Western District of Washington Page & Word Limits
103 rules from official source documents
Rules 101 to 103, page 3 of 3
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.
Other limits (time, motions, days)
INFOCivil cases
Captions, tables of contents, tables of authorities, signature blocks, and certificates of service are excluded from word and page counts.
Captions, tables of contents, tables of authorities, signature blocks, and certificates of service need not be included within the word or page limit.
INFOCivil cases
Opening statements are limited to 30 minutes per side unless the case is especially complex or the Court authorizes otherwise.
Opening Statements: Except for especially complex cases, or otherwise authorized by the Court, opening statements shall be limited to no more than THIRTY (30) minutes per side.
INFOCivil cases
- Applies to
- Oral argument
Oral argument limited to 15 minutes per side unless otherwise ordered
If the Court finds that oral argument is necessary, the parties shall be limited to FIFTEEN (15) minutes per side unless otherwise ordered.
Related categories
Back to all rules for this courtCourtesy Copy Requirements
When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.
Electronic Filing Rules
Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions.
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures.
Service and Proof of Service Rules
E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements.