages.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Discovery letter briefs limited to 5 pages.

The joint letter brief of five pages or less that describes each disputed issue.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Cross motion summary judgment

Cross-motions for summary judgment have tiered page limits: 25/25/20/15 pages.

The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages; the third brief is limited to 20 pages; and the fourth brief is limited to 15 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion

Summary judgment motions are limited to 25 pages.

All issues shall be contained within one motion, which may not exceed twenty-five pages in length, and shall conform to Civil Local Rule 7-2.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Combined opposition reply

Combined opposition and reply for initial moving party limited to 15 pages.

The initial moving party's combined opposition and reply, not to exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply for opposing party limited to 15 pages.

The opposing party's reply, not to exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Brief

Daubert briefs limited to 5 pages, replies to 3 pages.

Daubert opening and responsive briefs shall not exceed 5 pages. Replies shall not exceed 3 pages.

Attorney limit

3 motions

Applies to

Motion

Each side limited to 3 Daubert motions per case.

Each side is limited to three Daubert motions throughout the entire case absent leave of court.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Joint statement for discovery disputes limited to 5 pages with 12-point font.

If the parties are unable to resolve their dispute informally after a good faith effort, including meet and confer efforts conducted by lead trial counsel, the parties shall prepare a joint statement of not more than five pages (12-point font or greater) stating the nature and status of the dispute and attesting to their good faith meet and confer efforts.

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Individual discovery statements limited to 2 pages with 12-point font.

The parties are strongly encouraged to submit a joint statement, but in the rare instances when a joint statement is not possible, each side may submit a statement of not more than two pages (12-point font or greater).

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Supporting declaration

Supporting declarations and documentation limited to 12 pages.

Where necessary, the parties may submit supporting declarations and documentation of up to 12 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Motion

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Standard page limits: 25/25/15 pages for motions under FRCP 12, 23, 56, 59, 65, etc.

Absent leave of Court, the page limits for the following types of motions and proceedings shall be 25 pages for the motion or opening brief, 25 pages for the opposition or response brief, and 15 pages for the reply brief: motions brought under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12, 23, 56, 59, or 65; motions for judgment on the pleadings; motions for certification of a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act; motions brought under California’s anti-SLAPP statute; social security appeals; and claim construction briefing.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Spacing

Double

Daubert motions limited to 10 pages per expert, 25 pages total per side.

Daubert motions may not exceed 10 pages per expert, and each side is limited to a total of 25 pages for Daubert motions.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Spacing

Double

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine, 5 pages each.

Each side is limited to 5 motions in limine of 5 pages each.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion

Font

Times New Roman 14 pt

Spacing

Double

Post-trial motions limited to 25 pages total per side in a single brief.

Each side is limited to a total of 25 pages for all post-trial motions, which must be presented in a single brief.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Attorney limit

5 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Motion

Standard page limits: 10 pages for motion/opening brief, 10 pages for opposition/response, 5 pages for reply brief

Absent leave of Court, the page limits for all other types of motions and proceedings, except for those addressed above or those as to which specific page limits are set forth in the Civil Local Rules or the Court’s Standing Orders, shall be 10 pages for the motion or opening brief, 10 pages for the opposition or response brief, and 5 pages for the reply brief.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

25-page limit for all post-answer dispositive motions combined; 25 pages for oppositions, 15 pages for replies.

Each side is limited to a total of 25 pages for all post-answer dispositive motions, collectively, including motions for summary judgment and motions for judgment on the pleadings. For example, if both a motion for judgment on the pleadings and a motion for summary judgment are filed by defendants, the total briefing across both motions may not exceed 25 pages. Total page limits for any oppositions and replies shall be limited to 25 and 15 pages, respectively.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine, each 5 pages and addressing one issue.

Each side is limited to 5 motions in limine. Each motion in limine is limited to 5 pages and may address only one issue.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each Daubert challenge requires separate motion, counted toward 5 motion limit.

If a party raises a Daubert motion as a motion in limine, the party must file a separate motion for each expert to which the party raises a Daubert challenge. Each Daubert motion is included in the 5 motion maximum for motions in limine.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 15 pages and due 7 days before trial.

Each party shall submit a trial brief, not to exceed 15 pages, at least 7 days before commencement of trial.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Each party limited to 5 motions in limine, each 5 pages max, one issue per motion.

Each side is limited to 5 motions in limine. Each motion in limine is limited to 5 pages and may address only one issue.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion in limine is limited to 5 pages.

Each motion in limine is limited to 5 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 15 pages and must be submitted at least 7 days before trial.

Each party shall submit a trial brief, not to exceed 15 pages, at least 7 days before the commencement of trial.

Attorney limit

60 days

Required

Always

Applies to

Motion to amend pleadings

Deadline to request leave to amend pleadings is 60 days after initial case management conference.

Deadline to Request Leave to Amend Pleadings (per Fed. R. Civ. P. 15) - No later than 60 days after the initial case management conference

Attorney limit

120 days

Required

Always

Applies to

ADR session

Initial ADR session must be completed within 120 days of initial case management conference.

Deadline to Complete Initial ADR Session - Generally 120 days after the initial case management conference

Attorney limit

4 months

Required

Always

Applies to

Fact discovery

Fact discovery closes 4-8 months after initial case management conference.

Close of Fact Discovery - Four to eight (4-8) months after the initial case management conference

Attorney limit

4 months

Required

Always

Applies to

Expert discovery

Expert discovery closes no more than 4 months after fact discovery closes.

Close of Expert Discovery - No more than four (4) months after the close of fact discovery

Attorney limit

10 weeks

Required

Always

Applies to

Briefing on summary judgment daubert class certification

Briefing on summary judgment, Daubert, and class certification closes 10 weeks after expert discovery.

Close of Briefing on Summary Judgment, Daubert, and Class Certification - No more than ten (10) weeks after the close of expert discovery

Attorney limit

4 weeks

Required

Always

Applies to

Hearing on summary judgment daubert class certification

Hearing on summary judgment, Daubert, and class certification is 4 weeks after final brief.

Hearing on Summary Judgment, Daubert, and Class Certification - Four (4) weeks after the final brief is submitted

Attorney limit

12 weeks

Required

Always

Applies to

Pretrial conference

Pretrial conference is 12 weeks after summary judgment/Daubert hearing and 4 weeks before trial, with joint pretrial statement due 2 weeks prior.

Pretrial Conference - At least twelve (12) weeks after the last day to hear summary judgment and Daubert motions, and at least four (4) weeks before trial begins, with a joint pretrial statement due two (2) weeks before the conference

Attorney limit

12 months

Required

Always

Applies to

Trial

Trial is scheduled 12-20 months after initial case management conference.

Trial - Twelve to twenty (12-20) months after the initial case management conference

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Mid discovery case management statement

Mid-discovery case management statement (max 10 pages) required for cases with 6+ months of fact discovery.

Mid-Discovery Case Management Statement: In cases involving at least six (6) months of fact discovery, the Court will set a deadline for the filing of a further case management statement not to exceed ten (10) pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion

Major motions limited to 25/25/15 pages (motion/opposition/reply).

Absent leave of court, the page limits for the following types of motions and proceedings shall be 25 pages for the motion or opening brief, 25 pages for the opposition or response brief, and fifteen (15) pages for the reply brief: motions brought under Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 12, 23, 50, 56, 59, or 65; motions for certification of a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act; motions brought under California’s anti-SLAPP statute; Social Security appeals; and claim construction briefing.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion

Other motions limited to 10/10/5 pages (motion/opposition/reply).

Absent leave of court, the page limits for all other types of motions and proceedings, except for those addressed above or those as to which specific page limits are set forth in the Civil Local Rules or the Court’s Standing Orders, shall be ten (10) pages for the motion or opening brief, ten (10) pages for the opposition or response brief, and five (5) pages for the reply brief. Motions subject to these limits include motions for sanctions, motions to stay, and motions to compel arbitration.

Attorney limit

1 motions

Applies to

Motion

Each party limited to one summary judgment motion; additional motions require leave of court.

Each party is limited to filing one (1) motion for summary judgment. Any party wishing to exceed this limit must request leave of court.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Summary judgment briefs have page limits: first two at 25 pages, third at 20 pages, fourth at 15 pages.

The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages; the third brief is limited to twenty (20) pages; and the fourth brief is limited to fifteen (15) pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Moving separate statement

Moving separate statement for summary judgment should not exceed 15 pages.

In most cases, the statement should not exceed fifteen (15) pages.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Responsive separate statement

Responsive separate statement should add no more than 5 pages to moving statement.

In most cases, the responsive separate statement should add no more than five (5) pages to the moving separate statement.

Attorney limit

10 terms

Applies to

Claim construction brief

The Court will construe no more than ten terms, grouping identical issues; parties must meet and confer if more than ten terms are at issue.

As an initial matter, the Court will construe only those terms designated by the parties as 'most significant' pursuant to Patent Local Rule 4-3(c). Therefore, the Court will generally construe no more than ten (10) terms. If multiple terms present identical issues, they may be grouped together or a representative term may be chosen, and each group or representative term may be considered a single term for purposes of the ten-term limit. If more than ten (10) terms are at issue, the parties must meet and confer before the preparation of the joint claim construction statement to narrow the number of terms that are to be construed by the Court and shall jointly propose the ten (10) terms requiring construction.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Opening and responsive briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.

