Page & Word Limits
2030 rules across 21 courts
Courts and judges set page and word limits that often differ from statewide, federal, or local rule defaults. A motion may be limited to 25 pages in one courtroom and 15 pages in another court or division. Some rules measure by word count instead of page count, and several apply different limits depending on the filing type or party status. Missing a page limit is one of the most common reasons filings are rejected or returned for correction.
Southern District of New York
View all rules for SDNY.Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Letters to Court limited to 3 pages and must be filed on ECF
Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words; reply memoranda to 3,500 words.
Objections to R&R and responses limited to 3,500 words.
Affidavits limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
Depositions limited to specified number per party, must be completed by deadline
Letters to chambers are limited to 5 pages.
Fact discovery must be completed within 120 days of initial pretrial conference.
Initial document requests must be served within 30 days of initial pretrial conference.
Interrogatories must be served within 30 days of initial pretrial conference.
Contention interrogatories must be served 30 days before close of discovery.
Opposition to discovery letter-motions limited to 3 pages, due within 3 business days
Joint status letter (max 3 pages) required by Thursday before each pretrial conference.
Letters (including exhibits) are limited to 10 pages.
Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) or 3,500 words (reply); must be 12pt font, double-spaced, text-searchable; tables required for 10+ page memoranda.
Sentencing memoranda limited to 25 pages; defendant must file 2 weeks before sentencing, government 1 week before.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.
Rule 56.1 statements limited to 25 pages unless leave obtained one week prior.
Letters to chambers limited to 5 pages (excluding exhibits) without prior permission.
Discovery dispute letters limited by the discovery order in the case.
Letters are limited to 3 pages unless the Court orders otherwise.
Discovery dispute letter-motions filed on ECF may not exceed 3 pages.
Oppositions to letter-motions seeking relief are limited to three pages.
Letters limited to 3 pages (excluding exhibits/attachments)
Letters may not exceed three pages without prior approval.
Fact discovery must be completed within 120 days of scheduling order.
Letters to chambers are limited to 3 pages (excluding attachments).
Discovery Letter-Motions limited to 3 pages (excluding attachments).
Opposition and reply letters limited to 3 pages (excluding attachments).
Letters to the Court are limited to 3,500 words.
Word/page limits for memoranda of law: 8,750 words (attorney) or 25 pages (pro se) for support/opposition; 3,500 words (attorney) or 10 pages (pro se) for reply.
Discovery letter-motions limited to 4 pages; no replies allowed.
Memoranda limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) and 3,500 words (reply).
Memoranda of law word/page limits: attorney/computer (8,750/3,500 words), pro se/handwritten (25/10 pages). Tables of contents/authorities excluded from limits.
Pre-motion letters limited to 4 pages; opposition letters due within 5 business days.
First pre-motion letter for motions to dismiss limited to 3 single-spaced pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; reply memoranda limited to 3,500 words
Objections to magistrate rulings limited to 7,000 words
Reconsideration motions limited to 3,500 words; reply briefs limited to 1,750 words
Pre-motion letters limited to 4 pages; opposition letters due within 5 business days.
Motion to dismiss first exchange letters limited to 3 single-spaced pages.
Word limits for motion memoranda: support/opposition 8,750 words, reply 3,500 words; magistrate objections 7,000 words; reconsideration support/opposition 3,500 words, reply 1,750 words; with specific exclusions.
Motions in limine are limited to 5 pages with no reply briefs permitted.
Pretrial memoranda and responses are limited to 25 pages each.
Court will impose and enforce time limits in civil trials.
Time limits established at final pretrial conference based on case complexity.
Redirect testimony limited to 5 minutes, no re-cross examination.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (moving/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Motions in limine limited to 15 pages each, 30 pages total per party.
Opposition to discovery dispute letter motion limited to 4 single-spaced pages, due within 3 business days.
Pre-motion letters and responses are limited to 3 single-spaced pages with 1-inch margins.
Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words; reply memoranda to 3,500 words.
Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words; reply briefs to 3,500 words
Sentencing memoranda limited to 8,750 words.
Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words; reply briefs to 3,500 words; pro se parties limited to 25/10 pages.
Word/page limits for motions: 3,500/1,750 words (attorney/computer) or 10/5 pages (pro se/handwritten)
Ex parte settlement letter limited to 5 pages (with permission for more).
All letters to the Court are limited to 3 single-spaced pages, excluding exhibits.
Letter motions are limited to 3 single-spaced pages (excluding exhibits); responses are due within 3 business days.
The pre-settlement conference letter is limited to 5 single-spaced pages, excluding exhibits, unless the Court grants permission for more.
Opposition papers due within 4 weeks; reply papers due within 2 weeks of opposition.
Pro se briefs: 25 pages (support/response), 10 pages (reply). Attorney/computer briefs: 8,750 words (support/response), 3,500 words (reply).
Exhibits limited to 15 pages (except complaint).
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.
Affidavits limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
Pretrial memorandum limited to 10 pages.
Letters (including exhibits) are limited to 5 pages without prior permission.
Memoranda of law must comply with LCR 7.1(c); 3,500+ words require TOC and TOA.
Statement of Material Facts under Local Civil Rule 56.1 limited to 25 double-spaced pages
Bankruptcy appeal briefs follow FRBP 8014-8018 with 2-day stipulation extension and Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) page limits.
Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) page limits apply to bankruptcy appeal briefs.
Fact discovery must be completed within 120 days of scheduling order.
Word limits: 8,750 for attorney/computer briefs, 25 pages for pro se/handwritten; reply limits 3,500 words/10 pages
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 10 pages, 12pt font, 1" margins
Motions in limine memoranda limited to 10 pages; no reply briefs allowed.
Pretrial memorandum and response limited to 10 pages each.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages
Letters to Court limited to 5 pages (single-spaced, 12-point font) without leave.
Time limits will be imposed on both sides at final prehearing or pretrial conference in most civil cases.
Letters seeking relief must be filed as letter-motions and are limited to 3 pages.
Letters (including exhibits) are limited to 10 pages.
After 10 business days of meet-and-confer, party may file 3-page letter-motion for discovery dispute.
Opposition to letter-motions limited to 3 pages, due within 2 business days.
Fact discovery must be completed within 120 days of initial pretrial conference.
Initial document requests must be served within 30 days of initial pretrial conference.
Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) or 3,500 words (reply); must be 12pt font, double-spaced, text-searchable; tables required for 10+ page memoranda.
Sentencing memoranda limited to 25 pages; defendant must file 2 weeks before sentencing, government 1 week before.
Interrogatories must be served within 30 days of initial pretrial conference.
Contention interrogatories must be served 30 days before close of discovery.
Opposition to discovery letter-motions limited to 3 pages, due within 3 business days
Joint status letter (max 3 pages) required by Thursday before each pretrial conference.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda to 10 pages.
Motion briefs: 8,750 words (attorney/computer) or 25 pages (pro se/handwritten); reply briefs: 3,500 words or 10 pages.
Sentencing memoranda limited to 25 pages; defendant must file 2 weeks before sentencing, government 1 week before; parties must file letter if not submitting substantive memorandum.
Time limits imposed at final pretrial conference for civil cases; opening statements and witness exams count against time.
Letters to Chambers are limited to 10 pages.
Adjournment, extension, and pre-motion conference requests must be filed as letter-motions (max 3 pages), no courtesy copies.
Responsive letter to discovery dispute must not exceed 3 pages
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply)
Sentencing memoranda limited to 25 pages unless prior permission granted
Letters to chambers are limited to 5 pages.
Letters to chambers are limited to 3 pages (excluding exhibits).
Civil memoranda limited to 7,000 words (2,800 for replies); require certificates, TOC, TOA; double-spaced with legible font.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply); tables required for 10+ pages; formatting per Local Civil Rule 11.1.
Pretrial memoranda limited to 25 pages if filed.
Jury trials require 10-page pretrial memorandum, joint voir dire, joint requests to charge, and witness list.
Bench trials require 15-page pretrial memorandum, proposed findings/conclusions, and witness list.
Letters limited to 3 pages (excluding exhibits/attachments)
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda to 10 pages; 12-point font, double-spaced.
Rule 56.1 statements limited to 25 pages (support) or 50 pages (opposition), with leave option.
Opposition to discovery dispute letter motion limited to 4 single-spaced pages, due within 3 business days.
Sentencing memoranda limited to 8,750 words.
Case must be ready for trial within five months absent extraordinary circumstances.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (moving/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Motions in limine limited to 15 pages each, 30 pages total per party.
Discovery dispute letter-motion limited to 6 double-spaced pages.
Responsive filing to discovery dispute letter-motion limited to 6 double-spaced pages, due within 3 business days.
Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; replies to 3,500 words.
Pretrial memorandum of law limited to 3,500 words in jury and non-jury cases.
Letters to the court are limited to 3 pages without prior permission.
Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) and 3,500 words (reply); 12-point font or larger required.
Motions in limine limited to 8,750 words, opposition papers same limit, no replies allowed.
Pretrial memoranda limited to 3,500 words, opposition same limit, 7-day response time.
Government expert disclosures due 60 days before trial; defendant disclosures due 30 days before trial.
Defendant's sentencing submission due 2 weeks before sentencing, limited to 25 pages.
Memoranda in support of/opposition to motions limited to 8,750 words (25 pages handwritten); reply memoranda limited to 3,500 words (10 pages handwritten).
Memoranda for reargument/reconsideration limited to 3,500 words (10 pages handwritten); reply memoranda limited to 1,750 words (5 pages handwritten).
In limine motion memoranda limited to 2,500 words (5 pages handwritten/typewriter).
Word limits for memoranda of law with specific limits per motion type
Each party limited to 5 affidavits (2,500 words each) and 15 exhibits (15 pages each) per motion.
Rule 56.1 statement limited to 8,750 words unless leave granted one week prior.
Motions in limine are limited to 5 pages with no reply briefs permitted.
Memoranda of law word/page limits: attorney/computer (8,750/3,500 words), pro se/handwritten (25/10 pages). Tables of contents/authorities excluded from limits.
Pretrial memoranda and responses are limited to 25 pages each.
Court will impose and enforce time limits in civil trials.
Time limits established at final pretrial conference based on case complexity.
Redirect testimony limited to 5 minutes, no re-cross examination.
Memoranda of law limited to 8750 words; reply memoranda limited to 3500 words.
Rule 56.1 statement limited to 25 double-spaced pages without prior permission.
Letters to the Court are limited to 3,500 words.
Word/page limits for memoranda of law: 8,750 words (attorney) or 25 pages (pro se) for support/opposition; 3,500 words (attorney) or 10 pages (pro se) for reply.
Pre-motion letters limited to 4 pages; opposition letters due within 5 business days.
First pre-motion letter for motions to dismiss limited to 3 single-spaced pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; reply memoranda limited to 3,500 words
Objections to magistrate rulings limited to 7,000 words
Reconsideration motions limited to 3,500 words; reply briefs limited to 1,750 words
Letters to the Court are limited to 5 pages.
Computer-generated briefs limited to 8,750 words (support/response) and 3,500 words (reply); handwritten/typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages (support/response) and 10 pages (reply).
Objections to magistrate rulings: computer-generated limited to 7,000 words; handwritten/typewriter limited to 20 pages.
Motions for reconsideration: computer-generated limited to 3,500 words (support/opposition) and 1,750 words (reply); handwritten/typewriter limited to 10 pages (support/opposition) and 5 pages (reply).
