Southern District of California Page & Word Limits

Trial briefs are limited to 25 pages.

Source text: Trial briefs are limited to twenty-five (25) pages.

Reconsideration motions limited to 10 pages, no attachments or exhibits.

Source text: The motion for reconsideration must be no more than ten (10) pages in length and may not include attachments or exhibits;

Evidentiary/procedural objections limited to 5 pages if filed separately.

Source text: If filed as a separate document, evidentiary and procedural objections may not exceed five (5) pages in length.

Motions in limine limited to 5 motions per side, 5 pages each, single subject.

Source text: Motions in limine will typically be heard in advance of the first day of trial, on a date set by the Court. Each side is allowed a maximum of five (5) motions in limine. Each motion must be limited to a single subject. Each motion and each opposition are limited to five (5) pages in length. Attachments are also limited to a maximum of five (5) pages for any motion or opposition.

Motions for reconsideration are limited to 10 pages and cannot include attachments or exhibits.

Source text: 3. The motion for reconsideration must be no more than ten (10) pages in length and may not include attachments or exhibits;

Motions in limine limited to 5 per side, single subject only, with 5-page limit for motion, opposition, and attachments.

Source text: Motions in limine will typically be heard in advance of the first day of trial, on a date set by the Court. Each side is allowed a maximum of five (5) motions in limine. Each motion must be limited to a single subject. Each motion and each opposition are limited to five (5) pages in length. Attachments are also limited to a maximum of five (5) pages for any motion or opposition.

Trial briefs are limited to 25 pages and may not include attachments or exhibits.

Source text: Trial briefs are limited to twenty-five (25) pages. Attachments or exhibits may not be appended.

Trial briefs are limited to 25 pages.

Source text: Trial briefs are limited to twenty-five (25) pages.

Five motions in limine per side, five pages max for motions and responses, no replies allowed.

Source text: Unless the Court grants permission otherwise, each side is limited to five motions in limine and the motions and the responses to the motions will not exceed five pages. No replies to motions in limine are permitted.

Maximum of five motions in limine per side.

Source text: Each side is limited to five motions in limine.

Separate statements for summary judgment motions limited to 15 pages.

Source text: Absent leave of court, separate statements shall be limited to fifteen (15) pages and must comply with the font requirements of Civil Local Rule 5.1.

Each side limited to 5 motions in limine, each filed separately on the docket.

Source text: Each side is limited to a maximum of five (5) motions in limine. Each motion in limine must be filed separately on the docket.

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages; attachments also limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Each motion in limine and each opposition shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length. Attachments to any motion in limine or opposition shall also be limited to ten (10) pages in length.

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Each motion in limine and each opposition shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length.

Attachments to motions in limine limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Attachments to any motion in limine or opposition shall also be limited to ten (10) pages in length.

Maximum of 5 motions in limine per side.

Source text: Each side is limited to a maximum of five (5) motions in limine.

Exceeding page limits or filing multiple motions without leave will result in striking.

Source text: Unless the parties obtain leave of Court to exceed the limitations contained herein prior to filing, multiple filings and filings that exceed the page limitations will be stricken.

5 motions in limine max per side, 10 pages each, no replies unless directed.

Source text: Each side is limited to a maximum of five (5) motions in limine. Each motion in limine must be filed separately on the docket. Each motion in limine and each opposition shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length. Attachments to any motion in limine or opposition shall also be limited to ten (10) pages in length. No replies shall be filed unless directed by the Court.

Motions in limine and Daubert motions must be filed as single omnibus brief (max 25 pages).

Source text: File all motions in limine, including all trial-related Daubert motions, in a single, omnibus brief not to exceed twenty-five (25) pages.

Oppositions to motions in limine and Daubert motions must be filed as single omnibus brief (max 25 pages).

Source text: File all oppositions to motions in limine, including all trial-related Daubert motions, in a single, omnibus brief not to exceed twenty-five (25) pages.

Closing briefs (max 25 pages) may be filed instead of closing arguments within 4 weeks of transcript availability.

Source text: Rather than hear closing arguments, unless otherwise ordered, the parties will be permitted to file closing briefs not to exceed twenty-five (25) pages within four (4) weeks of the date on which all relevant transcripts become available.

Maximum 5 motions in limine per side, filed as single 25-page omnibus brief.