The opening and responsive briefs shall not exceed 25 pages; the reply brief shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages.

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Joint statements to move case dates limited to 3 pages with particularized good cause.

If the parties seek to move one of these dates, the parties must file a joint statement of no more than three pages proving particularized good cause for the requested change.

Attorney limit

1 motions

Applies to

Motion

One motion for summary judgment per party; additional motions require leave and good cause.

Parties are limited to filing one motion for summary judgment. Any party wishing to exceed this limit must request leave of Court and must show good cause.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each party may file no more than five motions in limine.

Each party is limited to bringing five motions in limine.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion in limine is limited to five pages and must address a single topic.

Each motion shall be no longer than five pages and should address a single, separate topic.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Opposition to motions in limine is limited to five pages; no reply brief is allowed.

Each opposition is limited to five pages; the moving party shall not file a reply brief.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 5 pages each.

Each motion and opposition shall be no longer than five pages and should address a single, separate topic.

Attorney limit

10 terms

Required

Always

Applies to

Claim construction proceeding

Court will generally construe no more than ten terms, with grouping allowed for identical issues.

As an initial matter, the Court will generally construe no more than ten terms. If multiple terms present identical issues, they may be grouped together or a representative term may be chosen, and each group or representative term may be considered a single term for purposes of the ten-term limit.

Attorney limit

10 terms

Required

Never

Applies to

Claim construction proceeding

Court will construe only first ten terms without leave and may impose sanctions.

If more than ten terms are submitted for construction without leave of court, the Court will construe only the first ten terms listed in the joint claim construction statement and sanctions may be imposed.

Attorney limit

20 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Opening and opposition briefs limited to 20 pages; reply brief limited to 10 pages.

Claim construction briefs must address each disputed term, but only those that are truly disputed, following the order of the joint statement. The opening and opposition briefs may not exceed 20 pages; the reply brief may not exceed 10 pages.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages.

Each party will serve and file a trial brief, not to exceed 10 pages, specifying each cause of action and defense remaining to be tried along with a statement of the applicable legal standard.

Attorney limit

3 pages

Attorney limit

0 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine brief

Motions in limine briefs limited to 3 pages for support/opposition; reply briefs not permitted.

No brief in support or opposition of a motion in limine may exceed 3 pages in length, and proposed orders need not be prepared. Reply briefs are not permitted.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Page limits: 15/10 pages for most motions, 25/15 pages for summary judgment and class certification

Except for summary judgment and class certification motions, opening and opposition briefs may not exceed 15 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages. For summary judgment and class certification motions, opening and opposition briefs may not exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Page limits for summary judgment and class certification: 25/15 pages for opening/opposition, 15 pages for reply

For summary judgment and class certification motions, opening and opposition briefs may not exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before pretrial conference, limited to 25 pages in one document.

Any party wishing to have motions in limine heard prior to the commencement of trial must file and serve them at least 14 days prior to the pretrial conference. All motions in limine must be contained in one document, limited to 25 pages, with each motion listed as a subheading.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opposition to motions in limine

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed 7 days before pretrial conference, limited to 25 pages.

Oppositions to the motions in limine must be contained in one document, limited to 25 pages, with corresponding subheadings, and must be filed and served no later than seven days prior to the pretrial conference.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Attorney limit

40 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be filed in a single document ≤40 pages, each individual motion ≤10 pages, due 21 days before final pretrial conference.

Motions in limine are due no later than 21 days before the final pretrial conference. They must be contained in a single document of no more than 40 pages, with no single motion exceeding 10 pages.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Attorney limit

40 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed in a single document ≤40 pages, each individual opposition ≤10 pages, due 14 days before final pretrial conference.

Oppositions are due no later than 14 days before the final pretrial conference. They must also be contained in single document of no more than 40 pages, with the opposition to no single motion exceeding 10 pages.

Attorney limit

0 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply briefs for motions in limine will not be considered unless the party obtains prior court order showing good cause.

The Court will not consider reply briefs absent prior order on a showing of good cause.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint letter brief

Joint letter briefs for unresolved discovery disputes are limited to 5 pages or less.

they must file a joint letter brief of five pages or less that describes each disputed issue.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Cross-motion briefs for summary judgment or Rule 52 are limited to 25 pages for opening briefs, 20 pages for opposition briefs, and 15 pages for reply briefs.

The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages; the third brief is limited to 20 pages; and the fourth brief is limited to 15 pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

For most motions, opening/opposition briefs are limited to 15 pages and reply briefs to 10 pages; summaries of arguments count toward the limit, while specified items are excluded. Specific motions must comply with local page limit rules.

Briefs for summary judgment motions, class certification motions, motions for a preliminary injunction, motions for preliminary approval of class action settlements, and claim construction must comply with the page limits in Civil Local Rules 7-2 through 7-4. For all other types of motions, the opening and opposition briefs must be no more than 15 pages, and the reply brief must be no more than 10 pages. These page limits include any summaries of arguments but exclude the title page, table of contents, table of authorities, signature blocks, and exhibits.

Attorney limit

40 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be filed as a single document of no more than 40 pages, with each individual motion not exceeding 10 pages.

They must be contained in a single document of no more than 40 pages, with no single motion exceeding 10 pages.

Attorney limit

40 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Opposition to motion in limine

Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed as a single document of no more than 40 pages, with each individual opposition not exceeding 10 pages.

They must also be contained in single document of no more than 40 pages, with the opposition to no single motion exceeding 10 pages.

Attorney limit

1 motions

Attorney limit

2 motions

One motion for summary judgment and two Daubert motions per party are allowed without leave of court.

Absent good cause, the Court will consider only one motion for summary judgment per party and only two Daubert motions per party. Any party wishing to exceed these limits must request leave of court and must show good cause.

Attorney limit

4 briefs

Applies to

Cross motion brief

Cross-motions for summary judgment limited to four briefs with specific roles.

Unless otherwise ordered, the parties must meet and confer to determine if they will file cross-motions for summary judgment. If so, only four briefs will be allowed: (1) opening brief by the plaintiff side; (2) opening/opposition brief by the defense side; (3) opposition/reply brief by the plaintiff side; and (4) reply brief by the defense side.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Cross motion brief

Cross-motion briefs have page limits: 25 pages for first two, 20 pages for third, 15 pages for fourth.

The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages; the third brief is limited to 20 pages; and the fourth brief is limited to 15 pages.

Attorney limit

21 timing

Applies to

Cross motion brief

Fourth brief must be filed at least 21 days before hearing.

The fourth brief must be filed at least 21 days before the hearing date.

Attorney limit

21 timing

Post-distribution accounting required within 21 days after settlement funds distribution.

The Court will require a post-distribution accounting within 21 days after the distribution of settlement funds.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Cross-motion briefs: first two briefs 25 pages, third brief 20 pages, fourth brief 15 pages.

The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages; the third brief is limited to 20 pages; and the fourth brief is limited to 15 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in Limine limited to 25 pages per side, filed 14 days before pretrial conference with courtesy copy.

All MILs for all parties, and any corresponding oppositions, must be contained in one document, limited to 25 total pages per side, and must be filed and served, with a courtesy copy delivered to the Court, at least 14 calendar days prior to the pretrial conference.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

Motions in Limine limited to 25 pages total, with two courtesy copies in tabbed three-ring binder, due 14 days before pretrial conference.

All MILs, and any corresponding oppositions, must be contained in one document, limited to 25 total pages per side, and must be filed and served, with two courtesy copies delivered to the Court, no later than 14 calendar days before the pretrial conference. The courtesy copies must be in a clearly labeled, single, three-ring binder, with each MIL in a separate tab, immediately followed by the separately tabbed opposition.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

Motions in limine limited to 25 pages in one document with subheadings.

All motions in limine must be contained in one document, limited to 25 pages, with each motion listed as a subheading.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opposition to motions in limine

Opposition to motions in limine limited to 25 pages, filed 7 days before pretrial conference.

Oppositions to the motions in limine must be contained in one document, limited to 25 pages, with corresponding subheadings, and must be filed and served no later than seven days prior to the pretrial conference.

Attorney limit

0 pages

Requests to enlarge page limits must be filed at least three business days before the filing deadline.

Requests to enlarge page limits will rarely be granted, but any such requests must be filed at least three business days prior to the filing deadline. If the request is made by administrative motion rather than stipulation, any opposition must be filed (a) no later than 12:00 p.m. one business day before the deadline in question or (b) within the time allowed by Civil Local Rule 7-11, whichever is sooner.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be limited to 25 pages.

All motions in limine must be contained in one document, limited to 25 pages, with each motion listed as a subheading.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Oppositions to motions in limine must be limited to 25 pages.

Oppositions to the motions in limine must be contained in one document, limited to 25 pages, with corresponding subheadings, and must be filed and served no later than seven days prior to the pretrial conference.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Joint pretrial statement

Joint pretrial statement limited to 10 pages.