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.
Defendant's sentencing submission due 2 weeks before sentencing; Government's due 1 week before.
Fact discovery must be completed within 120 days unless exceptional circumstances.
Page limitations apply to claim construction submissions.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Letters to the Court are limited to 3 pages (excluding exhibits).
Objections to magistrate rulings: 25 pages, opposition 25 pages, reply 10 pages.
Fact discovery completion deadline
Letters to chambers are limited to 3 pages (excluding attachments).
Discovery Letter-Motions limited to 3 pages (excluding attachments).
Opposition and reply letters limited to 3 pages (excluding attachments).
Pre-settlement conference letter limited to 5 single-spaced pages
Letters to court are limited to 5 pages unless permission granted.
Letters to chambers are limited to 1,050 words (excluding attachments).
Deposition completion deadline and per-party limit
Initial interrogatories deadline and subsequent interrogatories timing
Requests for admission deadline and timing
Initial production requests exchange and response deadlines
Supplementation deadline under Rule 26(e)
Pleading amendment deadline with good cause exception
Expert discovery completion deadline
Letters in opposition and replies are limited to 1,050 words.
Settlement conference letter must be 4 pages or less and include specific content
Settlement conference presentations limited to 10-15 minutes
Letters to chambers are limited to 5 pages (excluding exhibits).
Word limits: 8,750 for attorney/computer briefs, 25 pages for pro se/handwritten briefs.
Pretrial memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
Letters to chambers limited to 5 pages (excluding exhibits) unless permission granted.
Attorney and computer-prepared briefs limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) and 3,500 words (reply), with certificate required.
Handwritten/typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Additional pages beyond word limits must not exceed 350 words per page.
Word/page limits exclude caption, index, TOC, TOA, signature blocks, certificates; include footnotes/endnotes.
Letters and letter-motions limited to 2000 words (4 pages) without advance permission
Briefs must comply with word limits unless advance permission granted.
Letters to chambers are limited to 5 pages (excluding exhibits).
Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; reply briefs limited to 3,500 words; tables required for briefs 3,500+ words.
Ex parte settlement letter limited to 5 pages (with permission for more).
Joint pre-conference agenda letters limited to 6 pages, filed one week before conference.
Ex parte settlement letter limited to 6 pages unless Court grants permission.
Letters may not exceed 3 single-spaced pages (exclusive of exhibits).
Ex parte settlement letters must not exceed 5 pages single-spaced.
Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 single-spaced pages with 3-day response deadline.
Letter motions limited to 3 single-spaced pages with 3 business day response deadline
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages
Reply memoranda limited to 10 pages
Depositions limited to specified number per party, must be completed by deadline
Letter motions (adjournment, extension, pre-motion conference, sealing, settlement) max 3 single-spaced pages, no courtesy copies unless exhibits >25 pages
Letters limited to 1,500 words (single-spaced) or 5 pages (handwritten, pro se)
Letter motions limited to 1,500 words (single-spaced) or 5 pages (handwritten, pro se)
Pre-motion conference letters limited to 1,500 words, single-spaced, excluding exhibits/headings/captions/signatures
Word limits for memoranda of law (6,500/2,500 words) and page limits for pro se parties (25/10 pages)
Sur-replies require court permission and are limited to 2,500 words or 10 pages (pro se)
Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) and 3,500 words (reply)
Joint settlement letter limited to 3 pages with specific content requirements.
Ex parte settlement letter limited to 1 page unless authorized.
Joint pre-conference agenda letters limited to 6 pages, filed one week before conference.
Letters may not exceed 3 single-spaced pages (exclusive of exhibits).
Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 single-spaced pages with 3-day response deadline.
Letter motions limited to 3 single-spaced pages with 3 business day response deadline
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages
Reply memoranda limited to 10 pages
Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; reply briefs limited to 3,500 words
Reply briefs limited to 3,500 words
Letters may not exceed 3 pages (exclusive of exhibits); double-spaced if >1 page.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply) unless permission granted.
Rule 56.1 statements limited to 25 pages unless leave obtained at least one week before due date.
Opposing party's Rule 56.1 response limited to 50 pages unless leave granted one week prior.
Additional Rule 56.1 statement limited to 25 pages.
Defendant's summary judgment memorandum limited to 50 pages.
Plaintiff's reply memorandum limited to 35 pages.
Defendant's reply limited to 10 pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply) unless leave granted.
Rule 56.1 statements supporting summary judgment are limited to 25 pages unless leave obtained one week before due date.
Opposing party's response to Rule 56.1 statement limited to 50 pages unless leave obtained one week before due date.
Additional Rule 56.1 statement of separate facts limited to 25 pages.
Pre-motion letter for early summary judgment motion limited to 2 pages.
Defendant's combined summary judgment motion and opposition memorandum limited to 50 pages.
Plaintiff's opposition and reply memorandum limited to 35 pages.
Defendant's reply to plaintiff's opposition limited to 10 pages.
Diversity jurisdiction cases require letter no longer than 2 pages explaining basis for diversity jurisdiction, filed before Initial Pretrial Conference.
Letters to chambers are limited to 5 pages (excluding exhibits).
Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; reply briefs limited to 3,500 words; tables required for briefs 3,500+ words.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.
Defendant's sentencing submission due 2 weeks before sentencing; Government's due 1 week before.
Page limitations apply to claim construction submissions.
Discovery dispute letter-motion limited to 6 double-spaced pages.
Responsive filing to discovery dispute letter-motion limited to 6 double-spaced pages, due within 3 business days.
Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; replies to 3,500 words.
Pretrial memorandum of law limited to 3,500 words in jury and non-jury cases.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda to 10 pages; 12-point font, double-spaced.
Rule 56.1 statements limited to 25 pages (support) or 50 pages (opposition), with leave option.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (10 for replies), 12-point font minimum, double-spaced.
Rule 56.1 statements limited to 25 pages (moving), 50 pages (opposition), 25 pages (additional facts).
Memoranda limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) and 3,500 words (reply); 12-point font required.
Letters to court are limited to 5 pages unless permission granted.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply), except reconsideration motions.
In limine motions limited to 5 pages with supporting affidavit.
In limine motion responses limited to 5 pages.
Trial memoranda of law limited to 25 double-spaced pages.
Word/page limits for memoranda of law based on attorney representation and preparation method
Memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Time limits imposed at final pretrial conference for civil cases; opening statements and witness exams count against time.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply); formatting requirements include 12-point font, double-spacing, 1-inch margins.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Letters (including exhibits) are limited to 5 pages without prior permission.
Memoranda of law must comply with LCR 7.1(c); 3,500+ words require TOC and TOA.
Statement of Material Facts under Local Civil Rule 56.1 limited to 25 double-spaced pages
Bankruptcy appeal briefs follow FRBP 8014-8018 with 2-day stipulation extension and Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) page limits.
Local Civil Rule 7.1(c) page limits apply to bankruptcy appeal briefs.
Plaintiff must respond to defendant's letter within 5 business days with max 5 double-spaced pages.
Discovery pre-motion letter limited to 5 double-spaced pages.
Memoranda of law must comply with Local Civil Rule 7.1 formatting and length requirements; sur-replies not accepted without permission; objections to Magistrate rulings limited to 15 pages without permission.
Pretrial memorandum limited to 15 double-spaced pages.
Letters to the Court are limited to 3 pages (excluding exhibits).
Objections to magistrate rulings: 25 pages, opposition 25 pages, reply 10 pages.
Letters to chambers are limited to 5 pages (excluding exhibits).
Word limits: 8,750 for attorney/computer briefs, 25 pages for pro se/handwritten briefs.
Pretrial memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
Letters filed on ECF are limited to 5 pages (exclusive of exhibits).
Attorney or computer-prepared briefs limited to 8,750 words; reply briefs to 3,500 words.
Reply briefs by attorneys limited to 3,500 words.
Pro se handwritten/typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs also limited (page count continues on next page).
Letters to chambers limited to 3 single-spaced pages (excluding exhibits).
Letter-Motions limited to 3 pages (excluding attachments).
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages without prior permission.
Pro se pre-motion letters limited to 3 pages (moving/non-moving) and 2 pages (reply) if handwritten/typewritten.
Motion memoranda limited to 7,000 words (support/opposition) and 3,500 words (reply).
Pro se motion briefs limited to 20 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply) if handwritten/typewritten.
Letters are limited to 3 pages without Court permission.
Opening memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.
Discovery letter-motions limited to 3 pages.
Opposition to discovery letter-motions limited to 3 pages.
Attorney memoranda limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) and 3,500 words (reply); pro se limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Discovery dispute motions are limited to 4 pages (excluding exhibits).
Motion memoranda limited to 35 pages; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages; tables required for motions over 10 pages.
Reply memoranda limited to 10 pages, double spaced.
Objections to magistrate reports limited to 20 pages.
Page limits for motions apply to bankruptcy appeal briefs.
Discovery dispute motions are limited to 4 pages including affidavits/declarations, excluding exhibits.
Opening and opposition memoranda limited to 35 pages double spaced; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Objections to magistrate judge reports limited to 20 pages.
Page limits for motion memoranda also apply to bankruptcy appeal briefs.
Criminal cases: 32 panelists voir dired (12 jurors + 2 alternates + 18 peremptories + 2 alternate peremptories).
Letters may not exceed three pages (single-spaced, 12-point font).
Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; reply memoranda limited to 3,500 words.
Reply memoranda limited to 3,500 words.
Pretrial memorandum of law limited to 3,500 words (excluding specified sections) in jury cases.
Pretrial memorandum of law limited to 3,500 words (excluding specified sections) in non-jury cases.
Sentencing memoranda are limited to 25 pages unless prior permission granted.
Memoranda of law limited to 8,750 words (support/opposition) and 3,500 words (reply)
Letters and related exhibits are limited to 10 pages.
Memoranda of law are limited to 8,750 words for opening/opposition and 3,500 words for replies.
Sentencing memoranda are limited to 25 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Government expert disclosures due 60 days before trial; defendant disclosures due 30 days before trial.
Defendant's sentencing submission due 2 weeks before sentencing, limited to 25 pages.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda to 10 pages.
Sentencing memoranda limited to 25 pages; defendant must file 2 weeks before sentencing, government 1 week before; parties must file letter if not submitting substantive memorandum.
Ex parte settlement letters must not exceed 5 pages single-spaced.
Letters to court must not exceed 3 pages (excluding exhibits) and must comply with Local Rule 11.1(b) formatting.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.
Letters to chambers are limited to 5 pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages.
Memoranda in support/opposition are limited to 25 pages, and reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 10 pages, 12pt font, 1" margins
Adjournment, extension, and pre-motion conference requests must be filed as letter-motions (max 3 pages), no courtesy copies.
Civil memoranda limited to 7,000 words (2,800 for replies); require certificates, TOC, TOA; double-spaced with legible font.
Memoranda of law have no page limits, but if parties can't agree, motions are limited to 25 pages and replies to 10 pages.
In pro se cases, opposition papers must be filed within 4 weeks of motion service, and reply papers within 2 weeks of opposition receipt.
Opposition to discovery letter-motion must be filed as letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages.
Fact discovery completion deadline
Deposition completion deadline and per-party limit
Initial interrogatories deadline and subsequent interrogatories timing
Requests for admission deadline and timing
Initial production requests exchange and response deadlines
Supplementation deadline under Rule 26(e)
Pleading amendment deadline with good cause exception
Expert discovery completion deadline
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply memoranda to 10 pages
Opposition papers due within 4 weeks; reply papers due within 2 weeks of opposition.
Pro se briefs: 25 pages (support/response), 10 pages (reply). Attorney/computer briefs: 8,750 words (support/response), 3,500 words (reply).
Diversity jurisdiction letters limited to 6 double-spaced pages.
Pretrial memorandum limited to 3,500 words (excluding specified items).
Pretrial memorandum limited to 3,500 words (excluding specified items).
Discovery dispute letter-motions are limited to 3 pages, with responsive letters also limited to 3 pages.
Letters seeking relief must be filed as letter-motions and are limited to 3 pages.
After 10 business days of meet-and-confer, party may file 3-page letter-motion for discovery dispute.
Opposition to letter-motions limited to 3 pages, due within 2 business days.
Discovery dispute letter-motions are limited to 3 pages.
Opposition to letter-motions must be filed as a letter not exceeding 3 pages within 2 business days.
Letters to the court are limited to 4 pages (excluding attachments)
Discovery letter-motions and responses limited to 4 pages; no replies allowed.
Motion memoranda limited to 8,750 words; reply memoranda to 3,500 words.
Federal Rules time periods supersede individual practices and must be strictly followed.
Letters limited to 1,500 words (single-spaced) or 5 pages (handwritten, pro se)
Letter motions limited to 1,500 words (single-spaced) or 5 pages (handwritten, pro se)
Pre-motion conference letters limited to 1,500 words, single-spaced, excluding exhibits/headings/captions/signatures
Word limits for memoranda of law (6,500/2,500 words) and page limits for pro se parties (25/10 pages)
Sur-replies require court permission and are limited to 2,500 words or 10 pages (pro se)
Ex parte settlement letter limited to 6 pages unless Court grants permission.
Letters to the Court are limited to 3 pages unless prior permission from Chambers is obtained.
Joint letter for initial case management conference must not exceed 3 single-spaced pages.
Discovery dispute letters must be ≤3 single-spaced pages and explain dispute details.
Memoranda in support/opposition limited to 25 pages; reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Synopsis of deposition excerpts is limited to one page.
Diversity jurisdiction cases require a letter explaining diversity basis, max 2 pages, due prior to the Initial Pretrial Conference.
Memoranda in support of/opposition to motions limited to 8,750 words (25 pages handwritten); reply memoranda limited to 3,500 words (10 pages handwritten).
Memoranda for reargument/reconsideration limited to 3,500 words (10 pages handwritten); reply memoranda limited to 1,750 words (5 pages handwritten).
In limine motion memoranda limited to 2,500 words (5 pages handwritten/typewriter).
Court may grant exceptions to page limits only in rare, complex cases.
Letters (including exhibits) are limited to 10 pages.
Letters should generally not exceed 5 pages in length.
Time limits imposed in civil cases at final pretrial conference, covering opening statements and witness examinations but not jury selection or summations.
Opening statements limited to 10 minutes unless case is unusually complex.
Non-jury cases may file pretrial memoranda up to 8,750 words.
Discovery dispute letters limited by case-specific discovery order.
Memoranda of law exceeding length limits require prior permission.
Deposition limit per party (number unspecified).
Responsive letter to discovery dispute limited to 6 double-spaced pages
Memoranda of law exceeding length limits require prior permission.
Letters to chambers limited to 5 pages unless otherwise ordered
Letters filed on ECF are limited to 3 pages, excluding exhibits and attachments.
Pretrial memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
Letters (including exhibits) are limited to 10 pages.
Memoranda of law subject to S.D.N.Y. Local Civil Rules limits; 10+ page memos need TOC.
Letters are limited to 3 pages unless otherwise ordered.
Deposition limit per party (number unspecified).
Pro se cases require separate pre-trial orders from pro se and represented parties; due 45 days after discovery deadline.
No page/word limits on memoranda of law, but >10 pages requires table of contents.
Word limits exclude caption, index, TOC, TOA, signature blocks, certificates but include footnotes
Expedited procedure allows 5-page letter-briefs for discrete dispositive issues.
Word limits exclude caption, index, TOC, TOA, signature blocks, certificates; include footnotes.
No page/word limits on memoranda of law, but those over 10 pages must include a table of contents.
Civil cases: 14 panelists for 8-person jury with 3 peremptory challenges per side.
Criminal cases: 32 panelists for 12-person jury with 2 alternates and standard peremptory challenges.
Letters to Court (with exhibits) limited to 10 pages.
No page or word limits for memoranda of law in criminal cases.
Pro se cases require separate pre-trial orders from pro se and represented parties; due 45 days after discovery deadline.
Word limits exclude caption, index, TOC, TOA, signature blocks, certificates but include footnotes
No page/word limits on memoranda of law, but those over 10 pages must include a table of contents.
No page/word limits on memoranda of law, but >10 pages requires table of contents.
No page limits for briefs.
No page limit imposed for briefs.
Letters to Court (with exhibits) limited to 10 pages.
No page or word limits for memoranda of law in criminal cases.
Civil cases: 14 panelists for 8-person jury with 3 peremptory challenges per side.
Criminal cases: 32 panelists for 12-person jury with 2 alternates and standard peremptory challenges.
District of Delaware
View all rules for DED.Letters filed in connection with discovery teleconferences are limited to 3 pages for both seeking relief and opposing parties.
Letter accompanying motion to amend must not exceed 3 pages.
Responsive letter opposing motion to amend must not exceed 5 pages.
Reply letter for motion to amend must not exceed 2 pages.
Letter accompanying motion to strike must not exceed 3 pages.
Reply letter for motion to strike must not exceed 2 pages.
In limine support and opposition arguments are each limited to 3 pages.
Reply briefs in support of in limine requests are limited to 1 additional page, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, their submissions must be combined into a single 3-page brief; moving party reply in such cases is limited to 1 page, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.
Claim construction briefing limits: opening/reply 20 pages, answering 30 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Joint claim construction brief must not exceed 80 pages without certification.
Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.
Opposition to in limine requests limited to 3 pages.
Discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages and must outline disputed issues and party's position.
Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.
Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.
Each side limited to 3 motions in limine unless Court permits more.
In limine requests/responses limited to 3 pages each, with 1 page allowed for reply.
Each side is limited to 3 motions in limine unless the Court permits more.
Motions in limine are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition is limited to 3 pages, and reply is limited to 1 page.
When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, they must combine into a single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply if moving party).
Proposed Findings of Fact in non-jury trials have a maximum page limit.
Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 pages; 48-hour and 24-hour filing deadlines.
In limine requests limited to 3 per party with 3-page argument limits.
Plaintiff's opening brief (max 7,500 words) must be served but not filed.
Plaintiff's reply brief (max 5,000 words) must be served but not filed.
Defendant's sur-reply brief (max 2,500 words) must be served but not filed.
Claim construction argument limited to 3 hours with no testimony unless court approves via joint letter.
Page limits for Daubert and dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening/answering, 20 pages for reply.
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests with strict page limits for arguments and replies.
Word count limit of 250 words per page when page limits are specified.
Seeking party must file 3-page letter outlining dispute and position.
Opposing party may file 3-page letter within 48 hours before conference.
Word limits for claim construction briefs: Plaintiff opening/reply 5,500 words, Defendant answering 8,250 words, Defendant sur-reply 2,750 words; 14-point Times New Roman required.
Word limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions (10,000/10,000/5,000 words, increased to 12,500/12,500/6,250 if Daubert motions are filed)
Word limits increase to 12,500/12,500/6,250 when Daubert motions are filed
Concise statements for summary judgment motions limited to 1,750 words, 14-point Times New Roman, with certification.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses to 3 pages, and replies to 1 page
Opposition letters must be filed within 48 hours of conference/argument and limited to 3 pages.
Plaintiff's opening brief limited to 5,500 words (not filed, served only).
Defendant's answering brief limited to 8,250 words (not filed, served only).
Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 5,500 words (not filed, served only).
Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 2,750 words (not filed, served only).
Each side limited to 10,000 words for opening briefs, 10,000 for answering briefs, and 5,000 for reply briefs across all dispositive motions.
Word limits increased to 12,500 words for opening/answering briefs and 6,250 for reply briefs in dispositive and Daubert motions, with 14-point Times New Roman font and certification requirement.
Concise statements for summary judgment motions are limited to 1,750 words, must be 14-point Times New Roman, and require a certification of compliance.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses to 3 pages, and replies to 1 page.
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests unless court permits more.
Daubert motions subject to dispositive motion page limits.
Motion to amend letter limited to 3 pages.
Opposition letter to motion to amend limited to 5 pages.
Reply letter to motion to amend limited to 2 pages.
Motion to strike letter limited to 3 pages.
Word limits for claim construction briefs: opening/reply 5,000 words, answering 7,500 words, sur-reply 2,500 words.
Opposing party's response to concise statement limited to 6 pages.
Opposing party may include separate concise statement limited to 4 pages.
Moving party's reply response limited to 4 pages.
Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs.
Daubert motions increase page limits to 50 pages for opening/answering briefs, 25 pages for reply briefs per side.
Total briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related cases.
In limine requests limited to 3 per side, with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.
Each side limited to 3 in limine requests.
Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Opposition to motions to strike must be filed within 7 days as a 5-page letter.
Reply to motions to strike must be filed within 3 days as a 2-page letter, with teleconference request.
Plaintiff's opening brief limited to 5,000 words (served but not filed)
Defendant's answering brief limited to 7,500 words (served but not filed)
Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 5,000 words (served but not filed)
Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 2,500 words (served but not filed)
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument.
In limine reply limited to 1 page.
Defendant's answering brief limited to 30 pages.
Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 20 pages.
Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 10 pages.
Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions: 30 pages opening, 30 pages answering, 15 pages reply.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses limited to 3 pages, and replies limited to 1 page.
In limine request responses limited to 3 pages of argument.
In limine request replies limited to 1 page.
Post-trial motions limited to 20 pages for opening and answering briefs, 10 pages for reply briefs.
Each side limited to 3 motions in limine unless Court permits more.
In limine requests/responses limited to 3 pages each, with 1 page allowed for reply.
Opposition letters for motions to amend must be filed within 7 days and limited to 5 single-spaced pages.
Reply letters for motions to amend must be filed within 3 days and limited to 2 single-spaced pages.
Reply letters for motions to strike must be filed within 3 days and limited to 2 single-spaced pages.
Moving party may file reply letter (max 2 single-spaced pages) within 3 days, and parties may request teleconference.
Parties may file comments on opposing tutorial (max 5 pages) within 7 days after Joint Claim Construction Brief.
Plaintiff must serve (not file) opening brief on claim construction (max 20 pages) by specified date.
Defendant must serve (not file) answering brief on claim construction (max 30 pages) by specified date.
Plaintiff must serve (not file) reply brief on claim construction (max 20 pages) by specified date.
Defendant must serve (not file) sur-reply brief on claim construction (max 10 pages) by specified date.
Summary judgment motions require concise statement (max 6 pages) of material facts with record citations.
Opposition to summary judgment requires response to concise statement (max 6 pages) with paragraph-by-paragraph admissions/disputes.