Source text: absent extraordinary circumstances and without leave of the Court, the Court will entertain no more than five (5) motions in limine—including trial-related Daubert motions—per side. All motions in limine must be filed in a single, omnibus brief not to exceed twenty-five (25) pages.

Discovery motions and oppositions limited to 15 pages; reply briefs not permitted.

Source text: Unless otherwise authorized, discovery motions and oppositions may not exceed 15 pages, exclusive of exhibits. Reply briefs are not permitted unless requested and authorized by the Court.

Informal letter brief for discovery conference limited to 5 pages.

Source text: The informal letter brief must specify the issue(s) in dispute and the parties’ position and supporting authority for each issue. Informal letter brief should be limited to five (5) pages.

ENE Statements limited to 7 pages with specific formatting.

Source text: Unless pre-approved by the Court, ENE Statements must not exceed seven (7) pages formatted in accordance with Local Rule 5.1(a), including use of line-numbered pleading paper, double spaced, 14-point Times New Roman, Calibri, or

Confidential Settlement Statements limited to 10 pages excluding exhibits.

Source text: The Confidential Settlement Statement may not exceed ten (10) pages, excluding exhibits, and must be formatted according to the requirements of Local Rule 5.1(a).

Optional Confidential Settlement Letter limited to 5 pages for Court review only.

Source text: Each party may also submit an optional Confidential Settlement Letter (not to exceed 5 pages) that will be for the Court’s review only.

MSC statements limited to 10 pages (exhibits excluded); courtesy copy required if exceeds 40 pages with exhibits.

Source text: MSC statements are not to exceed 10 pages, exclusive of exhibits. If any statement exceeds 40 pages with exhibits, a courtesy copy is required.

Joint Discovery Statement limited to 7 pages (excluding exhibits).

Source text: The Joint Discovery Statement shall be no more than 7 pages excluding exhibits

Discovery motion and opposition limited to 10 pages each (excluding exhibits).

Source text: Unless the Court directs otherwise, a discovery motion and any opposition thereto shall be no more than 10 pages each, exclusive of exhibits.

Reply briefs in discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.

Source text: Requested or authorized reply briefs shall be no more than 5 pages.

Motions must be filed 14 days before hearing; oppositions 7 days before; motions in limine and sentencing motions exempt.

Source text: Magistrate judges will schedule the motion hearing/trial setting on the Monday calendar. All motions, except motions in limine and those pertaining to sentencing matters, must be filed at least fourteen (14) calendar days before the hearing date. Opposition briefs must be filed at least seven (7) calendar days before the hearing date.

Each side is limited to 10 depositions unless court grants leave.

Source text: Each “side” (“plaintiffs,” “defendants,” or “third party defendants”) is limited to 10 depositions, absent a court order.

Interrogatories are limited to 25 questions.

Source text: 25 question limit exists;

Each side may file up to 5 motions in limine, 5 pages each.

Source text: Typically, each side will be permitted to file 5 motions in limine limited to 5 pages each.

Summary judgment separate statements limited to 15 pages.

Source text: Absent leave of court, separate statements shall be limited to 15 pages and must comply with the font requirements of Civil Local Rule 5.1.

Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages; attachments also limited to 10 pages.

Source text: Absent leave of court, each motion in limine and each opposition thereto shall be limited to ten pages in length. Attachments to any motion in limine or opposition thereto shall also be limited to ten pages in length.

Class certification motions must be filed 60 days before motion cut-off date.

Source text: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(c), class certification motions should be determined "at an early practicable time after" a putative class action is filed. Accordingly, any motions for class certification shall be filed no later than 60 calendar days before the motion cut-off date set by the Magistrate Judge in the case management order.

Motions in limine brief limited to 30 pages.

Source text: Each side's motions in limine must be supported by a single brief, not to exceed thirty (30) pages in length.

Opposition brief limited to 25 pages.

Source text: The opposing side must file a single brief in opposition to the motions in limine, not to exceed twenty (25) pages in length.

Motions must be filed 14 days before the hearing date.

Source text: All parties shall adhere strictly to Criminal Local Rule 47.1, which provides that all motions must be filed no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the date for which the motion is noticed unless the Court, by order and for good cause only, shortens that time.

Sentencing summary charts must be filed 7 days before sentencing hearing.

Source text: All parties must adhere strictly to Criminal Local Rule 32.1(a)(9), which provides that completed sentencing summary charts must be filed no later than seven (7) days prior to a scheduled sentencing hearing.

Trial briefs must be filed by Thursday before trial.

Source text: The parties must file trial briefs on or before the Thursday prior to the date of trial.

Proposed jury instructions must be filed by Thursday before trial.

Source text: The parties must file proposed jury instructions on or before the Thursday prior to the date of trial, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Informal letter briefs (max 2 single-spaced pages) required for pretrial conference, due Wednesday before at 3:00 PM.

Source text: In addition to the Proposed Pretrial Order, the parties shall separately submit informal letter briefs, not exceeding two (2) single-spaced pages, to Judge Whelan's chambers (and not filed in the Clerk's Office). The letter briefs must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. on the Wednesday before the pretrial conference.

Motions must be filed 21 days before hearing; oppositions 7 days before.

Source text: All motions shall be filed at least 21 calendar days before the hearing date, except motions in limine and those pertaining to sentencing matters. Opposition briefs shall be filed at least 7 calendar days before the hearing date.

Motions in limine due 2 weeks before hearing; oppositions 1 week before.

Source text: Motions in Limine. At the pretrial motions date, the Court will schedule a hearing date for motions in limine. Motions in limine are due two weeks before the hearing, with any opposition due one week before the hearing.

Trial briefs due 5 court days before trial.

Source text: Trial Briefs. Pursuant to Criminal Local Rule 23.1, the parties may, no later than five court days before the date of trial, serve and file briefs on all significant disputed issues of law, including forseeable procedural and evidentiary issues.

Confidential ENE statements must be submitted 7 days before ENE, max 5 pages.

Source text: Unless otherwise ordered, no later than seven (7) days before the ENE, the parties shall lodge confidential statements of five pages or less directly with the chambers of Magistrate Judge Ferraro at efile_Ferraro@casd.uscourts.gov.

ENE statements over 50 pages must be delivered physically to chambers.

Source text: If the total number of pages including exhibits is fifty (50) pages or less, you may lodge the ENE statement via email at efile_Ferraro@casd.uscourts.gov. If the submission exceeds fifty (50) pages the document must be delivered to: United States District Court Southern District of California Attn: Magistrate Judge D. Thomas Ferraro 333 West Broadway, Suite 1010 San Diego, CA 92101

Each party limited to 5 sentencing letters.

Source text: The parties are welcome to submit letters in support of their sentencing recommendations, but each party is limited to no more than five such letters.

Parties are limited to ten sentencing letters unless court leave is obtained.

Source text: No party shall submit more than ten sentencing letters without leave of Court.

Evidentiary and procedural objections filed separately are limited to 5 pages.

Source text: If filed as a separate document, evidentiary and procedural objections may not exceed five (5) pages in length.

Replies to motions in limine not permitted unless directed by Court.

Source text: No replies shall be filed unless directed by the Court.

Only one brief per motion in limine per side in multi-party cases.

Source text: If the case involves multiple plaintiffs or multiple defendants, only one brief per motion in limine per side will be accepted.

Sur-reply brief (max 5 pages) allowed for responding to objections in reply brief.

Source text: Responses to objections contained in a reply brief may be made in a sur-reply brief that does not exceed five pages. The scope of such a sur-reply is limited to responses to objections; any additional argument will be disregarded.

Court conducts initial voir dire; counsel may follow up with 10 minutes per side on non-complex cases.

Source text: The Court will conduct the initial jury voir dire. On a case by case basis, the Court may permit follow-up voir dire conducted by the attorneys. If voir dire by counsel is permitted, ten minutes per side on non-complex cases generally will be allowed.

15 minutes per side for voir dire in non-complex cases.

Source text: If voir dire by counsel is permitted, fifteen (15) minutes per side on non-complex cases generally will be allowed.

Rule 30(b)(6) depositions count as one deposition toward the 10-deposition limit.

Source text: A Rule 30(b)(6) deposition is treated as a single deposition for the 10-deposition limit even though more than 1 person is designated to testify.

Rule 31 depositions upon written questions count toward the 10-deposition limit.

Source text: The 10-deposition limit includes Rule 31 depositions upon written questions.