Lucas 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 Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, General Division; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Memoranda supporting or opposing a motion or brief are limited to 20 pages, excluding supporting exhibits.
All memoranda attached to motions, whether supporting or opposing a motion or brief, shall not exceed twenty (20) pages, exclusive of any supporting exhibits.
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Memorandum and brief
Memoranda attached to motions and administrative-appeal briefs, whether supporting or opposing, may not exceed 20 pages excluding supporting exhibits.
All memoranda attached to motions, as well as briefs filed in administrative appeals, whether supporting or opposing a motion or brief, shall not exceed twenty pages, exclusive of any supporting exhibits.
- Applies to
- Memorandum and brief
A party may seek leave to exceed the 20-page memorandum or brief limit by showing good cause and filing a motion stating the requested page count and reasons for additional pages.
For good cause shown, the court may grant a party leave to file a memorandum or brief exceeding the page limitation. Application for such leave shall be by motion specifying the number of pages requested and specifying reasons extra pages are needed.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, General Division's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes exhibits. Memoranda supporting or opposing a motion or brief are limited to 20 pages, excluding supporting exhibits.
What page or word limits apply to memorandum and brief in Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, General Division?
Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, General Division's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Excludes exhibits. Memoranda attached to motions and administrative-appeal briefs, whether supporting or opposing, may not exceed 20 pages excluding supporting exhibits.
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