Opposition may include additional concise statement (max 4 pages) of disputed material facts.
Reply to summary judgment requires response to opposition concise statement (max 4 pages).
Combined page limits: 40 pages per side for case dispositive motions, increased to 50/50/25 with Daubert motions.
Total briefing limit: 250 pages combined for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related cases.
Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with specific page limits for arguments
Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply) per side.
Each side is limited to a specific number of hours for deposition discovery.
Reply papers must include a 4-page paragraph-by-paragraph response to opposing party's concise statement of facts.
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests with 3-page support/opposition and 1-page reply.
Initial disclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) must be made within 5 days of order entry.
Daubert motions subject to dispositive motion page limits
Fact witness depositions limited to 20 hours per side, within one month of rebuttal witness list
Claim construction briefing limits: Plaintiff opening 20 pages, Defendant answering 30 pages, Plaintiff reply 10 pages.
Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply per side
Daubert motions increase combined page limits to 50 pages opening, 50 pages answering, 25 pages reply per side
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests
In limine requests limited to 3 pages, responses to 3 pages, replies to 1 page
Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.
Claim construction briefing limits: opening/reply 20 pages, answering 30 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Joint claim construction brief must not exceed 80 pages without certification.
Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.
Opposition to in limine requests limited to 3 pages.
Each side limited to ___ hours of deposition testimony.
Daubert motion briefing subject to case dispositive motion page limits.
File 3-page letter 72 hours before discovery conference.
Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, filed at least 48 hours before conference.
Claim construction briefs have specific page limits and must be served but not filed.
Joint claim construction brief must be filed, combining all briefs, with 80-page limit.
Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening briefs, 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs per side.
When filing Daubert motions with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50 pages for opening/answering briefs and 25 pages for reply briefs per side.
Total combined briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across all related cases.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument for support, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Mediation statements are limited to 15-20 pages.
Moving party's pre-conference letter is limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, due 72 hours before conference.
Opposing party's pre-conference letter is limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, due 48 hours before conference.
Parties may use word count (250 words per page) as an alternative to page limits for double-spaced submissions.
Plaintiff's opening brief (max 7,500 words) must be served but not filed.
Plaintiff's reply brief (max 5,000 words) must be served but not filed.
Defendant's sur-reply brief (max 2,500 words) must be served but not filed.
Claim construction argument limited to 3 hours with no testimony unless court approves via joint letter.
Page limits for Daubert and dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening/answering, 20 pages for reply.
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests with strict page limits for arguments and replies.
Discovery dispute letters seeking relief are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 7 business days before the conference.
Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 5 business days before the conference.
Claim construction briefs have word limits: opening brief 7,500 words, reply brief 5,000 words, sur-reply brief 2,500 words.
Page limits for Daubert and case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening and answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs.
Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless the Court permits more.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.
Multiple parties supporting or opposing an in limine request must combine into single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply for moving party).
Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 pages; 48-hour and 24-hour filing deadlines.
In limine requests limited to 3 per party with 3-page argument limits.
Party seeking relief in discovery dispute must file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 48 hours before hearing.
Opposing party in discovery dispute may file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 24 hours before hearing.
Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless court permission is obtained.
In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition limited to 3 pages, and reply limited to 1 page.
Daubert motions subject to dispositive motion page limits
Fact witness depositions limited to 20 hours per side, within one month of rebuttal witness list
Claim construction briefing limits: Plaintiff opening 20 pages, Defendant answering 30 pages, Plaintiff reply 10 pages.
Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply per side
Daubert motions increase combined page limits to 50 pages opening, 50 pages answering, 25 pages reply per side
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests
In limine requests limited to 3 pages, responses to 3 pages, replies to 1 page
Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Party seeking relief must file a letter (max 4 pages, 12-point font) at least 72 hours before the discovery conference.
Opposing party may file a letter (max 4 pages, 12-point font) at least 48 hours before the discovery conference.
Plaintiff's opening brief in claim construction is limited to 20 pages.
Defendant's answering brief in claim construction is limited to 30 pages.
Plaintiff's reply brief in claim construction is limited to 10 pages.
Summary judgment motions require a separate concise statement of facts not exceeding 6 pages, with numbered paragraphs and citation support.
Opposing parties must respond to concise statement of facts within 6 pages, addressing each paragraph and providing citations for disputed facts.
Moving party's reply must include response to opposing party's concise statement, limited to 4 pages.
Combined page limits per side for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply.
When Daubert motions accompany case dispositive motions, combined page limits increase to 50/50/25 per side.
In limine request arguments are limited to 3 pages.
Opposition to in limine requests is limited to 3 pages.
Reply to in limine opposition is limited to 1 page.
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages for opening/answering and 10 pages for reply.
Initial disclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) must be made within 5 days of order entry.
Each side limited to ___ hours of deposition testimony.
Daubert motion briefing subject to case dispositive motion page limits.
File 3-page letter 72 hours before discovery conference.
Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, filed at least 48 hours before conference.
Claim construction briefs have specific page limits and must be served but not filed.
Joint claim construction brief must be filed, combining all briefs, with 80-page limit.
Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening briefs, 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs per side.
When filing Daubert motions with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50 pages for opening/answering briefs and 25 pages for reply briefs per side.
Total combined briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across all related cases.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument for support, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, due 72 hours before conference.
Page limits for claim construction briefs: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Opposition letters in discovery disputes limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, due 48 hours before conference.
Summary judgment motions must include a concise statement of material facts, limited to 6 pages.
Opposition to summary judgment must include a response to the concise statement, limited to 6 pages.
Opposing party may include their own concise statement of disputed facts, limited to 4 pages.
Reply papers must include a response to the opposing party's concise statement, limited to 4 pages.
Case dispositive motion briefs limited to 40/40/20 pages per side, increased to 50/50/25 if Daubert motion also filed.
When Daubert motion filed with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50/50/25 per side.
In limine requests limited to 3 per side; 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.
Post-trial motion briefs are limited to 20 pages for opening/answering briefs and 10 pages for reply briefs per side.
When a page limit is set by order or rule, parties may use a word-count alternative calculated at 250 words per page.
Word count limit of 250 words per page when page limits are specified.
Opposition letters for motions to amend must be filed within 7 days and limited to 5 single-spaced pages.
Reply letters for motions to amend must be filed within 3 days and limited to 2 single-spaced pages.
Reply letters for motions to strike must be filed within 3 days and limited to 2 single-spaced pages.
Moving party may file reply letter (max 2 single-spaced pages) within 3 days, and parties may request teleconference.
Parties may file comments on opposing tutorial (max 5 pages) within 7 days after Joint Claim Construction Brief.
Plaintiff must serve (not file) opening brief on claim construction (max 20 pages) by specified date.
Defendant must serve (not file) answering brief on claim construction (max 30 pages) by specified date.
Plaintiff must serve (not file) reply brief on claim construction (max 20 pages) by specified date.
Defendant must serve (not file) sur-reply brief on claim construction (max 10 pages) by specified date.
Summary judgment motions require concise statement (max 6 pages) of material facts with record citations.
Opposition to summary judgment requires response to concise statement (max 6 pages) with paragraph-by-paragraph admissions/disputes.
Opposition may include additional concise statement (max 4 pages) of disputed material facts.
Reply to summary judgment requires response to opposition concise statement (max 4 pages).
Combined page limits: 40 pages per side for case dispositive motions, increased to 50/50/25 with Daubert motions.
Total briefing limit: 250 pages combined for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related cases.
Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with specific page limits for arguments
Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply) per side.
Motions to amend must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.
Reply to motion to stay opposition limited to 2 single-spaced pages, filed within 3 days.
Opposition to motion to amend must be a responsive letter not exceeding 5 single-spaced pages, filed within 7 days.
Reply to motion to amend opposition must be a letter not exceeding 2 single-spaced pages, filed within 3 days.
Motions to strike must be accompanied by a letter not exceeding 3 single-spaced pages instead of an opening brief.
Reply to motion to strike opposition must be a letter not exceeding 2 single-spaced pages, filed within 3 days.
Motions to stay must use a letter (max 3 single-spaced pages) instead of an opening brief.
Plaintiff's opening claim construction brief limited to 20 pages.
Defendant's answering claim construction brief limited to 30 pages.
Plaintiff's reply claim construction brief limited to 20 pages.
Defendant's sur-reply claim construction brief limited to 10 pages.
Letter brief seeking leave to file early case dispositive motion is limited to 4 single-spaced pages.
Responsive letter brief to contest early motion leave request is limited to 4 single-spaced pages with no reply briefs permitted.
Combined page limit of 40 pages per side for all opening briefs and 40 pages for all answering briefs on case dispositive motions.
When Daubert motion filed with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50 pages for opening briefs, 50 pages for answering briefs, and 25 pages for reply briefs per side.
Moving party's concise statement for summary judgment limited to 6 pages.
Opposing party's response to concise statement limited to 6 pages.
Opposing party may include their own concise statement of facts limited to 4 pages.
Moving party's reply response to opposing party's concise statement limited to 4 pages.
In limine requests are limited to 3 single-spaced pages of supporting argument.
Opposition to in limine requests is limited to 3 single-spaced pages.
Reply in support of in limine requests is limited to 1 single-spaced page.
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages for opening/answering and 10 pages for reply.
Opposition letters must be filed within 48 hours of conference/argument and limited to 3 pages.
Plaintiff's opening brief limited to 5,500 words (not filed, served only).
Defendant's answering brief limited to 8,250 words (not filed, served only).
Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 5,500 words (not filed, served only).
Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 2,750 words (not filed, served only).
Each side limited to 10,000 words for opening briefs, 10,000 for answering briefs, and 5,000 for reply briefs across all dispositive motions.
Word limits increased to 12,500 words for opening/answering briefs and 6,250 for reply briefs in dispositive and Daubert motions, with 14-point Times New Roman font and certification requirement.
Concise statements for summary judgment motions are limited to 1,750 words, must be 14-point Times New Roman, and require a certification of compliance.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses to 3 pages, and replies to 1 page.
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests unless court permits more.
Opposition letters for discovery/protective order applications are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 48 hours before the conference.
Plaintiff's opening brief in claim construction is limited to 5,500 words.
Defendant's answering brief in claim construction is limited to 8,250 words.
Plaintiff's reply brief in claim construction is limited to 5,500 words.
Defendant's sur-reply brief in claim construction is limited to 2,750 words.
Word limits for case dispositive motion briefs: 10,000 words for all opening briefs per side combined.
Word limits of 12,500/12,500/6,250 for case dispositive and Daubert motions with 14-point font and certification requirement.
Concise statements for summary judgment motions are limited to 1,750 words and must use 14-point Times New Roman font with a compliance certification.
In limine requests limited to 3 per party; argument limited to 3 pages for request, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.
Defendant's answering brief limited to 30 pages.
Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 20 pages.
Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 10 pages.
Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions: 30 pages opening, 30 pages answering, 15 pages reply.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses limited to 3 pages, and replies limited to 1 page.
In limine request responses limited to 3 pages of argument.
In limine request replies limited to 1 page.
Post-trial motions limited to 20 pages for opening and answering briefs, 10 pages for reply briefs.
Discovery conference letters are limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font minimum.
Opposing party's discovery conference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.
Claim construction briefing has specific page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motion briefs: 30 pages for opening and answering briefs, 15 pages for reply briefs, aggregated per side regardless of number of motions.
In limine requests limited to 3 per party with strict page limits: 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply; multiple parties must combine submissions.
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages opening, 20 pages answering, and 10 pages reply regardless of number of motions.
Seeking party must file 3-page letter outlining dispute and position.
Opposing party may file 3-page letter within 48 hours before conference.
Word limits for claim construction briefs: Plaintiff opening/reply 5,500 words, Defendant answering 8,250 words, Defendant sur-reply 2,750 words; 14-point Times New Roman required.
Word limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions (10,000/10,000/5,000 words, increased to 12,500/12,500/6,250 if Daubert motions are filed)
Word limits increase to 12,500/12,500/6,250 when Daubert motions are filed
Concise statements for summary judgment motions limited to 1,750 words, 14-point Times New Roman, with certification.
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses to 3 pages, and replies to 1 page
Party seeking relief on discovery disputes must file a letter not exceeding 3 pages.
Word limits for claim construction briefs: plaintiff opening/reply 5,500 words; defendant answering 8,250 words; defendant sur-reply 2,750 words.
Word limits for case dispositive motions: 10,000 words for opening and answering briefs, 5,000 words for reply briefs, per side combined across all motions.
When Daubert motion is filed with case dispositive motion, word limits increase to 12,500 for opening/answering briefs and 6,250 for reply briefs.
Concise statements supporting or opposing summary judgment motions are limited to 1,750 words, must use 14-point Times New Roman font, and require a certification of compliance.
In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition to 3 pages, and reply to 1 page.
Daubert motions subject to dispositive motion page limits.
Motion to amend letter limited to 3 pages.
Opposition letter to motion to amend limited to 5 pages.
Reply letter to motion to amend limited to 2 pages.
Motion to strike letter limited to 3 pages.
Word limits for claim construction briefs: opening/reply 5,000 words, answering 7,500 words, sur-reply 2,500 words.
Opposing party's response to concise statement limited to 6 pages.
Opposing party may include separate concise statement limited to 4 pages.
Moving party's reply response limited to 4 pages.
Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs.
Daubert motions increase page limits to 50 pages for opening/answering briefs, 25 pages for reply briefs per side.
Total briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related cases.
In limine requests limited to 3 per side, with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.
Post-trial briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
Each side is limited to 3 motions in limine requests unless court permits more.
Multiple parties supporting/opposing in limine requests must combine into single submission.
Proposed Findings of Fact limited to maximum pages (number unspecified).
Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side.
Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side.
Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side.
Maximum deposition hours limited per side.
Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side.
Maximum total hours for deposition testimony per side.
Proposed Findings of Fact limited to maximum pages (number unspecified).
Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side (number unspecified).
Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side (number unspecified).
Total briefing on all case dispositive and Daubert motions across related consolidated cases must not exceed 250 pages.
Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side (number unspecified).
Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side (number unspecified).
Each side has a deposition hour limit (blank value in document).
Written comments on opposing party's technology tutorial limited to 5 pages.
Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side.
Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side.
Maximum deposition hours limited per side.
Opposing party may file letter (max 3 pages) 48 hours before discovery conference.
Each party is limited to three motions in limine unless court permission is obtained.
Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side.
Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side.
Maximum total hours for deposition testimony per side.
Trial time allocation based on days reserved and typical daily trial hours.
Word count alternative to page limits: 250 words per page with certification required.
Trial time allocation based on days reserved and typical daily trial hours.
Teleconference participant list is excluded from the 4-page letter limit.
Word count alternative to page limits: 250 words per page with certification required.
Participant list for discovery teleconference is excluded from the 4-page letter limit.
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
View all rules for EDPA.Settlement conference memoranda limited to 4 pages.
Brief narrative limited to 3 pages double-spaced
Reply briefs limited to 10 pages, due within 7 days of opposition brief.
All parties must submit 5-page confidential settlement summary and case synopsis via email 2 weeks before settlement conference.
Memoranda limited to 30 pages (excluding TOC/appendices), double spaced, 12-point font; over 15 pages requires TOC and TOA.
Case synopsis (max 5 pages, single spaced) due 2 weeks before conference.
Settlement conference synopsis limited to 5 single-spaced pages.
Motions and responses limited to 30 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.
Summary judgment response limited to 25 pages.
Sentencing motions due 14 days before sentencing; responses due 7 days before.
Summary judgment motions under alternative method have special page limits and format requirements.
Summary judgment motions under traditional method have standard page limits.
All other civil motions follow local rules with 15-page limit for support/response and 10-page limit for reply/sur-reply.
Sentencing memoranda due 7 days before sentencing; responses due 3 days before.
Pretrial motions must be filed 30 days before trial, heard jointly in multi-defendant cases, and supporting memoranda limited to 25 pages.
Post-trial criminal motions follow federal/local rules with 25-page limit for support/response and 10-page limit for reply/sur-reply (with leave required).
Initial summary judgment motion limited to 5 pages (excluding stipulated facts statement).
Summary judgment reply limited to 25 pages with specific record citations.
Summary judgment sur-reply limited to 10 pages with specific record citations.
Opening briefs limited to 25 pages, replies to 10 pages, sur-replies to 7 pages
Motions in limine briefs limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.
Maximum 5 motions in limine per party without leave of court.
Memoranda limited to 30 pages (excluding TOC/appendices), double-spaced, 12-point font; TOC and TOA required for memos over 15 pages.
Case synopsis (max 5 pages, single spaced) due 2 weeks before conference.
Attachments to synopsis limited to 30 pages with labeled dividers.
Settlement conference synopsis limited to 5 pages single-spaced with max 30 pages of attachments.
Motion briefs limited to 30 pages, reply briefs to 15 pages.
Motions to compel and responses limited to 5 pages each, double-spaced 12-point font.
Briefs/memoranda limited to 25 pages (excluding TOC, TOA, attachments), double-spaced 12-point font.
Reply briefs (max 10 pages) due within 7 days, limited to new issues, not allowed for motions in limine.
Motions in limine briefs limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font; no reply briefs allowed.
Settlement conference memoranda must be emailed to chambers one week before conference, max 3 pages
Discovery disputes raised by letter limited to 5 pages, response within 5 days also limited to 5 pages.
Complex discovery disputes must be filed as motions, limited to 10 pages, response within 5 days also limited to 10 pages.
Motions briefs/memoranda limited to 25 pages (excluding TOC, TOA, attachments/exhibits), double-spaced 12-point font.
Sur-reply briefs limited to 5 pages and must address only new issues from the reply.
Motions in limine briefs limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font; no reply briefs allowed.
Motions to compel and responses limited to 5 pages each, double-spaced 12-point font.
Briefs/memoranda limited to 25 pages (excluding TOC, TOA, attachments), double-spaced 12-point font.
Reply briefs (max 10 pages) due within 7 days, limited to new issues, not allowed for motions in limine.
Motions in limine briefs limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font; no reply briefs allowed.
Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.
Sur-reply briefs (with permission) are limited to 5 pages.
Sentencing motions must be filed 14 days before sentencing; responses 7 days before.
Sentencing memoranda (non-motion) must be filed 7 days before sentencing; responses 3 days before.
Settlement conference memoranda must be emailed to chambers one week before conference, max 3 pages
Opening briefs limited to 25 pages or 8,750 words; replies to 10 pages or 3,500 words; sur-replies to 7 pages or 2,450 words.
Discovery motions limited to 5 pages or 1,750 words, must include form of order and brief.
Pre-trial motions must be filed 35 days before trial; responses 21 days before trial.
Maximum of 5 motions in limine allowed without leave of court.
Reply and sur-reply briefs limited to 10 pages.
Discovery dispute briefs limited to 10 pages.
Discovery dispute responses limited to 10 pages.
Pre-trial motions must be filed no later than three weeks before trial.
Opposition to pre-trial motions must be filed within 7 days.
Defense response to trial memorandum must be filed within 7 days.
Government must file 404(b) motions 14 days before trial; defense response due in 5 business days.
Response memoranda limited to 20 double-spaced pages
Replies and sur-replies must be filed within 7 days of the previous filing.
Opening briefs are limited to 20 pages including TOC and attachments.
Replies limited to 10 pages, sur-replies to 7 pages.
Sur-replies require court permission and limited to 5 pages.
Motion to compel for complex disputes limited to 5 pages, no exhibits or brief.
Response to discovery disputes limited to 5 pages, no exhibits or legal briefs.
Motion and opposition briefs limited to 20 pages total.
Reply briefs limited to 7 pages without leave of court.
Rule 56 responses are limited to 25 pages.
Rule 56 replies are limited to 10 pages and must cite record with exhibit, page, and line numbers.
Briefs in support of motions and oppositions are limited to 25 pages.
Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages and must be filed within 7 days of opposition.
Surreplies require leave of court and are limited to 5 pages.
Rule 56 motions by moving party are limited to 25 pages (excluding Statement of Facts).
Rule 56 surreplies are limited to 10 pages, must cite record with exhibit, page, and line numbers, and must be filed within 7 days of reply.
Multi-defendant motions heard jointly; joining requires leave; supporting memoranda max 20 pages
Reply/surreply memoranda require leave of Court and max 10 double-spaced pages
Page limits: Opening and opposition briefs 25 pages or 6,250 words; Reply brief 10 pages or 2,500 words
Summary judgment response limited to 25 pages.
Discovery disputes raised by letter limited to 5 pages, response within 5 days also limited to 5 pages.
Complex discovery disputes must be filed as motions, limited to 10 pages, response within 5 days also limited to 10 pages.
Motions briefs/memoranda limited to 25 pages (excluding TOC, TOA, attachments/exhibits), double-spaced 12-point font.
Sur-reply briefs limited to 5 pages and must address only new issues from the reply.
Motions in limine briefs limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font; no reply briefs allowed.
Motions (except motions in limine) limited to 25 pages.
Without court-set deadline, parties have 30 days to respond to summary judgment motion.
Brief narrative limited to 3 pages double-spaced
Motions in limine and responses limited to 10 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, one-inch margins, numbered pages.
Briefs and memoranda of law are limited to 35 pages unless court authorizes otherwise.
21 days to respond to summary judgment motions, 10 days for reply/surreply.
Voir dire limited to 15 questions in civil cases, initial questioning only from submitted questions.
Proposed voir dire questions limited to 15 questions.
Sentencing motions due 14 days before sentencing; responses due 7 days before.
Summary judgment motions under alternative method have special page limits and format requirements.
Summary judgment motions under traditional method have standard page limits.
All other civil motions follow local rules with 15-page limit for support/response and 10-page limit for reply/sur-reply.
Sentencing memoranda due 7 days before sentencing; responses due 3 days before.
Pretrial motions must be filed 30 days before trial, heard jointly in multi-defendant cases, and supporting memoranda limited to 25 pages.
Post-trial criminal motions follow federal/local rules with 25-page limit for support/response and 10-page limit for reply/sur-reply (with leave required).
Initial summary judgment motion limited to 5 pages (excluding stipulated facts statement).
Summary judgment reply limited to 25 pages with specific record citations.
Summary judgment sur-reply limited to 10 pages with specific record citations.
Replies to motions limited to 15 pages, due within 7 days
Reply briefs for summary judgment motions limited to 15 pages and must be filed within 7 days.
Proposed jury instructions and interrogatories due 7 days before trial.
Government must file trial memorandum 1 week before trial with specific content.