Joint Pretrial Statement. In advance of the pretrial conference, the parties shall submit a joint statement of up to 10 pages including the following:

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Up to five motions in limine per side, 5-page briefing limit, no reply briefs.

Each side may submit up to five motions in limine, each addressing a single, separate topic. Motions shall be identified as "[Party's] Motion in Limine No. [number] re: [topic]." Briefing is limited to five pages per side, and reply briefs are not permitted.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Cross-motions for summary judgment allow four briefs with page limits: plaintiff opening (25 pages), defense opening/opposition (25 pages), plaintiff opposition/reply (20 pages), defense reply (15 pages).

If so, only four briefs will be allowed: o plaintiff(s) opening brief of up to 25 pages; o defense opening/opposition brief of up to 25 pages; o plaintiff opposition/reply brief of up to 20 pages; and o defense reply brief of up to 15 pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Separate statement

Initial separate statement limited to 15 pages and must follow Attachment A organization.

The initial statement shall be no more than 15 pages and must be organized as identified in Attachment A.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Separate statement response

Response to separate statement adds no more than 5 pages and must follow Attachment A organization.

The response should add no more than five (5) pages to the statement and must be organized as identified in Attachment A.

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Separate statement reply

Reply to separate statement adds no more than 3 pages and must not introduce new facts.

The reply shall not introduce any new asserted material facts, and shall add no more than three (3) pages to the statement.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Joint discovery letter

Joint discovery letter limited to 5 pages after live conversation.

If the parties cannot resolve their discovery dispute after a good faith effort in which a live conversation has occurred between counsel, they shall prepare and file a joint letter of no longer than 5 pages stating the nature and status of their dispute.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Briefs for summary judgment, class certification, class settlements, and claim construction are limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).

For summary judgment motions, class certification motions, motions for approval of class settlements, and claim construction, the briefs in support of and in opposition to the motions cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Briefs for all other motions are limited to 15 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).

For all other motions, the briefs in support of and opposition to the motions may not exceed 15 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Cross-motions for summary judgment require 4 sequential briefs with specific page limits

In the event of cross-motions for summary judgment, the parties must file a total of four briefs sequentially, rather than three pairs of simultaneous briefs. Unless the parties agree to reverse the order (which they are free to do on their own), the opening brief is filed by the plaintiff side, the opening/opposition brief is filed by the defense side, the opposition/reply is filed by the plaintiff side, and the reply is filed by the defense side. The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages, the third brief is limited to 20 pages, and the fourth brief is limited to 15 pages.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Claim construction statement

Court will construe no more than ten claim construction terms.

The Court will generally construe no more than ten terms. If more than ten terms are at issue, the parties must meet and confer before the preparation of the joint claim construction statement to narrow the number of terms to be construed by the Court and shall jointly propose the ten terms requiring construction.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Juror questionnaire

Maximum of 10 supplemental questions allowed on juror questionnaire.

The Standard Juror Questionnaire is available under the Standing Orders portion of Judge Lin’s webpage. As explained in the Court’s Standing Orders, the parties and the Court can include a maximum of ten supplemental questions on the questionnaire.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instructions explanation

Each party must explain their disputed instruction in no more than one page.

Following each set of proposed versions of a disputed instruction, each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why the Court should give that party's proposed instruction.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instructions explanation

Each party must explain disputed instruction in no more than one page.

Following the disputed instruction, each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why the instruction should or should not be given.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each party limited to 10 motions in limine, each addressing a single topic

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party is limited to bringing ten motions in limine. Each motion should address a single, separate topic.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine memorandum

Motions in limine memoranda limited to 5 pages, no reply briefs permitted

The memoranda in support of and in opposition to each motion in limine shall be no longer than five pages. The moving party shall not file a reply brief.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Daubert motions have 10-page limit for opening and opposition briefs.

Daubert motions may be noticed for the pre-trial conference and will count toward the ten-motion limit. The parties should follow the same process as described above for these motions, except that the parties are allowed ten pages instead of five for both the opening and opposition briefs.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Objection to unconscious bias video

Objections to unconscious bias video limited to 1 page double-spaced.

If a party objects to prospective jurors’ viewing this video, the party must file a short statement (not to exceed one page double-spaced) explaining its objection.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Statement of case

Joint Statement of the Case limited to 1 page double-spaced unless extremely complex.

The parties shall jointly file a proposed simplified Statement of the Case to be read to the jury during voir dire. Unless the case is extremely complex, this statement should not exceed one page (double-spaced).

Attorney limit

5 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Written motion

Written motions during trial require prior oral raise and authorization, limited to 5 pages, due by 6:00 p.m.

No written motions are permitted during trial before (a) lead trial counsel have met and conferred as to the issue, and (2) the issue has been raised orally to the Court either at the beginning or close of the trial day, and the Court has authorized such a filing. Any written motions during trial will be limited to five pages, and must be submitted no later than 6:00 p.m., absent an exception authorized by the Court.

Required

Always

Applies to

Trial proceeding

Fixed time limits will be set for trial, covering all examination and argument time.

In many cases, the Court will set fixed time limits at the final pretrial conference. All of your examination time (whether direct, cross, re-direct or re-cross) for all witnesses, side bar conferences during your examination, opening statement, and closing argument must fit within your time limit, and you may allocate it as you wish.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Bench trial pretrial filings due 7 days before conference, including 10-page trial briefs.

In non-jury cases, all pretrial filings are due 7 days before the pretrial conference. They must include trial briefs not to exceed 10 pages each, a joint pretrial conference statement,

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint discovery letter

Joint discovery dispute letters are limited to 5 pages.

they shall prepare and file a joint letter of no longer than 5 pages stating the nature and status of their dispute.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs in support/opposition of specified motions limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.

For summary judgment motions, class certification motions, motions for approval of class settlements, and claim construction, the briefs in support of and in opposition to the motions cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs in support/opposition of all other motions limited to 15 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages.

For all other motions, the briefs in support of and in opposition to the motions may not exceed 15 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Cross-motions for summary judgment require four sequential briefs with page limits: 25, 25, 20, 15 pages.

In the event of cross-motions for summary judgment, the parties must file a total of four briefs sequentially, rather than three pairs of simultaneous briefs. Unless the parties agree to reverse the order (which they are free to do on their own), the opening brief is filed by the plaintiff side, the opening/opposition brief is filed by the defense side, the opposition/reply is filed by the plaintiff side, and the reply is filed by the defense side. The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages, the third brief is limited to 20 pages, and the fourth brief is limited to 15 pages.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages.

File trial briefs of no more than 10 pages

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Each party's explanation for a disputed instruction is limited to one page.

each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why the Court should give that party's proposed instruction.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Each party's explanation for whether an instruction should be given is limited to one page.

each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why the instruction should or should not be given.

Attorney limit

1 motions

One motion for summary judgment per party; additional motions require leave and good cause.

Parties are limited to filing one motion for summary judgment. Any party wishing to exceed this limit must request leave of Court and must show good cause.

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Joint statements to change case schedule dates are limited to 3 pages.

If the parties seek to move one of these dates, the parties must file a joint statement of no more than three pages proving particularized good cause for the requested change.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter

Joint letters regarding discovery disputes are limited to 5 pages.

If the parties cannot resolve their discovery dispute after a good faith effort, they shall prepare and file a joint letter of no longer than five pages stating the nature and status of their dispute.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Briefs for most substantive motions limited to 15 pages (opening/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).

Unless expressly permitted by the Court, briefs in support of and in opposition to all substantive motions (except for preliminary injunction motions, summary judgment motions, cases, as discussed below) may not exceed 15 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Preliminary injunction briefs limited to 25 pages (opening/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).

Briefs in support of and in opposition to a preliminary injunction motion cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Summary judgment briefs limited to 25 pages (opening/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).

Unless expressly permitted by the Court, briefs in support of and in opposition to summary judgment motions cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment brief

Summary judgment briefs have tiered page limits: 25 pages for first two, 20 pages for third, 15 pages for fourth.

The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages, the third brief is limited to 20 pages, and the fourth brief is limited to 15 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Class certification briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs to 15 pages.

Briefs in support of or opposition to class certification motions cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Opposing party may file 5-page Daubert reply brief within 7 days of class certification reply.

The only exception is when the party moving to exclude is the party opposing class certification, in which case that party may file a reply brief (not to exceed 5 pages and filed no later than 7 days after the other party’s reply in support of class certification) in support of the Daubert motion.

Attorney limit

40 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment brief

Summary judgment briefs have 40-page limit for opening/opposition and 20-page limit for reply.

The opening summary judgment (and claim construction) brief, as well as the opposition brief, cannot exceed 40 pages. The reply brief cannot exceed 20 pages.

Attorney limit

50 pages

Attorney limit

30 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs in multi-brief proceedings have escalating page limits: 50, 30, and 20 pages respectively.

is limited to 50 pages, the third brief is limited to 30 pages, and the fourth brief is limited to 20 pages.

Attorney limit

28 days

Applies to

Motion

FLSA conditional certification motions due 28 days after initial case management conference.

