Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee 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 Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Initial and responding briefs are limited to 30 pages, and reply briefs to 5 pages, excluding supporting affidavits and documents, unless the Court grants leave.
Excluding supporting affidavits and documents, initial and responding briefs may not exceed thirty (30) pages without leave of Court. Reply briefs may not exceed five (5) pages without leave of Court.
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Initial and responding briefs may not exceed 30 pages, excluding supporting affidavits and documents, without leave of court.
Excluding supporting affidavits and documents, initial and responding briefs may not exceed thirty (30) pages without leave of Court.
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
A reply brief may not exceed 5 pages without leave of court.
Reply briefs may not exceed five (5) pages without leave of Court.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?
Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee's rule states these limits: 30 pages; 30 pages; 5 pages. Excludes exhibits and attachments. Initial and responding briefs are limited to 30 pages, and reply briefs to 5 pages, excluding supporting affidavits and documents, unless the Court grants leave.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?
Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Excludes exhibits and appendices. Initial and responding briefs may not exceed 30 pages, excluding supporting affidavits and documents, without leave of court.
What page or word limits apply to reply brief in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?
Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee's rule states these limits: 5 pages. A reply brief may not exceed 5 pages without leave of court.
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