Reply briefs limited to 10 pages, due within 7 days of opposition brief.
Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages and must be filed within 7 days of the opposition brief.
Settlement conference submissions limited to 5 pages.
Document submissions for settlement conference limited to 20 pages without Court approval.
Memoranda limited to 25 pages, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font.
Reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Settlement conference memoranda limited to 4 pages.
Motions in limine limited to 5 per party without leave
Settlement conference synopsis limited to 5 pages.
All parties must submit 5-page confidential settlement summary and case synopsis via email 2 weeks before settlement conference.
Memoranda limited to 30 pages (excluding TOC/appendices), double spaced, 12-point font; over 15 pages requires TOC and TOA.
Case synopsis (max 5 pages, single spaced) due 2 weeks before conference.
Settlement conference synopsis limited to 5 single-spaced pages.
Motions and responses limited to 30 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.
Memoranda limited to 30 pages (excluding TOC/appendices), double-spaced, 12-point font; TOC and TOA required for memos over 15 pages.
Case synopsis (max 5 pages, single spaced) due 2 weeks before conference.
Attachments to synopsis limited to 30 pages with labeled dividers.
Settlement conference synopsis limited to 5 pages single-spaced with max 30 pages of attachments.
Motion briefs limited to 30 pages, reply briefs to 15 pages.
Opening briefs limited to 25 pages, replies to 10 pages, sur-replies to 7 pages
Motions in limine briefs limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.
Maximum 5 motions in limine per party without leave of court.
Supporting and opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Discovery motions limited to 5 pages with form of order.
Memoranda limited to 25 pages (excluding TOC/appendices), double-spaced, 12pt Times New Roman; TOC/TOA required for memos over 15 pages.
Reply briefs are limited to 15 pages.
Short discovery motions limited to 3 pages double-spaced 12-point font.
Longer discovery motions limited to 7 pages double-spaced 12-point font.
Motion memoranda limited to 20 pages double-spaced 12-point font.
Reply briefs limited to 10 pages, must be filed within 7 days of opposition.
Post-trial support memoranda limited to 25 pages, due within 30 days of transcript receipt.
General motions limited to 5 pages double-spaced 12-point font.
Rule 56 memoranda limited to 25 pages (double-spaced, 12pt font) with TOC if more than 2 arguments.
Opening statements limited to 30 minutes, closing arguments to 1 hour per side in jury trials.
Motion papers must be double-spaced, 14-point Times New Roman, 1-inch margins. Supporting memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 12 pages, declarations to 20 pages.
Reply briefs must be filed within 14 days of the response brief.
Sur-reply briefs must be filed within 7 days of the reply brief.
Motions in limine limited to 5 per party without leave
Discovery motion brief limited to 5 pages.
Dispositive motions and supporting briefs limited to 25 pages.
One reply brief (max 10 pages) allowed within 14 days of opposition.
Reply brief limited to 10 pages, due within 14 days; supplemental briefings require leave.
Discovery dispute briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Dispositive motions and supporting memoranda are limited to 25 pages for argument.
Reply and sur-reply briefs limited to 10 pages.
Discovery dispute briefs limited to 10 pages.
Discovery dispute responses limited to 10 pages.
Pre-trial motions must be filed no later than three weeks before trial.
Opposition to pre-trial motions must be filed within 7 days.
Defense response to trial memorandum must be filed within 7 days.
Government must file 404(b) motions 14 days before trial; defense response due in 5 business days.
Motions and opposition briefs limited to 15 pages each.
Reply briefs limited to 7 pages and must address only issues raised in opposition.
Sur-replies require court permission and are limited to 5 pages.
Motions and opposition briefs are limited to 15 pages each, with specific formatting requirements.
Reply briefs limited to 7 pages and must be filed within 7 days after opposition.
Sur-replies require court permission and are limited to 5 pages.
Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages and must be filed within 7 days of the opposition brief.
Reply briefs must be filed within 7 days and are limited to 10 pages.
Settlement conference synopsis limited to 5 pages.
Proposed voir dire questions limited to 15 questions.
Response memoranda limited to 20 double-spaced pages
Rule 56 responses are limited to 25 pages.
Rule 56 replies are limited to 10 pages and must cite record with exhibit, page, and line numbers.
Briefs in support of motions and oppositions are limited to 25 pages.
Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages and must be filed within 7 days of opposition.
Surreplies require leave of court and are limited to 5 pages.
Rule 56 motions by moving party are limited to 25 pages (excluding Statement of Facts).
Rule 56 surreplies are limited to 10 pages, must cite record with exhibit, page, and line numbers, and must be filed within 7 days of reply.
Multi-defendant motions heard jointly; joining requires leave; supporting memoranda max 20 pages
Reply/surreply memoranda require leave of Court and max 10 double-spaced pages
Discovery motion briefs and responses are limited to 5 pages each.
Motion briefs and opposition briefs are limited to 25 pages each.
Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages and must be filed within 7 days.
Surreplies require leave of court and are limited to 5 pages.
Rule 56 summary judgment initial filings are limited to 25 double-spaced pages, excluding the Statement of Undisputed Material Facts.
Rule 56 summary judgment responses are limited to 25 pages.
Rule 56 summary judgment replies are limited to 10 pages.
Rule 56 summary judgment surreplies are optional, due within 7 days, and limited to 10 pages.
Supporting memoranda for pretrial motions in multi-defendant proceedings are limited to 20 double-spaced pages.
Response memoranda in criminal cases are limited to 20 double-spaced pages.
Reply and surreply memoranda in criminal cases are limited to 10 double-spaced pages and require leave of Court.
Settlement conference submissions limited to 5 pages.
Document submissions for settlement conference limited to 20 pages without Court approval.
Briefs and memoranda of law are limited to 35 pages unless court authorizes otherwise.
21 days to respond to summary judgment motions, 10 days for reply/surreply.
Voir dire limited to 15 questions in civil cases, initial questioning only from submitted questions.
Opening briefs limited to 25 pages or 8,750 words; replies to 10 pages or 3,500 words; sur-replies to 7 pages or 2,450 words.
Discovery motions limited to 5 pages or 1,750 words, must include form of order and brief.
Pre-trial motions must be filed 35 days before trial; responses 21 days before trial.
Maximum of 5 motions in limine allowed without leave of court.
Briefs over 10 pages must include a table of contents.
Opening briefs limited to 25 pages or 8,750 words; replies limited to 10 pages or 3,500 words; sur-replies limited to 7 pages or 2,450 words.
Discovery motion briefs are limited to 5 pages or 1,750 words, excluding exhibits.
Short discovery motions limited to 3 pages double-spaced 12-point font.
Longer discovery motions limited to 7 pages double-spaced 12-point font.
Motion memoranda limited to 20 pages double-spaced 12-point font.
Reply briefs limited to 10 pages, must be filed within 7 days of opposition.
Post-trial support memoranda limited to 25 pages, due within 30 days of transcript receipt.
General motions limited to 5 pages double-spaced 12-point font.
Rule 56 memoranda limited to 25 pages (double-spaced, 12pt font) with TOC if more than 2 arguments.
Opening statements limited to 30 minutes, closing arguments to 1 hour per side in jury trials.
Witness descriptions limited to 2 sentences each
Attachments limited to 30 pages with labeled dividers; hard copies may be required.
Opening statements should be under 30 minutes, summations under 45 minutes.
No strict time limits for opening statements/summations, but counsel should aim for under 30 minutes (opening) and under 45 minutes (summation).
No strict time limits for opening statements/summations, but counsel should aim for under 30 minutes (opening) and under 45 minutes (summation).
Opening statements limited to 30 minutes, closing arguments to 45 minutes, with rebuttal time reserved from closing.
Opening statements limited to 30 minutes, closing arguments to 45 minutes.
Motions to exceed page limits require showing good cause and must be filed before the deadline.
Page limits may be exceeded without leave for figures/diagrams if word count certification is included
Leave required to exceed page limit with good cause.
Witness descriptions limited to 2 sentences each
20 minute limit for oral arguments unless parties arrange otherwise.
30-minute time limit for voir dire in civil cases.
Rebuttal limited to 5 minutes; cannot rehash closing argument.
Reply briefs permitted but limited; surreplies require permission
Attachments limited to 30 pages with labeled dividers; hard copies may be required.
Opening statements should be under 30 minutes, summations under 45 minutes.
Oversize briefs allowed with certification if due to pictures/charts; otherwise leave required 3 business days before deadline.
Opening/closing statements limited to 30 minutes unless court grants additional time.
Closing argument limited to 30 minutes including rebuttal; plaintiff must reserve rebuttal time.
Motions to exceed page limits require showing good cause and must be filed before the deadline.
Reply briefs permitted but limited; surreplies require permission
Case summaries for settlement conferences should not exceed 5 pages.
Supporting documents for settlement conferences are limited to 20 pages without prior approval.
Case synopsis attachment for settlement conference is limited to 5 pages.
20 minute limit for oral arguments unless parties arrange otherwise.
Correspondence to chambers must not exceed two pages.
Page limits section referenced
Standard discovery period is 90-120 days from Rule 16 conference
Standard discovery period is 120 days from Rule 16 conference; additional time must be requested at conference.
Standard discovery period is 90-120 days from Rule 16 conference
Standard discovery period is 120 days from Rule 16 conference; additional time must be requested at conference.
Time limits for opening statements and summations may be imposed based on case issues and trial length.
Page limits section referenced
Time limits may be placed on opening statements and summations.
Up to five motions in limine may be filed, grouped by evidentiary review type.
Factual statements on summary judgment do not count toward 25-page limit unless substantially argumentative.
Up to five motions in limine may be filed, grouped by evidentiary review type.
Northern District of California
View all rules for NDCA.Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 8 pages) with up to 12 pages of attachments.
Defendants' cross-motion must be in opposition (max 25 pages) filed 14 days after motion.
Reply (max 15 pages) must be filed 7 days after opposition.
Reply to cross-motion (max 15 pages) must be filed 7 days after opposition.
Trial briefs limited to 25 pages with no opposition allowed.
Maximum 10 motions in limine in one document limited to 25 pages.
Only one motion for summary judgment per side will be addressed absent good cause.
Declaration and exhibits for telephonic conference request limited to 7 pages.
Joint discovery letter brief limited to 8 double-spaced pages, no exhibits except specified documents, no footnotes.
Trial briefs limited to 10 pages.
Deadline to request leave to amend pleadings is 60 days after initial case management conference.
Initial ADR session must be completed within 120 days of initial case management conference.
Fact discovery closes 4-8 months after initial case management conference.
Expert discovery closes no more than 4 months after fact discovery closes.
Briefing on summary judgment, Daubert, and class certification closes 10 weeks after expert discovery.
Hearing on summary judgment, Daubert, and class certification is 4 weeks after final brief.
Pretrial conference is 12 weeks after summary judgment/Daubert hearing and 4 weeks before trial, with joint pretrial statement due 2 weeks prior.
Trial is scheduled 12-20 months after initial case management conference.
Mid-discovery case management statement (max 10 pages) required for cases with 6+ months of fact discovery.
Major motions limited to 25/25/15 pages (motion/opposition/reply).
Other motions limited to 10/10/5 pages (motion/opposition/reply).
Each party limited to one summary judgment motion; additional motions require leave of court.
Summary judgment briefs have page limits: first two at 25 pages, third at 20 pages, fourth at 15 pages.