In FLSA cases, the presumptive deadline for filing a motion for conditional certification of a collective is 28 days from the date of the initial case management conference, unless the parties reach a tolling agreement. Motions for conditional certification are almost always granted. The parties therefore are encouraged to stipulate to conditional certification with the understanding that the defendant may later seek to decertify the collective. If the parties stipulate to conditional certification, the parties must still submit the proposed notice to the Court for approval.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine support and opposition briefs limited to 5 pages; no reply briefs allowed.

The memoranda in support of and in opposition to each motion in limine shall be no longer than five pages. The moving party shall not file a reply brief.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Objection to jury video

Spacing

Double

Objections to jury bias video limited to 1 page double-spaced.

If a party objects to prospective jurors' viewing this video, the party must file a short statement (not to exceed one page double-spaced) explaining its objection.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Statement of case

Spacing

Double

Statement of the Case for jury voir dire limited to 1 page double-spaced unless case is extremely complex.

The parties shall jointly file a proposed simplified Statement of the Case to be read to the jury during voir dire. Unless the case is extremely complex, this statement should not exceed one page (double-spaced).

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Bench trial briefs limited to 10 pages; proposed findings and conclusions required 7 days before pretrial conference.

In non-jury cases, all pretrial filings are due 7 days before the pretrial conference. They must include trial briefs not to exceed 10 pages each, and proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint discovery letter

Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 5 pages) with proposed orders.

If the parties cannot resolve their discovery dispute after a good faith effort, they shall prepare and file a joint letter of no longer than 5 pages stating the nature and status of their dispute. Both sides must submit proposed orders as well.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Class certification briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).

Briefs in support of or opposition to class certification motions cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs limited to 15 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply) for most substantive motions.

Unless expressly permitted by the Court, briefs in support of and in opposition to all substantive motions (except for preliminary injunction motions, summary judgment motions,

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Preliminary injunction briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).

Briefs in support of and in opposition to a preliminary injunction motion cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Summary judgment briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).

Unless expressly permitted by the Court, briefs in support of and in opposition to summary judgment motions cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Opposing party may file 5-page Daubert reply brief within 7 days of class certification reply.

The only exception is when the party moving to exclude is the party opposing class certification, in which case that party may file a reply brief (not to exceed 5 pages and filed no later than 7 days after the other party’s reply in support of class certification) in support of the Daubert motion.

Attorney limit

40 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

Summary judgment briefs limited to 40 pages (opening/opposition) and 20 pages (reply).

The opening summary judgment (and claim construction) brief, as well as the opposition brief, cannot exceed 40 pages. The reply brief cannot exceed 20 pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs are limited to 15 pages, with emergency applications exempt from this limit.

Emergency applications do not have to comply with Judge Chhabria’s default 15-page limit for briefs.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint discovery letter

Joint discovery dispute letters are limited to 5 pages.

If the parties cannot resolve their discovery dispute after a good faith effort, they shall prepare and file a joint letter of no longer than 5 pages stating the nature and status of their dispute.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs in support/opposition to most substantive motions are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages, excluding title page, TOC, TOA, and exhibits.

Unless permitted by the Court, briefs in support of and in opposition to all substantive motions (except for preliminary injunction motions, summary judgment motions, class certification motions, motions for approval of class settlements, and summary judgment / claim construction motions in patent cases, as discussed below) may not exceed 15 pages, and reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages. These page limits include summaries of argument and exclude the title page, table of contents, table of authorities, and exhibits.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Preliminary injunction briefs (support/opposition) limited to 25 pages; reply briefs to 15 pages.

Briefs in support of and in opposition to a preliminary injunction motion cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Summary judgment briefs (support/opposition) limited to 25 pages; reply briefs to 15 pages.

Unless permitted by the Court, briefs in support of and in opposition to summary judgment motions cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages.

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

For cross-motions for summary judgment, the four sequential briefs are limited to 25 pages (first two), 20 pages (third), and 15 pages (fourth).

The first two briefs are limited to 25 pages, the third brief is limited to 20 pages, and the fourth brief is limited to 15 pages.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Daubert reply briefs filed by the party opposing summary judgment are limited to 5 pages.

The only exception is when the party moving to exclude is the party opposing summary judgment, in which case that party may file a reply brief (not to exceed 5 pages and filed no later than 7 days after the other party’s reply in support of summary judgment) in support of the Daubert motion.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs supporting or opposing class certification motions and class settlement approval motions are limited to 25 pages; reply briefs for these matters are limited to 15 pages, with additional pages likely granted for settlement briefs upon request.

Briefs in support of or opposition to class certification motions cannot exceed 25 pages, and reply briefs cannot exceed 15 pages. These limits also apply to motions for preliminary or final approval of class settlements (although, if the parties believe they need more space to adequately explain the basis for a class action settlement, this is the one type of brief for which a request for additional pages is likely to be granted).

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Reply briefs in support of a Daubert motion filed by the party opposing class certification are limited to 5 pages.

The only exception is when the party moving to exclude is the party opposing class certification, in which case that party may file a reply brief (not to exceed 5 pages and filed no later than 7 days after the other party’s reply in support of class certification) in support of the Daubert motion.

Attorney limit

40 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

Opening and opposition summary judgment/claim construction briefs limited to 40 pages; reply briefs limited to 20 pages.

The opening summary judgment (and claim construction) brief, as well as the opposition brief, cannot exceed 40 pages. The reply brief cannot exceed 20 pages.

Attorney limit

50 pages

Attorney limit

30 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

For cross-motions for summary judgment, first brief limited to 50 pages, third to 30 pages, fourth to 20 pages.

is limited to 50 pages, the third brief is limited to 30 pages, and the fourth brief is limited to 20 pages.

Limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Explanations of disputed jury instructions must not exceed one page.

Following each set of proposed versions of a disputed instruction, each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why the Court should give that party’s proposed instruction. Following the disputed instruction, each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why the instruction should or should not be given.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine brief

Memoranda in support of and opposition to motions in limine are limited to 5 pages.

The memoranda in support of and in opposition to each motion in limine shall be no longer than five pages.

Limit

1 pages

Applies to

Objection statement

Spacing

Double

Objections to the unconscious bias jury video must be filed as a statement not exceeding one double-spaced page.

If a party objects to prospective jurors’ viewing this video, the party must file a short statement (not to exceed one page double-spaced) explaining its objection.

Limit

1 pages

Applies to

Statement of the case

Spacing

Double

The proposed Statement of the Case is limited to one double-spaced page unless the case is extremely complex.

Unless the case is extremely complex, this statement should not exceed one page (double-spaced).

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs in non-jury civil cases are limited to 10 pages.

They must include trial briefs not to exceed 10 pages each

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instructions

Explanation of disputed jury instruction limited to one page.

Following the disputed instruction, each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why the instruction should or should not be given.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Objection statement

Spacing

Double

Objection to unconscious bias video requires filing statement not exceeding one page double-spaced.

If a party objects to prospective jurors' viewing this video, the party must file a short statement (not to exceed one page double-spaced) explaining its objection.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Joint statement for unresolved discovery disputes limited to 5 single-spaced pages, 12-point font or greater.

If the parties are unable to reach a resolution, they must file a joint statement of at most five single-spaced pages (12-point font or greater) that: (1) describes each unresolved issue; and (2) states each party’s final proposed compromise with respect to each unresolved issue.

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Supporting declarations

Supporting declarations and documentation limited to 15 pages per party.

Each party may submit supporting declarations and documentation of up to fifteen pages.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Joint statement for discovery disputes limited to 5 single-spaced pages; supporting docs up to 15 pages.

If the parties are unable to reach a resolution, they must file a joint statement of at most five single-spaced pages (12-point font or greater) that: (1) describes each unresolved issue; and (2) states each party’s final proposed compromise with respect to each unresolved issue. Each party may submit supporting declarations and documentation of up to fifteen pages.

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Individual statements for discovery disputes limited to 2 pages, filed under Discovery Letter Brief.

In the rare event that the parties are unable to file a joint statement, each party may file a statement of at most two pages. The statement(s) must be filed in ECF under the Civil Events category of Motions and Related Filings > Motions: General > Discovery Letter Brief.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Discovery joint statement

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Single

Discovery dispute joint statements are limited to 5 single-spaced pages with minimum 12-point font.

If the parties are unable to reach a resolution, they must file a joint statement of at most five single-spaced pages (12-point font or greater) that: (1) describes each unresolved issue; and (2) states each party's final proposed compromise with respect to each unresolved issue.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages.

File trial briefs not to exceed ten (10) pages that shall address controlling issues of law and any other issues that may arise during trial.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine brief

Motion in limine briefs (opening and opposition) are limited to 10 pages.

No such brief may exceed ten pages.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Trial briefing on unresolved issues

Parties may submit up to 5 pages of briefing on unresolved issues by 6:00 PM the day before the witness testifies.

By no later than 6:00 p.m. on the day before a witness testifies, each party may submit up to five (5) pages of briefing on all issues left unresolved after the preceding evening’s meet and confer.

Limit

75 exhibits

Applies to

Exhibit list

Joint Exhibit List limited to 75 exhibits; each party may have its own list of up to 75 additional exhibits.

