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Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County Page & Word Limits

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Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Limit
30 pages
Applies to
Motion

All motions are limited to 30 pages excluding exhibits under EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained.

All motions shall not exceed 30 pages, excluding exhibits, pursuant to EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained.

Judge Danielle K. PieperCRITICAL
Limit
100 pages
Applies to
Exhibits

Exhibits to motions may not exceed 100 pages under EDCR 2.27(b).

All exhibits to motions shall not exceed 100 pages, pursuant to EDCR 2.27(b).

Judge Danielle K. PieperCRITICAL
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Cover letter

The cover letter accompanying a competing order is limited to 1 page.

Any competing order without obtaining opposing counsel's signature must be accompanied by a brief 1-page cover letter with bullet-points highlighting each instance of contested language and the reasons for the competing order.

Judge Mary Kay HolthusCRITICAL
Limit
30 pages
Applies to
Motion

All motions are limited to 30 pages, excluding exhibits, under EDCR 2.20(a) unless leave of court is obtained.

All motions shall not exceed 30 pages, excluding exhibits, pursuant to EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained

Judge Peter ThunellCRITICAL
Limit
100 pages
Applies to
Motion exhibits

Exhibits to motions are limited to 100 pages under EDCR 2.27(b).

All exhibits to motions shall not exceed 100 pages, pursuant to EDCR 2.27(b).

Judge Peter ThunellCRITICAL
Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Cover letter

A competing order submitted without opposing counsel's signature must be accompanied by a cover letter no longer than 1 page.

Any competing order without obtaining opposing counsel’s signature must be accompanied by a brief 1-page cover letter with bullet-points highlighting each instance of contested language and the reasons for the competing order.

Judge Peter ThunellCRITICAL
Limit
100 pages
Applies to
Courtesy copy

A party may attach up to 100 pages of exhibits to its courtesy copy if it believes the exhibits would help the Court.

However, if a party believes that certain of their exhibits would be helpful to the Court, the party may attach up to 100 pages of exhibits to their courtesy copy.

Judge Eric JohnsonINFO
Common questions about Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to motion in Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County?

Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Excludes exhibits. All motions are limited to 30 pages excluding exhibits under EDCR 2.20(a), unless leave of court is obtained.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to exhibits in Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County?

Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County's rule states these limits: 100 pages. Exhibits to motions may not exceed 100 pages under EDCR 2.27(b).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to cover letter in Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County?

Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County's rule states these limits: 1 pages. The cover letter accompanying a competing order is limited to 1 page.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Contested Orders

What page or word limits apply to motion exhibits in Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County?

Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County's rule states these limits: 100 pages. Exhibits to motions are limited to 100 pages under EDCR 2.27(b).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to courtesy copy in Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County?

Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County's rule states these limits: 100 pages. A party may attach up to 100 pages of exhibits to its courtesy copy if it believes the exhibits would help the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy Copies