Lafayette County Circuit Court, Wisconsin Page & Word Limits

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Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.

Limit: 15 pages
Applies to: Facsimile transmission

A fax transmission may not exceed 15 pages, including any cover sheet, unless the assigned judge has ordered in advance that a longer transmission is permitted.

No transmission shall exceed fifteen (15) pages in length, inclusive of any cover sheet, unless the assigned judge has by order in advance permitted a greater length.

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Limit: 40 pages
Limit: 20000 words
Applies to: Brief

Briefs are limited to 40 pages, while handwritten briefs are limited to 20,000 words.

Briefs shall not exceed 40 pages in length, shall be double spaced, and shall be typed in a font no smaller than 12 point. Handwritten briefs shall be legible, double spaced, and no more than 20,000 words.

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Common questions about Lafayette County Circuit Court, Wisconsin page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to facsimile transmission in Lafayette County Circuit Court, Wisconsin?

Lafayette County Circuit Court, Wisconsin's rule states these limits: 15 pages. A fax transmission may not exceed 15 pages, including any cover sheet, unless the assigned judge has ordered in advance that a longer transmission is permitted.

View rule Official source Source: page 10, section 516 Facsimile Filing Rule

What page or word limits apply to brief in Lafayette County Circuit Court, Wisconsin?

Lafayette County Circuit Court, Wisconsin's rule states these limits: 40 pages; 20000 words. Briefs are limited to 40 pages, while handwritten briefs are limited to 20,000 words.

View rule Official source Source: page 6, section Part 5: Civil Practice

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