Moving separate statement for summary judgment should not exceed 15 pages.
Responsive separate statement should add no more than 5 pages to moving statement.
Joint statements to move case dates limited to 3 pages with particularized good cause.
One motion for summary judgment per party; additional motions require leave and good cause.
Joint statement for discovery disputes limited to 5 pages, 12-point font
Discovery joint statements are limited to five pages.
Summary judgment motions limited to 25 pages per side.
Joint letters limited to 5 pages, 12pt font minimum, 1-inch margins minimum.
Discovery exhibits limited to 25 pages without leave of court.
Motions in limine limited to 25 pages total
Joint proposed jury instructions limited to 25 pages, filed 7 days after pretrial meeting.
Joint statement for unresolved discovery disputes limited to 5 single-spaced pages, 12-point font or greater.
Supporting declarations and documentation limited to 15 pages per party.
Discovery dispute joint statements are limited to 5 single-spaced pages with minimum 12-point font.
Joint statement for discovery disputes limited to 5 single-spaced pages; supporting docs up to 15 pages.
Individual statements for discovery disputes limited to 2 pages, filed under Discovery Letter Brief.
Discovery letter briefs limited to 5 pages.
Cross-motions for summary judgment have tiered page limits: 25/25/20/15 pages.
Settlement statements limited to 10 pages (20 pages attachments) or 5 pages (5 pages attachments), or combination.
Fixed time limits set at final pretrial conference; counsel must track and report daily usage.
Motions in limine deadlines and page limits (21/14/7 days, 7/7/3 pages)
All examination time (direct, cross, re-direct, re-cross) must fit within party's time limit.
Trial briefs limited to 15 pages unless court orders otherwise.
Discovery disputes must be filed as joint letter briefs (max 3 pages).
Motions in limine support and opposition briefs limited to 5 pages; no reply briefs allowed.
Objections to jury bias video limited to 1 page double-spaced.
Statement of the Case for jury voir dire limited to 1 page double-spaced unless case is extremely complex.
Bench trial briefs limited to 10 pages; proposed findings and conclusions required 7 days before pretrial conference.
Court will generally construe no more than ten terms, with grouping allowed for identical issues.
Court will construe only first ten terms without leave and may impose sanctions.
Opening and opposition briefs limited to 20 pages; reply brief limited to 10 pages.
Maximum of 10 supplemental questions allowed on juror questionnaire.
Each party must explain their disputed instruction in no more than one page.
Each party must explain disputed instruction in no more than one page.
Each party limited to 10 motions in limine, each addressing a single topic
Motions in limine memoranda limited to 5 pages, no reply briefs permitted
Daubert motions have 10-page limit for opening and opposition briefs.
Objections to unconscious bias video limited to 1 page double-spaced.
Joint Statement of the Case limited to 1 page double-spaced unless extremely complex.
Written motions during trial require prior oral raise and authorization, limited to 5 pages, due by 6:00 p.m.
Fixed time limits will be set for trial, covering all examination and argument time.
Bench trial pretrial filings due 7 days before conference, including 10-page trial briefs.
Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before Pretrial Conference, limited to 25 pages; oppositions due 7 days before.
Motions in limine must be jointly filed (max 24 pages), with opposition (max 24 pages) due 7 days later.
Settlement statements limited to 10 pages (20 pages attachments) or 5 pages (5 pages attachments), or combination.
Settlement conference statement limited to 10 pages, exhibits to 20 pages
Confidential settlement letter limited to 5 pages
Joint letter limited to 5 pages, 12-point font, single-spaced.
Opening and opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply brief limited to 15 pages.
Opening briefs must be filed at least 6 weeks before claim construction hearing.
Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening/opposition (25 pages), reply (15 pages)
Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before pretrial conference, limited to 25 pages in one document.
Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed 7 days before pretrial conference, limited to 25 pages.
Opening and opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply brief limited to 15 pages.
Each side gets 45-60 minutes for technology tutorial presentation.
Summary judgment motions have specific timing and page limits: plaintiffs file 6 weeks before cut-off, defendants file cross-motion within 25-page opposition 14 days after, reply 15 pages 7 days after opposition.
Claim construction hearings scheduled one week after tutorials, limited to two hours.
Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 8 pages) with up to 12 pages of attachments.
Motions in limine limited to 25 pages total in one document.
Defendants' cross-motion must be in opposition (max 25 pages) filed 14 days after motion.
Reply (max 15 pages) must be filed 7 days after opposition.
Reply to cross-motion (max 15 pages) must be filed 7 days after opposition.
Settlement Conference Statement limited to 10 pages text + 20 pages exhibits (tabbed)
Confidential Letter may not exceed 5 pages of text.
Each side limited to 5 motions in limine, each 5 pages and addressing one issue.
Opening and responsive briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Each Daubert challenge requires separate motion, counted toward 5 motion limit.
Trial briefs are limited to 15 pages and due 7 days before trial.
Each party limited to 5 motions in limine, each 5 pages max, one issue per motion.
Joint pretrial statement limited to 10 pages.
Up to five motions in limine per side, 5-page briefing limit, no reply briefs.
Motions in Limine limited to 25 pages total, with two courtesy copies in tabbed three-ring binder, due 14 days before pretrial conference.
Motions in limine limited to 25 pages in one document with subheadings.
Opposition to motions in limine limited to 25 pages, filed 7 days before pretrial conference.
Motions in limine are limited to 10 pages.
Settlement Conference Statement limited to 10 pages text plus 20 pages exhibits.
Settlement conference statement limited to 5 pages.
Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 5 pages) with proposed orders.
Class certification briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).
Briefs limited to 15 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply) for most substantive motions.
Preliminary injunction briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).
Summary judgment briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).
Opposing party may file 5-page Daubert reply brief within 7 days of class certification reply.
Summary judgment briefs limited to 40 pages (opening/opposition) and 20 pages (reply).
Opening and opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply brief limited to 15 pages.
Opening briefs must be filed at least 6 weeks before claim construction hearing.
Each party limited to one dispositive motion (Summary Judgment, Partial Summary Judgment, or Summary Adjudication) unless Court permits otherwise
Joint statements for discovery disputes are limited to 10 pages with specific formatting requirements.
Cross-motions for summary judgment require four sequential briefs with specific page limits: 25, 25, 20, and 15 pages.
Motions in limine support and opposition briefs limited to 5 pages; no reply briefs allowed.
Objections to jury bias video limited to 1 page double-spaced.
Statement of the Case for jury voir dire limited to 1 page double-spaced unless case is extremely complex.
Bench trial briefs limited to 10 pages; proposed findings and conclusions required 7 days before pretrial conference.
Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening/opposition (25 pages), reply (15 pages)
Each party limited to 5 motions in limine, each 5 pages max, one issue per motion.
Maximum of 10 supplemental questions allowed on juror questionnaire.
Page limits: 15/10 pages for most motions, 25/15 pages for summary judgment and class certification
Page limits for summary judgment and class certification: 25/15 pages for opening/opposition, 15 pages for reply
Discovery disputes require joint letter (max 5 pages) with proposed orders.
Class certification briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).
Briefs limited to 15 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply) for most substantive motions.
Preliminary injunction briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).
Summary judgment briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).
Opposing party may file 5-page Daubert reply brief within 7 days of class certification reply.
Summary judgment briefs limited to 40 pages (opening/opposition) and 20 pages (reply).
Court will generally construe no more than ten terms, with grouping allowed for identical issues.
Court will construe only first ten terms without leave and may impose sanctions.
Opening and opposition briefs limited to 20 pages; reply brief limited to 10 pages.
Standard page limits: 25/25/15 pages for motions under FRCP 12, 23, 56, 59, 65, etc.
Daubert motions limited to 10 pages per expert, 25 pages total per side.
Each side limited to 5 motions in limine, 5 pages each.
Post-trial motions limited to 25 pages total per side in a single brief.
Standard page limits: 10 pages for motion/opening brief, 10 pages for opposition/response, 5 pages for reply brief
25-page limit for all post-answer dispositive motions combined; 25 pages for oppositions, 15 pages for replies.
Opening and responsive briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Joint discovery letter limited to 5 pages after live conversation.
Briefs for summary judgment, class certification, class settlements, and claim construction are limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply).
Briefs for all other motions are limited to 15 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Cross-motions for summary judgment require 4 sequential briefs with specific page limits
Court will construe no more than ten claim construction terms.
Joint Trial Setting Conference Statement due 10 days before conference, max 10 pages.
Motions in limine limited to 7 pages and must address single topics.
Only one motion for summary judgment per party unless court permits otherwise.
Cross-motions for summary judgment must be incorporated into opposition brief (max 25 pages).
Opposition to cross-motions must be incorporated into reply brief (max 15 pages).
Reply to opposition to cross-motion must be filed within 7 days (max 15 pages).
Motions in limine limited to 25 pages in one document with subheadings.
Opposition to motions in limine limited to 25 pages, filed 7 days before pretrial conference.
Settlement conference statement limited to 10 pages, exhibits to 20 pages
Confidential settlement letter limited to 5 pages
Trial briefs limited to 15 pages unless court orders otherwise.
Discovery disputes must be filed as joint letter briefs (max 3 pages).
Joint statements for discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.
Fixed time limits set at final pretrial conference; counsel must track and report daily usage.
Summary judgment motions are limited to 25 pages.
Combined opposition and reply for initial moving party limited to 15 pages.
Reply for opposing party limited to 15 pages.
Daubert briefs limited to 5 pages, replies to 3 pages.
Each side limited to 3 Daubert motions per case.
Joint statement for discovery disputes limited to 5 pages with 12-point font.
Individual discovery statements limited to 2 pages with 12-point font.
Supporting declarations and documentation limited to 12 pages.
Motions in limine must be limited to 25 pages.
Oppositions to motions in limine must be limited to 25 pages.
Joint discovery dispute letters are limited to 5 pages.
Briefs in support/opposition of specified motions limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Briefs in support/opposition of all other motions limited to 15 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages.
Cross-motions for summary judgment require four sequential briefs with page limits: 25, 25, 20, 15 pages.
Joint statement for complex disputes limited to 5 pages with 12-point font.
Summary judgment motions limited to 25 pages and must comply with Local Rule 7-2.
Supporting Separate Statement limited to 15 pages; Responsive Separate Statement limited to 5 pages beyond opening statement.
Reply to motion limited to 15 pages, includes opposition to cross-motion, due 7 days after opposition.
Cross-motion for summary judgment limited to 25 pages, filed within opposition, due 14 days after motion.
Each side limited to 3 Daubert motions per case without leave of court.
Replies to sealing motions limited to 5 pages unless leave granted.
Omnibus motions on sealing disputes limited to 5 pages unless leave granted.
Oppositions to sealing motions limited to 5 pages unless leave granted.
Cross-motions for summary judgment limited to four briefs with specific sequence.
Summary judgment briefs have specific page limits: 25, 25, 20, and 15 pages.
Fourth brief must be filed at least 21 calendar days before hearing date.
Joint letter limited to 5 pages, 12-point font, single-spaced.
Requests to enlarge page limits must be filed at least three business days before the filing deadline.
Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before pretrial conference, limited to 25 pages in one document.
Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed 7 days before pretrial conference, limited to 25 pages.
Joint letter limited to 5 pages (excluding cover) with specific exhibit restrictions.
