Lake 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 Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Post pleading document
For all parties, the body or text of any document filed after the pleadings is limited to ten pages.
the parties, without exception, are to abide by Lake Co.C.P.R. 3.01(A), specifically limiting to ten pages the length of the body or text of any document filed after the pleadings.
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Document after pleadings
The body or text of any document filed after the pleadings is limited to ten pages.
The parties, without exception, are to abide by Lake Co.C.P.R. 3.01(A), specifically limiting to ten pages the length of the body or text of any document filed after the pleadings.
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Objections, opposition briefs, and reply briefs are each limited to 10 pages unless the court grants prior leave.
(4) Objections, briefs in opposition, and reply briefs shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length without prior leave of court.
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Document except complaints counterclaims cross claims and third party complaints
The body or text of a document generally may not exceed ten pages without leave of court, but complaints, counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party complaints are excepted.
The body or text of any document, except complaints, counterclaims, cross-claims, and third party complaints, shall not exceed ten pages in length without leave of court.
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Motion brief or memorandum
After the initial pleadings, the body or text of any motion, brief, or memorandum is limited to 10 pages.
The parties must obey the local rule limiting to ten pages the body or text of any motion, brief, or memorandum filed after the initial pleadings have been filed (i.e., the complaint, cross-claim, counterclaim, or third-party complaint, and answers or replies to those pleadings).
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Document
The body or text of documents is limited to ten pages, except for complaints, counterclaims, crossclaims, and third-party complaints.
The parties shall abide by Loc.R. 3.01(A), specifically limiting to ten (10) pages the body or text of any document, except a complaint, counterclaim, crossclaim or third party complaint. Further, the Court shall strictly enforce Civ.R. 11.
What page or word limits apply to post pleading document in Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division's rule states these limits: 10 pages. For all parties, the body or text of any document filed after the pleadings is limited to ten pages.
What page or word limits apply to document after pleadings in Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division's rule states these limits: 10 pages. The body or text of any document filed after the pleadings is limited to ten pages.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division's rule states these limits: 10 pages; 10 pages; 10 pages. Objections, opposition briefs, and reply briefs are each limited to 10 pages unless the court grants prior leave.
What page or word limits apply to document except complaints counterclaims cross claims and third party complaints in Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division's rule states these limits: 10 pages. The body or text of a document generally may not exceed ten pages without leave of court, but complaints, counterclaims, cross-claims, and third-party complaints are excepted. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
What page or word limits apply to motion brief or memorandum in Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
Judge Jeffrey W. Ruple's rule states these limits: 10 pages. After the initial pleadings, the body or text of any motion, brief, or memorandum is limited to 10 pages.
What page or word limits apply to document in Lake County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
Judge John P. O’Donnell's rule states these limits: 10 pages. The body or text of documents is limited to ten pages, except for complaints, counterclaims, crossclaims, and third-party complaints.
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