Northern District of Texas Page & Word Limits
3 rules from official source documents
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.
Page, word and line limits
- Limit
- 6250 words
- Limit
- 2500 words
- Applies to
- Brief
Motions and briefs limited to 6,250 words; replies limited to 2,500 words.
Limit any motion, response, brief, or memorandum to 6,250 words; limit any reply to 2,500 words.
- Attorney limit
- 12500 words
- Attorney limit
- 6250 words
- Applies to
- Brief
- Font
- 14 pt
Summary judgment principal briefs limited to 12,500 words; replies to 6,250 words.
Limit any summary judgment principal brief to 12,500 words; limit any reply to 6,250 words. See N.D. Tex. Civ. R. 56.5(b). Use 14-point font in the body of the briefing and 11-point font for footnotes. Do not file a sur-reply absent alternate permission from the Court.
Other limits (time, motions, days)
What page or word limits apply to brief in Northern District of Texas?
Judge Ada Brown's rule states these limits: 6250 words; 2500 words. Motions and briefs limited to 6,250 words; replies limited to 2,500 words.
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