The parties may jointly prepare and present a Joint Exhibit List containing no more than 75 exhibits that have been agreed upon by both parties as being pre-admitted exhibits at trial. Each individual party may also serve and present its own Party Exhibit List of no more than 75 additional exhibits.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs limited to 10 pages.

File trial briefs not to exceed ten (10) pages that shall address controlling issues of law and any other issues that may arise during trial.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Single

Unresolved discovery disputes require a joint statement (max 5 single-spaced pages, 12+ point font) detailing issues and proposed compromises.

If the parties are unable to reach a resolution, they must file a joint statement of at most 5 single-spaced pages (12-point font or greater) with 2.5 pages allotted per side that: (1) describes each unresolved issue; and (2) states each party’s final proposed compromise with respect to each unresolved issue.

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Discovery letter brief statements are limited to 2 pages.

statement of at most two pages.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Single

Joint statements for unresolved discovery disputes are limited to 5 single-spaced pages (12-point font or larger) with 2.5 pages per side.

If the parties are unable to reach a resolution, they must file a joint statement of at most 5 single-spaced pages (12-point font or greater) with 2.5 pages allotted per side that: (1) describes each unresolved issue; and (2) states each party’s final proposed compromise with respect to

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Parties unable to file a joint discovery dispute statement may each file a statement not exceeding two pages.

In the rare event that the parties are unable to file a joint statement, each party may file a statement of at most two pages.

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Settlement conference statement

Settlement Conference Statement is limited to 20 pages, excluding exhibits, and must be on pleading paper.

The Settlement Conference Statement shall be submitted on pleading paper and may not exceed 20 pages (excluding supporting exhibits).

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Additional confidential statement

Additional Confidential Statement is limited to 10 pages, excluding exhibits, and must be submitted at least 8 calendar days before the Settlement Conference.

Any party may submit an Additional Confidential Statement to the Court of up to 10 pages (excluding supporting exhibits), no later than eight (8) days prior to the Settlement Conference date.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Single

Joint discovery statements are limited to 5 single-spaced pages (12-point font or greater), with 2.5 pages allotted per side.

If the parties are unable to reach a resolution, they must file a joint statement of at most 5 single-spaced pages (12-point font or greater) with 2.5 pages allotted per side that: (1) describes each unresolved issue; and (2) states each party’s final proposed compromise with respect to

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

If the parties cannot file a joint discovery dispute statement, each party may file a statement of at most two pages.

In the rare event that the parties are unable to file a joint statement, each party may file a statement of at most two pages.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Discovery joint statement

Font

12 pt

Joint statement for discovery disputes limited to 5 pages, 12-point font

the parties shall prepare a joint statement of not more than five pages (12-point or greater font) stating the following:

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Discovery joint statements are limited to five pages.

the parties shall prepare a joint statement of not more than five pages (12-point or greater font) stating the following:

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint letter

Joint letter limited to 5 pages (excluding cover) with specific exhibit restrictions.

The joint letter shall not exceed five (5) pages, excluding the cover page, without leave of Court, and may not be accompanied by exhibits or affidavits other than exact copies of interrogatories, requests for production of documents and/or responses, privilege logs, and relevant deposition testimony.

Attorney limit

12 pages

Applies to

Joint letter

Joint letter exhibits limited to 12 pages, must be clearly marked and tabbed.

The parties may only attach 12 pages of exhibit(s), which must be clearly marked and tabbed.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Settlement conference statement

Settlement Conference Statement limited to 10 pages text and 20 pages exhibits.

The Settlement Conference Statement shall be served on opposing counsel. It may not exceed 10 pages of text and 20 pages of exhibits, which must be tabbed.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Confidential letter

Confidential Letter limited to 5 pages text and 15 pages exhibits.

The parties must submit the additional information listed below either in the exchanged statement or in a separate, optional Confidential Letter that is not served on the other parties, and which may not exceed 5 pages of text and 15 pages of exhibits.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Settlement conference statement

Settlement Conference Statement limited to 10 pages text + 20 pages exhibits (tabbed)

The Settlement Conference Statement shall be served on opposing counsel. It may not exceed 10 pages of text and 20 pages of exhibits, which must be tabbed.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Confidential letter

Confidential Letter may not exceed 5 pages of text.

The parties must submit the additional information listed below either in the exchanged statement or in a separate, optional Confidential Letter that is not served on the other parties, and which may not exceed 5 pages of text.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

Cross-motions for summary judgment require four sequential briefs with specific page limits: 25, 25, 20, and 15 pages.

If the parties have cross-motions for summary judgment, then they must file four briefs sequentially: motion (twenty-five pages), opposition/cross-motion (twenty-five pages), opposition/reply (twenty pages), and reply (fifteen pages).

Attorney limit

10 pages

Attorney limit

5 pages

Settlement statements limited to 10 pages (20 pages attachments) or 5 pages (5 pages attachments), or combination.

The information may be provided in exchanged statements (up to ten pages with twenty pages of attachments), separate confidential statements (up to five pages with five pages of attachments), or a combination thereof, not exceeding these page limits.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Defendant's reply in bench trial is limited to 15 pages.

The defendant’s reply (up to fifteen pages) is due seven days later.

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine are limited to five motions, seven pages each, and must be titled with a specific format.

the parties must serve (but not file) their motions in limine, which generally should not exceed five motions, are limited to seven pages each (absent leave of court), must be limited to circumstances requiring advance ruling, and must be titled "[Party's Name]'s Motion in Limine [#] to Exclude [Subject]."

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Oppositions to motions in limine are limited to seven pages each.

the opposing party must serve its separate oppositions, each in a separate memorandum entitled "[Party's Name]'s Opposition to Motion in Limine [#] to Exclude [Subject]," and limited to seven pages each (absent leave of court).

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opening brief

Plaintiff's opening brief in bench trial is limited to 25 pages.

The plaintiff’s opening brief (up to twenty-five pages) is due forty-nine days before the pretrial conference.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Defendant's opposition in bench trial is limited to 25 pages.

The defendant’s opposition and brief on affirmative defenses and any counterclaims (up to twenty-five pages) is due fourteen days later.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

Plaintiff's reply in bench trial is limited to 25 pages.

The plaintiff’s reply and opposition (up to twenty-five pages) is due fourteen days later.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

Summary judgment motions limited to 25 pages per side.

Absent prior leave of Court, the parties are limited to filing one summary judgment motion per side, not to exceed 25 pages in length.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint letter

Font

12 pt

Margins

1 in

Joint letters limited to 5 pages, 12pt font minimum, 1-inch margins minimum.

Joint letters shall be in text-searchable PDF format and shall not exceed five pages (12-point font or greater; margins no less than one inch) without leave of the Court.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Discovery exhibit

Discovery exhibits limited to 25 pages without leave of court.

The parties shall submit one exhibit that sets forth each disputed discovery request in full, followed immediately by the objections and/or responses thereto. No other information shall be included in the exhibit. An additional set of exhibits is allowed for declarations or other documents relevant to the discovery dispute. Such exhibits shall not exceed twenty-five pages without leave of the Court.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

Summary judgment motions limited to one per side, not to exceed 25 pages.

Absent prior leave of Court, the parties are limited to filing one summary judgment motion per side, not to exceed 25 pages in length.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint letter

Spacing

Single

Margins

1 in

Joint letters limited to 5 pages, 12-point font, single-spaced, 1-inch margins.

Joint letters shall be in text-searchable PDF format and shall not exceed five pages (12-point font or greater; single-spaced, margins no less than one inch) without leave of the Court.

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Individual letter

Individual letters (max 2 pages) allowed when joint letter not possible.

In the rare instance that a joint letter is not possible, each side may submit a letter not to exceed two pages, which shall include an explanation of why a joint letter was not possible.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Discovery exhibit

Discovery dispute exhibits limited to 25 pages without leave.

Such exhibits shall not exceed twenty-five pages without leave of the Court.

Attorney limit

24 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

Motions in limine must be jointly filed (max 24 pages), with opposition (max 24 pages) due 7 days later.

(f) Motions in Limine. Any motions in limine that could not be settled at the pretrial meeting shall be filed with the pretrial statement. All motions in limine shall be contained within one jointly filed document, limited to twenty-four pages, with each motion listed as a subheading. Opposition to the motions in limine shall be contained within one document, limited to twenty-four pages, with corresponding subheadings, and filed seven days thereafter.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Settlement conference statement

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Settlement conference statement limited to 10 pages, exhibits to 20 pages

The settlement conference statement shall not exceed ten pages of text. Parties are encouraged to include as exhibits any key documents and deposition excerpts. The exhibits to the settlement conference statement shall not exceed twenty pages.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Confidential settlement letter

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Confidential settlement letter limited to 5 pages

The confidential settlement letter, not to exceed five pages of text, must include the following:

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Joint statement for unresolved discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.

If the parties are unable to reach a resolution, they must file a joint statement of five pages or less that: (1) describes each unresolved issue; and (2) states each party’s final proposed compromise with respect to each unresolved issue.

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Individual statement

If unable to file joint statement, each party may file individual statement limited to 2 pages.

