New York Supreme Court, Kings 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 New York Supreme Court, Kings County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Pre mediation memorandum
An attorney's pre-mediation memorandum is limited to three pages.
At least ten (10) calendar days prior to the initial mediation session, each of the parties’ counsel shall provide the Mediator with a confidential memorandum, limited to three pages, setting forth: essential facts and client’s contentions about liability; the issues that are in dispute; what the adversary is expected to claim and the basis for such position; why the parties are at an impasse; the status of settlement negotiations; suggestions as to how the matter might be resolved, as well as such other information concerning the litigation necessary for the effective negotiation and resolution of the issues.
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Disclosure dispute letter
When counsel cannot resolve a disclosure dispute, the party seeking Court intervention must send a notice letter of no more than two pages describing the problem and requested relief.
If counsel are unable to resolve a dispute, the party seeking Court intervention shall send a letter to the Court, of no more than two (2) pages, upon notice to all parties, describing the problem and the relief requested.
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Disclosure dispute response letter
A response to the disclosure-dispute letter may be submitted within eight days and is limited to two pages with notice to all parties.
Such letter may be answered within eight (8) days by letter of no more than two (2) pages, also on notice to all parties.
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Unless the Court authorizes a longer brief in advance, briefs exceeding 25 pages may be rejected.
Unless the Court has authorized a longer brief in advance, counsel is advised that briefs and affidavits in excess of 25 and 15 pages as specified in the rules may be rejected.
- Attorney limit
- 7000 words
- Attorney limit
- 4200 words
- Applies to
- Motion papers
For computer-prepared attorney filings, support or opposition papers are limited to 7,000 words each and reply papers to 4,200 words each; specified evidentiary materials and structural components are excluded.
Where prepared by use of a computer: (i) attorney affidavits or affirmations and memoranda of law in support of, and in opposition to, the motion shall be limited to 7,000 words each; and (ii) attorney affidavits or affirmations and memoranda of law submitted on reply shall be no more than 4,200 words each and shall be limited to arguments that respond or relate to those made in the papers submitted in support of, or in opposition to, the motion. These word limitations shall not apply to evidentiary materials such as affidavits, affirmations, or reports from lay or expert witnesses, and shall exclude the caption, table of contents, table of authorities, and signature block.
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Attorney limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Motion papers
For typewritten or handwritten attorney filings, support or opposition papers are limited to 20 pages each and reply papers to 10 pages each; specified evidentiary materials and structural components are excluded.
Where typewritten or handwritten: (i) attorney affidavits or affirmations and memoranda of law in support of, and in opposition to, the motion shall be limited to 20 pages each; and (ii) attorney affidavits or affirmations and memoranda of law submitted on reply shall be limited to 10 pages each and shall be limited to arguments that respond or relate to those made in the papers submitted in support of, or in opposition to, the motion. These page limitations shall not apply to evidentiary materials such as affidavits, affirmations, or reports from lay or expert witnesses and shall exclude the caption, table of contents, table of authorities, and signature block.
- Limit
- 1 pages
- Applies to
- Trial summary
Parties must provide a one-page trial summary sheet containing at least a brief summary of the plaintiff’s cause of action and demand.
Parties are to provide a one-page trial summary sheet which must include:A brief summary of Plaintiff’s cause of action and Plaintiff’s demand.
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
- Spacing
- Double
A written motion in limine may not exceed three pages, must be double-spaced, and must include Official Reporter citations.
Written motions in limine shall not exceed three pages, double spaced, and citations to the Official Reporter is required.
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery dispute letter
The discovery-dispute letter must summarize every dispute or issue in bullet points and may not exceed three pages.
all disputes/issues shall be summarized in a letter to the Court, bullet points in three pages or less
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
A written motion-in-limine memorandum may not exceed two pages and must cite the Official Reports.
A written memorandum of law (no more than two pages) with citations to the Official Reports is required.
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
A written motion-in-limine memorandum may not exceed two pages and must cite the Official Reports.
A written memorandum of law (no more than two pages) with citations to the Official Reports is required.
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Letters to the court may not exceed two pages and must be e-filed through NYSCEF with a courtesy copy sent to Chambers by email or hand delivery.
Letters shall not exceed two-pages in length and shall be e-filed via NYSCEF with a courtesy copy e-mailed to the Principal Law Clerk or hand-delivered to Chambers.
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Motion in limine letter
A motion in limine should be made as early as possible, and any supporting letter may not exceed two pages unless the court directs otherwise.
A motion in limine must be made as early as possible and may be made either orally or by letter limited to two pages unless the court directs otherwise.
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Memorandum of law
A motion in limine must generally include a written memorandum of law no longer than two pages with citations to the Official Reports, unless the Court directs otherwise.
A written memorandum of law (no more than two pages) with citations to the Official Reports is required, except as the Court may direct otherwise.
- Applies to
- Motion papers
The court may permit oversized motion papers upon oral or written application with notice to all parties.
The Court may, upon oral or letter application on notice to all parties, permit the submission of motion papers which exceed the limitations set forth above.
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery dispute letter
After good-faith efforts fail, the aggrieved party may seek a Rule 14 conference by a letter of no more than three pages or by telephone with all counsel participating.
If, after good faith efforts, the parties are unable to resolve or narrow the items in dispute, the aggrieved party may contact the court by letter (no more than three pages in length) or telephone (with all counsel participating) to arrange a Rule 14 conference.
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Motions in limine memorandum
A written, cited memorandum of law of no more than five pages is strongly encouraged for motions in limine.
Motions in Limine. A written memorandum of law (no more than five pages) with citations to the Official Reports is strongly encouraged; citations and copies of relevant court decisions and statutes should be furnished to the Court.
What page or word limits apply to memorandum of law in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
New York Supreme Court, Kings County's rule states these limits: 2 pages. A motion in limine must generally include a written memorandum of law no longer than two pages with citations to the Official Reports, unless the Court directs otherwise.
What page or word limits apply to trial summary in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
New York Supreme Court, Kings County's rule states these limits: 1 pages. Parties must provide a one-page trial summary sheet containing at least a brief summary of the plaintiff’s cause of action and demand.
What page or word limits apply to motion in limine in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
A written motion in limine may not exceed three pages, must be double-spaced, and must include Official Reporter citations.
What page or word limits apply to pre mediation memorandum in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
New York Supreme Court, Kings County's rule states these limits: attorney: 3 pages. An attorney's pre-mediation memorandum is limited to three pages.
What page or word limits apply to discovery dispute letter in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
New York Supreme Court, Kings County's rule states these limits: 3 pages. The discovery-dispute letter must summarize every dispute or issue in bullet points and may not exceed three pages.
What page or word limits apply to motion papers in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?
New York Supreme Court, Kings County's rule states these limits: attorney: 7000 words; attorney: 7000 words; attorney: 4200 words. Excludes caption, table of contents, table of authorities, and signature blocks. For computer-prepared attorney filings, support or opposition papers are limited to 7,000 words each and reply papers to 4,200 words each; specified evidentiary materials and structural components are excluded.
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