Court Rules

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, General Division 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 Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, General Division; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Page, word and line limits

Limit
25 pages
Limit
12 pages
Applies to
Brief
Font
12 pt

Motions and nonreply memoranda may not exceed 25 double-spaced pages in at least 12-point font, excluding supporting documents, while reply memoranda may not exceed 12 double-spaced pages.

No motion or memorandum may exceed 25 double-spaced pages using a minimum 12-point font, exclusive of supporting documents. Reply memoranda may not exceed 12 double-spaced pages.

Other limits (time, motions, days)

Applies to
Brief

The court may strike a motion or memorandum that exceeds the applicable page limits.

The court may strike any motion or memorandum in excess of these page limits.

Common questions about Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, General Division page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to brief in Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?

Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, General Division's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 12 pages. Motions and nonreply memoranda may not exceed 25 double-spaced pages in at least 12-point font, excluding supporting documents, while reply memoranda may not exceed 12 double-spaced pages. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 15, section (H) Page and Font Requirements