In the rare event that the parties are unable to file a joint statement, each party may file a statement of two pages or less.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Joint statements for discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.

they must file a joint statement of five pages or less that: (1) describes each unresolved issue; and (2) states each party’s proposed compromise with respect to each unresolved issue.

Plaintiff limit

25 pages

Defense limit

25 pages

Plaintiff limit

20 pages

Defense limit

15 pages

Cross-motions for summary judgment limited to four briefs with specific sequence.

If so, only four briefs will be allowed: (1) opening brief by the plaintiff side; (2) opposition brief by the defense side; (3) reply brief by the plaintiff side; (4) reply brief by the defense side.

Plaintiff limit

25 pages

Defense limit

25 pages

Plaintiff limit

20 pages

Defense limit

15 pages

Summary judgment briefs have specific page limits: 25, 25, 20, and 15 pages.

The first two briefs are limited to twenty-five (25) pages each; the third brief is limited to twenty (20) pages; and the fourth brief is limited to fifteen (15) pages.

Defense limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Fourth brief must be filed at least 21 calendar days before hearing date.

The proposed schedule shall require that the fourth brief must be filed at least twenty-one (21) calendar days before the hearing date on the cross-motions.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint letter

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Single

Joint letter limited to 5 pages, 12-point font, single-spaced.

Unless granted leave of Court, the joint letter shall not exceed five (5) pages, evenly divided between the Parties, and formatted with text at 12-point font or greater, single-spaced with reasonable margins, and line breaks between paragraphs.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Settlement conference statement

Settlement Conference Statements are limited to 10 pages of text.

Each Settlement Conference Statement shall comply with Civil L.R. 3-4(c) and shall not exceed ten (10) pages of text.

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Exhibits

Exhibits to a Settlement Conference Statement are limited to 20 pages.

The exhibits to a Settlement Conference Statement shall not exceed twenty (20) pages.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Confidential settlement statement

Confidential Settlement Statements are limited to 5 pages of text.

Each Confidential Settlement Statement shall comply with Civil L.R. 3-4(c) and shall not exceed five (5) pages of text.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint letter

Discovery disputes require meet and confer, then joint letter (max 5 pages) within 5 business days

In lieu of filing formal discovery motions, lead trial counsel for the parties shall meet and confer in a good faith effort to resolve the matter. Within five (5) business days of the meet and confer session, the parties shall file a detailed joint letter. It shall not exceed five (5) pages, excluding the cover page, without prior leave of court.

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter

Discovery dispute joint letters must be filed within 5 business days and are limited to 5 pages (excluding cover page).

Within five (5) business days of the meet and confer session, the parties shall file a detailed joint letter. It shall not exceed five (5) pages, excluding the cover page, without prior leave of court.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Settlement statement

Settlement Conference Statement limited to 10 pages of text and 20 pages of exhibits.

The Settlement Conference Statement shall not exceed ten (10) pages of text and twenty (20) pages of exhibits

Attorney limit

1 motions

Applies to

Motion for summary judgment

Only one motion for summary judgment per side will be addressed absent good cause.

Absent of a showing of good cause, the Court will address only one motion for summary judgment per side.

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Discovery

Declaration and exhibits for telephonic conference request limited to 7 pages.

The moving party may attach exhibits to the declaration, but the declaration and exhibits combined may not exceed seven pages.

Attorney limit

8 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Joint discovery letter brief limited to 8 double-spaced pages, no exhibits except specified documents, no footnotes.

The joint letter shall not exceed eight (8) double-spaced pages, excluding the cover page, without leave of Court, and may not be accompanied by exhibits or affidavits other than exact copies of interrogatories, requests for production of documents and/or responses, privilege logs, and relevant deposition testimony. In addition, the joint letter shall not contain any footnotes.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Opening and opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply brief limited to 15 pages.

The opening and opposition briefs shall not exceed 25 pages; the reply brief shall not exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

6 pages

Applies to

Opening brief

Opening briefs must be filed at least 6 weeks before claim construction hearing.

Opening briefs in support of claim construction must be filed at least six weeks before the date of the claim construction hearing, and the briefing schedule set forth at Patent Local Rule 4-5 will apply.

Attorney limit

1 motions

Applies to

Motion

Each party limited to one dispositive motion (Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment, or Summary Adjudication) unless Court permits otherwise

Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, only one Motion for Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment, or Summary Adjudication may be filed by each party.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Font

12 pt

Spacing

Double

Joint statements for discovery disputes are limited to 10 pages with specific formatting requirements.

The joint statement must not exceed 10 pages, exclusive of the caption page, double-spaced with 12-point font and in text-searchable PDF format.

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before pretrial conference; responses due 7 days before; combined documents limited to 20 pages each.

All other motions in limine must be filed at least 14 days before the pretrial conference, with responses due 7 days before the pretrial conference. No party may file a reply without leave of Court. Except as otherwise ordered by the Court, each party’s motions in limine must be combined in a single document not to exceed 20 pages, and each party’s responses to motions in limine must be combined in a single document not to exceed 20 pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine document limited to 15 pages.

For all other motions in limine, each side may file not more than 5 motions in limine set forth in a single document that does not exceed 15 pages double-spaced in 12-point font.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Response to motion in limine

Responses to motions in limine limited to 15 pages.

Each party's responses to motions in limine must be contained in a single document that does not exceed 15 pages double-spaced in 12-point font.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Font

12 pt

Joint statement for complex disputes limited to 5 pages with 12-point font.

For more complex disputes, the parties shall prepare a joint statement of not more than five pages (12-point or greater font) that contains the following:

Attorney limit

1500 words

Applies to

Discovery dispute letter

Discovery dispute letter has specific word limits for different sections

It shall include the following information and shall conform to the following word limits2:

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine are limited to 10 pages.

Motions in limine may not exceed 10 pages.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Settlement conference statement

Settlement Conference Statement limited to 10 pages text plus 20 pages exhibits.

The statement should conform to the formatting requirements of Civil L.R. 3-4 and should not exceed 10 pages of text. A party may include exhibits with its statement, but the exhibits should not exceed 20 total pages.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Settlement conference statement

Settlement conference statement limited to 5 pages.

The letter should not exceed five pages.

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine deadlines and page limits (21/14/7 days, 7/7/3 pages)

Except as otherwise ordered, any motions in limine must be filed at least 21 calendar days prior to the pre-trial conference. Any oppositions must be filed at least 14 calendar days prior to the pre-trial conference. Any replies must be filed at least 7 calendar prior to the pre-trial conference. Motions and oppositions may be no more than 7 pages, and replies may be no more than 3 pages. Please limit motions in limine to circumstances that really need a ruling in advance. Usually five or fewer motions per side is sufficient. Each motion should address a single topic. Advance permission is required for more or longer motions.

Attorney limit

0 minutes

Required

Always

Applies to

Examination time

All examination time (direct, cross, re-direct, re-cross) must fit within party's time limit.

All of your examination time (whether direct, cross, re-direct or re-cross) for all witnesses must fit within your time limit and you may allocate it as you wish.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Motion brief

Spacing

Double

Motion briefs limited to 15 pages (except SJ motions at 25 pages), must be on 28-line double-spaced pleading paper

Briefs or Memoranda of Points and Authorities in support of, or in opposition to, any motions filed in an action must be typed on 28-line, double-spaced pleading paper and, except for summary judgment motions, may not exceed 15 pages in length, exclusive of title pages, indexes of cases, table of contents, exhibits, affidavits and summaries of argument, if required. Briefs exceeding10 pages in length must contain an additional summary of argument, including reference to any important cases cited.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

Summary judgment motions limited to 25 pages, one per party, with leave required to exceed

Summary judgment memoranda may not exceed 25 pages. Each party is limited to filing one summary judgment motion. Any party wishing to exceed this limit must request leave of the Court and must show good cause.

Applies to

Trial time

Fixed time limits set at final pretrial conference; counsel must track and report daily usage.

Ordinarily, the Court shall set fixed time limits at the final pretrial conference. All of your examination time (whether direct, cross, re-direct or re-cross) for all witnesses must fit within your time limit and you may allocate it as you wish. Opening and closing time limits shall be separately considered. Counsel must keep track of everyone’s usage. At the end of each day, counsel must confer over the time used and the time remaining for all parties and advise the Court daily. The Court will also try to keep track.

Attorney limit

8 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 8 pages) with up to 12 pages of attachments.

After the parties have met and conferred, the parties shall prepare a joint letter of not more than eight (8) pages explaining the dispute. Up to twelve (12) pages of attachments may be added.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Defendants' cross-motion must be in opposition (max 25 pages) filed 14 days after motion.

If Defendants wish to file a cross motion as well as an opposition to the motion, any cross-motion shall be contained within the opposition to the motion, which may contain up to twenty-five (25) pages in total, and shall be filed fourteen (14) days after the filing of the motion.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply (max 15 pages) must be filed 7 days after opposition.

The reply to the motion shall include the opposition to any cross-motion, may contain up to fifteen (15) pages in total, and shall be filed seven (7) days after the filing of the opposition.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply to cross motion

Reply to cross-motion (max 15 pages) must be filed 7 days after opposition.

