Northern District of California Page & Word Limits

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Disputed excerpts

The Court will resolve no more than six pages of disputed excerpts in total, and the parties must provide sufficient information, including the deponent's identity and dispute context.

Parties are advised that the Court will not resolve more than six pages of disputed excerpts (in total) and the parties must give the Court sufficient information to resolve the dispute, including information on the deponent and any context for the dispute.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Brief

Spacing

Double

Each side’s brief explanation may not exceed two double-spaced pages, but the Court may order additional briefing if necessary.

“Brief” is defined as not exceeding two double-spaced pages per side. The Court will order additional briefing if necessary.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion in limine may not exceed four pages.

Each motion may not exceed more than four (4) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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 identified above, in response to the sealing motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

4 pages

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Joint letter brief

All other discovery-relief requests must be summarized in one joint letter brief, limited to four pages total and two 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).

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment motion

Summary judgment issues must be presented in one motion per side, limited to 25 pages and compliant with Civil Local Rule 7-2; additional motions require court leave, which may be requested when a side includes multiple parties.

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. Only one summary judgment motion may be filed collectively per side, absent leave of court. Leave of court to file more than one motion may be requested if multiple parties comprise one or both sides. This issue will be addressed at the Pre-filing Conference.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Cross motion

A summary-judgment cross-motion must be included in the opposition, may not exceed 25 pages, and must be filed 14 days after the motion is filed.

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

A reply may be up to 15 pages, must include opposition to any cross-motion, and must be filed 7 days after the 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.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Each party may file one opposition within 5 business days after the sealing motions are filed; the opposition is limited to 5 pages unless leave is 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 identified above, in response to the sealing motions.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply

Moving parties must file replies within 5 business days after oppositions are filed; replies are limited to 5 pages unless leave is 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.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion

Each party may file one motion addressing all disputed sealing materials, limited to 5 pages unless the Court grants leave.

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Separate statement

The Supporting Separate Statement is limited to 15 pages, and the Responsive Separate Statement may be no more than five pages longer than the opening statement.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

5 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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 identified above, in response to the sealing motions.

CRITICALCivil cases

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

Reply for opposing party limited to 15 pages.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Motion

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment memorandum

Summary judgment memoranda limited to 25 pages.

Summary judgment memoranda may not exceed 25 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

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.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Joint case management statement

The joint case management statement must not exceed ten (10) pages.

No later than fourteen (14) days before the further case management conference, the parties shall file a joint case management statement, not to exceed ten (10) pages, containing the following information:

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion or brief

Absent leave of court, all other motions (e.g., sanctions, attorneys' fees, stay, compel arbitration, remand) are limited to 10 pages for the motion/opening brief, 10 pages for the opposition, and 5 pages for the reply brief.

Absent leave of court, the page limits for all other types of motions and proceedings, except for those addressed above or those for 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 for attorneys' fees, motions to stay, motions to compel arbitration, and motions to remand.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Motion or brief

Absent leave of court, specified motions (FRCP 12, 23, 50, 56, 59, 65; FLSA collective certification; anti-SLAPP; Social Security appeals; claim construction) are limited to 25 pages for the motion/opening brief, 25 pages for the opposition, and 15 pages for the reply brief.

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Cross motion summary judgment brief

Cross-motion summary judgment briefs are limited to 25 pages for the first two briefs, 20 pages for the third brief, and 15 pages for the fourth brief.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Motion or brief

Absent leave of court, specified motions (FRCP 12, 23, 50, 56, 59, 65; FLSA collective certification; anti-SLAPP; Social Security appeals; claim construction) are limited to 25 pages for the motion/opening brief, 25 pages for the opposition, and 15 pages for the reply brief.

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Cross motion summary judgment brief

Cross-motion summary judgment briefs are limited to 25 pages for the first two briefs, 20 pages for the third brief, and 15 pages for the fourth brief.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Mid discovery case management statement

The Court may set a deadline for the filing of a mid-discovery case management statement, not to exceed ten (10) pages, at the approximate midpoint of the fact discovery period.

The Court may set a deadline for the filing of a mid-discovery case management statement, not to exceed ten (10) pages, at the approximate midpoint of the fact discovery period.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

3 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Letter

If meet-and-confer efforts do not resolve a discovery dispute, the parties must file a joint letter brief of no more than five pages describing each disputed issue.

If the parties are unable to reach a resolution through this process, they must file a joint letter brief of five pages or less that describes each disputed issue.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

The first and second cross-motion briefs are limited to 25 pages each, the third to 20 pages, and the fourth to 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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

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.

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

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.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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:

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Separate statement response

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages.

File trial briefs of no more than 10 pages

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs supporting or opposing all other motions are limited to 15 pages, and reply briefs 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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

In cross-motion summary judgment briefing, the first two briefs are limited to 25 pages, the third brief to 20 pages, and the fourth brief to 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Statement of the case

Spacing

Double

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs filed in bench trials must not exceed 10 pages each.

They must include trial briefs not to exceed 10 pages each

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Explanation of disputed jury instruction

Each party's explanation supporting its position on a disputed jury instruction is limited to one page (applies both to disputes over competing versions and to disputes over whether an instruction should be given at all).