A reply to any cross-motion may contain up to fifteen (15) pages, and shall be filed seven (7) days after the filing of the opposition.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

Motions in limine limited to 25 pages total

All motions in limine shall be contained within one document, limited to twenty-five (25) pages pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-2(b), with each motion listed as a

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Joint proposed jury instructions

Joint proposed jury instructions limited to 25 pages, filed 7 days after pretrial meeting.

contained within one document, limited to twenty-five (25) pages, with corresponding subheadings, and filed seven (7) days thereafter.

Plaintiff limit

25 pages

Defendant limit

25 pages

Defendant limit

15 pages

Applies to

Motion

Summary judgment motions have specific timing and page limits: plaintiffs file 6 weeks before cut-off, defendants file cross-motion within 25-page opposition 14 days after, reply 15 pages 7 days after opposition.

If Plaintiffs wish to file a motion for summary judgment, they shall do so six (6) weeks before the cut-off date. If Defendants wish to file a cross motion as well as an opposition to the motion, any cross-motion shall be contained within the opposition to the motion, which may contain up to twenty-five (25) pages in total, and shall be filed fourteen (14) days after the filing of the motion. The reply to the motion shall include the opposition to any cross-motion, may contain up to fifteen (15) pages in total, and shall be filed seven (7) days after the filing of the opposition.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine limited to 25 pages total in one document.

All motions in limine shall be contained within one document, limited to twenty-five (25) pages pursuant to Civil L.R. 7-2(b), with each motion listed as a subheading.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Joint trial setting conference statement

Joint Trial Setting Conference Statement due 10 days before conference, max 10 pages.

No later than 10 days before the Trial Setting Conference, the parties shall file a Joint Trial Setting Conference Statement, not to exceed 10 pages in length, containing the following information:

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

Font

Times New Roman 12 pt

Spacing

Double

Motions in limine limited to 7 pages and must address single topics.

Each motion in limine should be separate and address a single topic. Motions in limine and oppositions to motions in limine shall contain no more than 7 pages of briefing.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Motion

Only one motion for summary judgment per party unless court permits otherwise.

One Motion per Party: Unless otherwise permitted by the Court, only one Motion for Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication may be filed by each party.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Cross-motions for summary judgment must be incorporated into opposition brief (max 25 pages).

Any Cross-Motion for Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication shall be incorporated into the Opposition to the original like motion. The combined Opposition/Cross-Motion shall not exceed 25 pages in length.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Opposition to cross-motions must be incorporated into reply brief (max 15 pages).

Any opposition to a Cross-Motion shall be incorporated into the Reply to the opposition to the original like motion. The combined Reply/Opposition shall be limited to 15 pages in length.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply to opposition to cross-motion must be filed within 7 days (max 15 pages).

A Reply to the Opposition to the Cross-Motion may be filed and served not more than 7 days after the filing of the combined Reply/Opposition and shall be limited to 15 pages in length.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Opening and responsive briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.

The opening and responsive briefs shall not exceed 25 pages; the reply brief shall not exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs limited to 15 pages unless court orders otherwise.

Each party shall submit a trial brief not to exceed 15 pages absent court order.

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Discovery disputes must be filed as joint letter briefs (max 3 pages).

All other requests for discovery relief (including requests for discovery-related sanctions) must be made by the parties in a joint letter brief no longer than three pages.

Pro se limit

7 pages

Applies to

Case management statement

In pro se cases, parties should attempt a joint statement; if not possible, separate statements are allowed, each limited to 7 pages.

In cases involving pro se litigants, parties shall attempt to file a joint statement; if after due diligence, an agreement cannot be reached, the parties may file separate case management statements, with each statement not to exceed seven (7) pages.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Motion

Each party or side is limited to one summary judgment motion.

Each party or side is limited to filing one summary judgment motion.

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion in limine limited to 7 pages of briefing per side.

Each motion in limine should address a single, separate topic, and contain no more than seven (7) pages of briefing per side.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial brief limited to 10 pages.

A trial brief not to exceed ten (10) pages on any controlling issues of law.

Attorney limit

0 pages

Applies to

Trial time

The Court sets fixed time limits at the final pretrial conference; counsel must track and report time usage daily, and side bar time may be charged to the requesting party if the objection is overruled.

Ordinarily, the Court shall set fixed time limits at the final pretrial conference. All of counsels' examination time (whether direct, cross, re-direct or re-cross) for all witnesses must fit within the time limits and may be allocated as counsel wish. The time limits for opening statements and closing arguments shall be considered separately. Counsel must keep track of everyone's usage. At the end of each day, counsel must confer over the time used and the time remaining for all parties and advise the Court daily. If a party requests a side bar to argue and objection, and the Court overrules that party's objection, the Court may charge the time spent at side bar to that party.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs limited to 15 pages except for summary judgment and claim construction motions.

Except for motions for summary judgment and claim construction briefs, all briefs, whether in support of, in opposition to, or in reply to any motio may not exceed fifteen (15) pages in length.

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Discovery disputes require joint letter brief (max 8 pages) with up to 12 pages of attachments.

After the parties have met and conferred, the parties shall prepare a joint letter brief of not more than eight (8) pages explaining the dispute. Up to twelve (12) pages of attachments may be added.

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion for summary judgment

Motions for summary judgment limited to 25 pages.

All issues shall be contained within one motion, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages in length, and shall conform with Civil Local Rule 7-2.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Claim construction brief

Opening and opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply brief limited to 15 pages.

The opening and opposition briefs shall not exceed 25 pages; the reply brief shall not exceed 15 pages.

Attorney limit

60 minutes

Applies to

Tutorial presentation

Each side gets 45-60 minutes for technology tutorial presentation.

Each side will be permitted 45-60 minutes to present a short summary and explanation of the technology at issue.

Attorney limit

120 minutes

Applies to

Claim construction hearing

Claim construction hearings scheduled one week after tutorials, limited to two hours.

Claim construction hearings will take place one week following tutorials. Claim construction hearings generally will be scheduled for no longer than two hours on

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial brief limited to 10 pages.

A trial brief not to exceed ten (10) pages on any controlling issues of law.

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion in limine and opposition is limited to 7 pages.

Each motion in limine should address a single, separate topic, and contain no more than seven pages of briefing per side.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs limited to 25 pages with no opposition allowed.

Serve and file trial briefs (not to exceed 25 pages), which shall specify each cause of action and defense remaining to be tried along with a statement of the applicable legal standard (no opposition shall be filed);

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Maximum 10 motions in limine in one document limited to 25 pages.

Serve and file no more than ten motions in limine, which shall be filed in one document not to exceed 25 pages;

Attorney limit

1 motions

Applies to

Motion

One summary judgment motion per party; additional motions require leave of court.

Parties are limited to filing one motion for summary judgment. Any party wishing to exceed this limit must request leave of Court.

Attorney limit

1 count

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

Parties limited to one summary judgment motion; additional motions require leave of court.

Parties are limited to filing one motion for summary judgment. Any party wishing to exceed this limit must request leave of Court.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before Pretrial Conference, limited to 25 pages; oppositions due 7 days before.

Any party wishing to have motions in limine heard prior to the commencement of trial must file and serve same no later than fourteen days prior to the date set for the Pretrial Conference. All motions in limine shall be contained in one document, limited to 25 pages and prepared in accordance with Civil L. R. 7-2(b), with each motion listed as a subheading. Opposition to the motions in limine shall be contained in one document, limited to 25 pages, with corresponding subheadings, and shall be filed and served no later than seven days prior to the Pretrial Conference. No reply papers will be considered.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Preliminary jury statement

Preliminary statement to the jury should not exceed one paragraph unless case is extremely complex.

In a jury trial, the parties shall provide a simplified statement of the case to be read to the jury during voir dire and as a part of the proposed jury instructions. Unless the case is extremely complex, this statement should not exceed one paragraph.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Attorney limit

5 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Motion

Joinder of motions counts toward page limits; excess pages will be disregarded

If a party files its own motion and joins in another party’s motion, both the party’s own motion and the joined motion will count toward the party’s page limits. Excess pages will not be considered by the Court.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Motion

Joined motions and multiple parties count toward page limits.

If a party files its own motion and joins in another party’s motion, both the party’s own motion and the joined motion will count toward the party’s page limits. Where multiple parties are represented by the same counsel, all motions filed by those parties are limited to a single brief which complies with the page limits set forth above, absent leave of court.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Motion

Page limits are maximums; excess pages will not be considered.

These page limits are maximums, not minimums. Counsel and parties are encouraged to be concise. Excess pages will not be considered by the Court.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instructions

Each party's explanation for a disputed jury instruction is limited to one page.

If, after meeting and conferring in good faith, the parties cannot agree on a proposed jury instruction, each party's proposed version shall be provided and identified as "Disputed Instruction No. __ Re _______, Offered by ________," with blanks filled in as appropriate. All proposed versions of the same instruction shall bear the same number. Following each set of proposed versions of a disputed instruction, each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why the Court should give that party's proposed instruction.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instructions

Each party's explanation for whether a disputed instruction should be given is limited to one page.