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Statement of objection to bias video

Spacing

Double

A statement objecting to prospective jurors viewing the unconscious bias video must not exceed 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Following an instruction disputed as to whether it should be given, each party may explain its position 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Statement of objection to unconscious bias video

Spacing

Double

The statement of objection to the unconscious bias video may not exceed 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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,

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs supporting or opposing summary judgment, class certification, class settlement approval, and claim construction motions are limited to 25 pages, and reply briefs 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.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Brief

Briefs supporting or opposing all other motions are limited to 15 pages, and reply briefs 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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

In cross-motion summary judgment briefing, the first two briefs are limited to 25 pages, the third brief to 20 pages, and the fourth brief to 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages.

File trial briefs of no more than 10 pages

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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,

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

A request to change a case schedule date must be made by a joint statement of no more than three pages demonstrating 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Verdict form explanation

Each party must explain in no more than one page why its proposed verdict form should be given if the form is disputed.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Each party must provide no more than one page explaining why its proposed version of a disputed instruction should be given, with supporting case citations.

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, including supporting case citations.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Verdict form explanation

If the verdict form is disputed, each party's explanation of why its form should be given is 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Each party’s explanation about whether a disputed jury instruction should be given must be 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Verdict form explanation

Each party must explain in no more than one page why its proposed verdict form should be given if the form is disputed.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Each opposition is limited to five pages, and the moving party may not file a reply brief.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Evidentiary dispute statement

If the parties cannot resolve evidentiary disputes in good faith, each party must file one statement of no more than five pages by midnight.

If the parties cannot in good faith resolve all of their evidentiary disputes without the Court’s involvement, each party shall file a single statement of five pages or less framing its position on the dispute(s) by midnight.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Each party’s explanation supporting its disputed jury instruction must be no more than one page and include supporting case citations.

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, including supporting case citations.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Any trial brief a party elects to file is limited to five pages and must be filed at least seven days before trial begins.

If a party chooses to file a trial brief, it shall not be longer than five pages and must be filed at least seven days prior to the commencement of trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Verdict form explanation

Each party must explain in no more than one page why its proposed verdict form should be given if the form is disputed.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Each party must provide no more than one page explaining why its proposed version of a disputed instruction should be given, with supporting case citations.

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, including supporting case citations.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Jury instruction explanation

Each party must provide no more than one page explaining whether a disputed instruction should be given.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

A voluntarily filed trial brief is limited to five pages and must be filed at least seven days before trial begins.

If a party chooses to file a trial brief, it shall not be longer than five pages and must be filed at least seven days prior to the commencement of trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Opposition

Each opposition to a motion in limine is limited to five pages.

Each opposition is limited to five pages;

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Evidentiary dispute statement

If the parties cannot resolve evidentiary disputes in good faith without Court involvement, each party must file one statement of no more than five pages stating its position by midnight.

If the parties cannot in good faith resolve all of their evidentiary disputes without the Court’s involvement, each party shall file a single statement of five pages or less framing its position on the dispute(s) by midnight.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

50 pages

Limit

30 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

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.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

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.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

40 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Statement of the case

Spacing

Double

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

50 pages

Limit

30 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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).

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Reply brief

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.

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

40 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Summary judgment brief

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.

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

50 pages

Limit

30 pages

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Brief

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

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

20 pages

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Brief

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Discovery letter brief

Discovery letter brief statements are limited to 2 pages.

statement of at most two pages.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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].”

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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].”

CRITICAL

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).

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint letter

Spacing

Single

Margins

top 1 in, bottom 1 in, left 1 in, right 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Settlement conference statement

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Confidential settlement letter

Confidential settlement letter limited to 5 pages

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

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Confidential settlement letter

Confidential settlement letter limited to 5 pages

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

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

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

The letter should not exceed five pages.

The letter should not exceed five pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

The letter should not exceed five pages.

The letter should not exceed five pages.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

25 pages

Applies to

Motions in limine

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

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

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Reply

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.

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion *in limine* should address a single, separate topic, and contain no more than seven 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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion in limine should address a single, separate topic, and contain no more than seven (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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICAL

Limit

25 pages

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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);

CRITICALCivil cases

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;

WARNING

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Responsive separate statement

The responsive separate statement should generally add no more than 5 pages to the moving separate statement (guideline, not a hard cap).

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

WARNING

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Moving separate statement

The moving separate statement should generally not exceed 15 pages (guideline, not a hard cap).

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Statement of case

Spacing

Double

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).

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).

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Statement of case

Spacing

Double

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).

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).

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Voir dire explanation

If the parties disagree on any proposed question, the disagreement should be noted and 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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Attorney limit

1 page

Applies to

Voir dire explanation

If the parties disagree on any proposed question, the disagreement should be noted and 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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Statement of the case

Spacing

Double

Unless the case is extremely complex, the Statement of the Case should be no longer than one double-spaced page.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Statement of case

Spacing

Double

Unless the case is extremely complex, the proposed Statement of the Case should be no longer than one double-spaced page.

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

WARNINGCriminal cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Attorney limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Each motion in limine should address a single, separate topic, and contain no more than seven 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.

WARNINGCriminal cases

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.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Simplified statement of case

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

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

1 page

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.

WARNINGCriminal cases

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.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Simplified statement of case

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

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

INFOCivil cases

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.

INFOCivil cases

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.