If the parties dispute whether a particular instruction should be given at all, the proponent of the instruction shall provide proposed language, identified as "Disputed Instruction No. __ Re _______, Offered by ________," with blanks filled in as appropriate. Following the disputed instruction, each party shall explain, in no more than one page why the instruction should or should not be given.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Verdict form

Each party's explanation for a disputed verdict form is limited to one page.

Proposed Verdict Forms. The parties are expected to meet and confer and file a joint proposed verdict form. If, after a good faith effort to meet and confer, the parties cannot agree on a joint form, the parties may submit separate proposed verdict forms. If the verdict form is disputed, each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why its proposed verdict form should be given.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Statement of case

Spacing

Double

Parties must jointly file a proposed Statement of the Case, limited to one page double-spaced unless extremely complex.

Proposed Statement of the Case. The parties shall jointly file a proposed Statement of the Case to be read to the jury during voir dire. Unless the case is extremely complex, this statement should not exceed one page (double-spaced).

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are optional but limited to five pages and must not duplicate the joint pretrial statement.

Trial Briefs. Parties are not required to file trial briefs. If a party chooses to file a trial brief, it shall not be longer than five pages. Trial briefs shall not duplicate the contents of the joint pretrial statement and proposed order.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Explanations for disputed jury instructions are limited to one page per party.

Following each set of proposed versions of a disputed instruction, each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why the Court should give that party’s proposed instruction.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Verdict form explanation

Disputed verdict form explanations limited to one page.

If the verdict form is disputed, each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why its proposed verdict form should be given.

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Each party may submit up to 2 pages explaining why its proposed jury instruction should be given; a party opposing an instruction may submit a 2-page explanation.

Following each set of competing versions of a disputed instruction, each party may explain, in no more than two pages, why the Court should give that party’s proposed instruction. Any party taking the position that an instruction should not be given at all may submit a two-page explanation of its position in lieu of a counter-version.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Voir dire explanation

Disagreements on voir dire questions must be explained in no more than one page per party.

If the parties disagree on any proposed question, the disagreement should be noted and explained, in no more than one page per party.

Attorney limit

10 withholding_percentage

Attorney limit

25 withholding_percentage

10-25% of attorney's fees withheld until post-distribution accounting filed.

The Court will typically withhold between 10% and 25% of the attorney’s fees granted at final approval until after the post-distribution accounting has been filed.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Opening sumf

Opening SUMF should not exceed 15 pages in most cases.

In most cases, the Opening SUMF should not exceed fifteen (15) pages.

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Responsive sumf

Responsive SUMF should add no more than 5 pages to the Opening SUMF.

In most cases, the Responsive SUMF should add no more than five (5) pages to the Opening SUMF.

Attorney limit

0 pages

Required

Always

Page limit extension requests must be filed at least 3 business days before deadline.

Requests to enlarge page limits will rarely be granted, but any such requests must be filed at least three business days prior to the filing deadline.

Attorney limit

0 pages

Required

Always

Requests to enlarge page limits are rarely granted.

Requests to enlarge page limits are rarely granted.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Each party may explain disputed instructions in no more than one page.

Following each set of proposed versions of a disputed instruction, each party shall explain, in no more than one page, why the Court should give that party's proposed instruction.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Objection to unconscious bias video

Spacing

Double

Objections to unconscious bias video must be filed in one page double-spaced.

Prospective jurors will be shown a video on unconscious bias in the jury office. If a party objects to prospective jurors' viewing this video, the party must file a short statement (not to exceed one page double-spaced) explaining its objection.

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Supporting declaration

Supporting declarations for discovery disputes are limited to 15 pages.

Each party may submit supporting declarations and documentation of up to fifteen pages.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Jury instruction argument

Argument in support of disputed jury instructions is limited to 1 page per instruction.

For each disputed instruction, the parties shall highlight the differences of the versions presented and provide brief argument—not to exceed one (1) page—in support of their preferred version.

Limit

1 pages

Applies to

Joint simplified statement of the case

Joint simplified Statement of the Case must not exceed one page.

File a joint simplified Statement of the Case to be read to the jury during voir dire as part of the proposed jury instructions. Unless the case is extremely complex, this statement should not exceed one (1) page.

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

If joint statement is not possible, each party may file a 2-page statement via ECF under Discovery Letter Brief.

In the rare event that the parties are unable to file a joint statement, each party may file a statement of at most two pages. The statement(s) must be filed in ECF under the Civil Events category of Motions and Related Filings > Motions: General > Discovery Letter Brief.

Attorney limit

0 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

No reply briefs are permitted for motions in limine.

There will be no reply briefs.

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Declaration

Written request for telephonic conference on discovery disputes may include declaration exhibits not exceeding 7 pages.

the moving party shall file a written request for a telephonic conference for the purpose of enforcing the court's meet and confer requirement, or for the court to fashion an alternative procedure. The written request shall include a declaration which explains any attempt with the standing order. The moving party may attach exhibits to the declaration, not to exceed seven (7) pages.

Limit

12 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Discovery letter brief may include up to 12 pages of attachments.

Up to twelve (12) pages of attachments may be added.

Attorney limit

1 paragraphs

Applies to

Simplified jury statement

Simplified jury statement limited to one paragraph unless case is extremely complex.

In a jury trial, the parties shall provide a simplified statement of the case to be read to the jury during voir dire and as a part of the proposed jury instructions. Unless the case is extremely complex, this statement should not exceed one paragraph.

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial brief limited to 10 pages.

A trial brief not to exceed ten pages on any controlling issues of law.

Limit

1 pages

Applies to

Simplified statement of case

Simplified statement of the case for jury should not exceed one page.

Unless the case is extremely complex, this statement should not exceed one page.

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion in limine is limited to 7 pages of briefing per side.

Each motion in limine should address a single, separate topic, and contain no more than seven pages of briefing per side.

Attorney limit

1 pages

Applies to

Simplified statement of case

Simplified statement of the case should not exceed one page unless extremely complex.

Unless the case is extremely complex, this statement should not exceed one page.

Attorney limit

25 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Motion

Page limits are per side, not per party; multiple parties on same side share collective page limits

The page limits stated above are per side, not per party. For example, if multiple plaintiffs or multiple defendants seek summary judgment, the moving parties may jointly file a single motion for summary judgment that does not exceed 25 pages, or the moving parties may file separate motions for summary judgment that do not exceed 25 pages collectively. Opposition and reply briefs are subject to the corresponding collective page limits.

Attorney limit

10 pages

Attorney limit

5 pages

Required

Always

Applies to

Motion

Page limits are maximums; title pages, TOC, indexes, and exhibits excluded; notice of motion included

These page limits are maximums, not minimums – counsel and parties are encouraged to be concise. Title pages, tables of contents, indexes of cases, and exhibits are not included in these page limits. However, the notice of motion is included in the page limits, as set forth in Civil Local Rule 7-2.

Applies to

Mid discovery case management statement

Mid-discovery statement deadline set at approximate midpoint of fact discovery period.

This deadline shall be set at the approximate midpoint of the fact discovery period.

Attorney limit

90 minutes

Applies to

Claim construction argument

Each side gets 90 minutes for claim construction argument.

At the claim construction hearing, each side will generally be permitted 90 minutes to present its argument.

Attorney limit

18 months

Required

Always

Applies to

Trial schedule

18-month limit between initial conference and trial.

The parties should agree on a trial date and work backward from that date to ensure adequate time for dispositive and Daubert motions, class certification motions, expert discovery and other events. As a general rule, counsel should budget no more than 18 months between the initial case management conference and trial.

Required

Always

Page limits include summaries of argument but exclude title page, TOC, TOA, and exhibits.

These page limits include summaries of argument and exclude the title page, table of contents, table of authorities, and exhibits.

Attorney limit

90 minutes

Applies to

Claim construction argument

Each side gets 90 minutes for claim construction argument.

At the claim construction hearing, each side will generally be permitted 90 minutes to present its argument.

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Emergency applications are exempt from the 15-page brief limit.

Emergency applications do not have to comply with Judge Chhabria’s default 15-page limit for briefs.

Attorney limit

0 pages

Applies to

Motion

Page limit extensions for settlement motions are likely to be granted.

If the parties believe they need more space to adequately explain the basis for a settlement, they should make a request to extend the page limit for the motion. The Court will likely grant such a request for this kind of motion (despite rarely granting such requests for other motions).

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Emergency applications exempt from 15-page brief limit.

Emergency applications do not have to comply with Judge Chhabria's default 15-page limit for briefs.

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Declaration

Parties may submit up to 15 pages of supporting declarations and documentation for discovery dispute joint statements.

Each party may submit supporting declarations and documentation of up to fifteen pages.

Attorney limit

2 hours

Applies to

Hearing

Claim construction hearing limited to 2 hours.

The claim construction hearing generally will be scheduled for no longer than two hours. The Court will set the hearing date at the initial case management conference.

Attorney limit

0 minutes

Required

Always

Applies to

Opening closing statements

Opening and closing statements have separate time limits from examination time.

Opening and closing time limits shall be separately considered.