Joint letter exhibits limited to 12 pages, must be clearly marked and tabbed.
Motions in limine must be filed in a single document ≤40 pages, each individual motion ≤10 pages, due 21 days before final pretrial conference.
Oppositions to motions in limine must be filed in a single document ≤40 pages, each individual opposition ≤10 pages, due 14 days before final pretrial conference.
Reply briefs for motions in limine will not be considered unless the party obtains prior court order showing good cause.
Briefs limited to 15 pages except for summary judgment and claim construction motions.
Discovery disputes require joint letter brief (max 8 pages) with up to 12 pages of attachments.
Motions for summary judgment limited to 25 pages.
Motions in limine must be filed 14 days before Pretrial Conference, limited to 25 pages; oppositions due 7 days before.
Joint statements to change case schedule dates are limited to 3 pages.
Joint letters regarding discovery disputes are limited to 5 pages.
One summary judgment motion per party; additional motions require leave of court.
One motion for summary judgment and two Daubert motions per party are allowed without leave of court.
Cross-motions for summary judgment limited to four briefs with specific roles.
Cross-motion briefs have page limits: 25 pages for first two, 20 pages for third, 15 pages for fourth.
Fourth brief must be filed at least 21 days before hearing.
Post-distribution accounting required within 21 days after settlement funds distribution.
Motions in limine must be jointly filed (max 24 pages), with opposition (max 24 pages) due 7 days later.
Joined motions and multiple parties count toward page limits.
Page limits are maximums; excess pages will not be considered.
Supporting declarations for discovery disputes are limited to 15 pages.
Requests to enlarge page limits are rarely granted.
Simplified jury statement limited to one paragraph unless case is extremely complex.
Each party may explain disputed instructions in no more than one page.
Objections to unconscious bias video must be filed in one page double-spaced.
Discovery letter brief may include up to 12 pages of attachments.
Page limit extension requests must be filed at least 3 business days before deadline.
Joinder of motions counts toward page limits; excess pages will be disregarded
Page limit extension requests must be filed at least 3 business days before deadline.
Simplified jury statement limited to one paragraph unless case is extremely complex.
10-25% of attorney's fees withheld until post-distribution accounting filed.
Mid-discovery statement deadline set at approximate midpoint of fact discovery period.
Each side gets 90 minutes for claim construction argument.
Opening and closing statements have separate time limits from examination time.
Each side gets 90 minutes for claim construction argument.
Claim construction hearing limited to 2 hours.
Each side gets 90 minutes for claim construction argument.
Emergency applications exempt from 15-page brief limit.
Claim construction hearing limited to 2 hours.
18-month limit between initial conference and trial.
Emergency applications exempt from 15-page brief limit.
Page limits are per side, not per party; multiple parties on same side share collective page limits
Page limits are maximums; title pages, TOC, indexes, and exhibits excluded; notice of motion included
Page limits include summaries of argument but exclude title page, TOC, TOA, and exhibits.
Central District of California
View all rules for CDCA.Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies to 12 pages.
Reply briefs limited to 12 pages with rare extensions for good cause.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Reply papers must be filed 14 calendar days before the hearing date.
Memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply).
Motion in Limine submissions limited to 8 pages; no replies allowed.
Each party limited to 5 motions in limine without leave.
Joint Statement of the Case (max 1 page) must be filed 14 days before FPTC.
Maximum 8 footnotes in support/opposition briefs; max 5 in reply briefs.
Objections and responses to objections limited to 10 pages.
Oral argument limited to 20 minutes total (10 minutes per side).
Class certification motion must be filed within 120 days of scheduling conference.
ERISA court trial scheduled within 6 months unless good cause shown.
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.
Joint Statement of Case (jury trials only) must be filed and emailed 14 days before FPTC, max 1 page.
Memoranda of Points and Authorities limited to 7,000 words (excluding specified items).
Motions (except motions in limine) limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages for handwritten/typewritten briefs, with Certificate of Compliance required.
Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewritten briefs.
Reply briefs must be filed 2 weeks before the hearing.
Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless Court grants leave for more.
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2,800 words or 10 pages for handwritten/typewriter briefs.
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2,800 words or 10 pages (handwritten/typewriter).
Joint Statement of the Case (max 1 page) due 14 days before FPTC.
Statement of Case limited to 2 pages.
Memoranda limited to 20 pages or 5,600 words.
Reply briefs limited to 10 pages.
No party may file more than one summary judgment motion without prior permission.
No party may file more than one judgment on the pleadings motion without prior permission.
Class certification motion must be filed within 90 days of complaint service unless good cause shown.
Opposing papers for ex parte applications must be filed by 3:00 PM on first business day following service.
Joint Rule 26(f) Report must include 2-page statement of case.
Motions briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.
Only one motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication allowed per party.
Each party limited to 25 pages and 8 footnotes for summary judgment motions.
Discovery limited to 120 days with specific numerical limits per side.
Page limits: 15 pages for motions to dismiss/opposition, 25 pages for summary judgment/Daubert, 5 pages for reply briefs.
Each party limited to one expert witness unless permitted by Court or agreement.
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.
Maximum 5 motions in limine per side without leave of court.
Joint Statement of Case due 14 days before FPTC, max 1 page.
Requests for production must be served 45 days before discovery cut-off.
Requests for admissions must be served 45 days before discovery cut-off.
Discovery motions must be filed within 10 days after discovery cut-off.
Motions in limine must be filed 4 weeks before pretrial date.
Opposition to motions in limine must be filed 3 weeks before pretrial date.
Reply documents to motions in limine must be filed 2 weeks before pretrial date.
Maximum 4 motions in limine per party, excluding Rule 37(c)(1) and Court power motions.
Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.
Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words (vs 7,000 for motion/opposition briefs).
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.
Trial memorandum due 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Motions in limine limited to 5 per party; motions and oppositions limited to 10 pages.
Proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law must be filed 21 days before trial in LR 52-3 format.
Support/opposition memoranda limited to 7,000 words; replies limited to 4,000 words.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 15 pages.
No party may file more than one Rule 56 motion without leave of court.
Each side limited to 5 motions in limine.
Maximum of 5 Motions in Limine allowed without leave of court.
Motions in Limine submissions limited to 8 pages; no replies permitted.
Supporting/opposing memoranda limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages; reply memoranda to 4,000 words or 15 pages (excluding indices and exhibits).
Motion portions limited to 5 pages (moving/opposition) and 3 pages (reply), total 13 pages.
Each side allowed one motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication.
Each party limited to five motions in limine without leave of court.
JMIL page limits: 5 pages for moving portion, 5 pages for opposing portion, 3 pages for reply portion.
Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words (vs 7,000 for motions/opposition).
Reply briefs are limited to 4,200 words.
Joint statement of case limited to 1/2 page for jury selection.
Sentencing memoranda limited to 20 pages (14 days before hearing or 7 days for expedited sentencing).
Reply memoranda limited to 10 pages (14 days before hearing or 4 days for expedited sentencing).
Sentencing videos must be less than 10 minutes.
Limit of 4 motions in limine per party/group, excluding Rule 37(c)(1) and Rule 702/Daubert motions.
Reply briefs limited to 3,000 words or 10 pages (excluding indices and exhibits).
Motions in limine and oppositions are limited to 10 pages.
Support/opposition memoranda limited to 7,000 words; replies limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages (handwritten/typewriter).
Motion papers have length and format requirements.
Memoranda limited to 7,000 words (computer-generated) or 25 pages (handwritten/typewriter).
Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages (handwritten/typewriter).
MSJ opening briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.
Each party limited to 8 total footnotes in MSJ.
Reply memorandum limited to 10 pages, due 7 days after Joint Brief filing and 21 days before hearing.
Each party is limited to 25 pages for summary judgment briefs, excluding tables of contents and authorities.
Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages.
Reply memorandum for summary judgment motions is limited to 10 pages and must be filed 7 days after Joint Brief but at least 21 days before hearing.
Each party is limited to 10 minutes for oral argument on summary judgment motions unless the Court specifies otherwise.
DOE defendants must be identified and served within 90 days of filing or will be dismissed without prejudice.
Proof of service must be filed within 5 days of serving summons and complaint.
Form pleadings must be replaced with proper pleadings within 30 days of removal.
Ex parte application for hearing must be filed and served within 3 days of order in 983(f) petitions.
Memoranda of Points and Authorities, pretrial briefs, trial briefs, and postrial briefs limited to 20 pages or 5,600 words.
Replies limited to 10 pages.
Joint motions in limine require 14-day service by moving party, 7-day opposition, and 8-page limit per party.
Trial memorandum due 14 days before Final Pretrial Conference.
Sentencing briefs due 14 days before sentencing hearing.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply); 14-point Times New Roman font required; PDF format must be text searchable.
Trade secret identification must be filed and served within 60 days.
Motions (except in limine) limited to 7,000 words; replies limited to 3,000 words.
Word count limitations apply with rare extensions for good cause; supplemental briefs require prior leave.
Each side limited to 5 motions in limine unless court grants leave.
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 2500 words.
Support/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Summary judgment motions limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply).
Court allocates 55-60% trial time to plaintiff, 40-45% to defendant.
Memoranda limited to 7,000 words or 25 pages for handwritten/typewriter briefs.
Replies limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewriter briefs.
Multiple summary judgment motions or exceeding page/word limits require leave of court with good cause showing.
Memoranda limited to 7,000 words; handwritten/typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages with specific exclusions.
Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages for handwritten/typewriter formats.
Statement of Case limited to 2 pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Only one motion for summary judgment allowed; must seek leave for additional motions or page limit increases.
Each separately represented party limited to 25 pages (excluding TOC/TOA).
Each party limited to 8 total footnotes.
Each party limited to 5 motions in limine (10 pages each) unless leave granted.
Parties must exchange claim terms for construction within 14 days after B.5/B.6 disclosures.
Parties must exchange proposed claim constructions within 14 days after C.1 lists.
Claim construction discovery must be completed within 28 days after C.2 material exchange.
Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement must be filed within 7 days after completing claim construction discovery.
Opening claim construction briefs limited to 7,000 words, excluding specified items.
Responsive claim construction briefs limited to 10 pages; must include presentation materials.
Each side has 45 minutes for claim construction hearing presentation.
Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words; supplemental briefs require leave of court.
Motions in limine limited to 5 per side, 10 pages max, no replies.
Joint proposed jury instructions due 14 days before FPTC.
Joint verdict form due 14 days before FPTC.
Joint Statement of the Case limited to 1 page.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages.
Reply memoranda limited to 12 pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Opening motion briefs limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 12 pages (reply) with specific font requirements.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 12 pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages, replies to 12 pages; extensions rare.
Claim construction briefs limited to 25 pages (opening/response) and 12 pages (reply).
10-term limit for claim construction; failure to narrow terms may result in sanctions.
1 hour maximum for technology tutorial; additional time requires advance request; tutorial time doesn't extend Markman hearing.
Tutorial materials must be lodged 7 days before tutorial; 5-page summary memorandum allowed.
Parties must identify up to 10 most significant claim terms, with total not exceeding 10.
Opening claim construction briefs limited to 25 pages.
Responsive claim construction briefs limited to 10 pages.
Technology tutorial limited to 20 minutes.
Each side has 45 minutes for claim construction hearing presentation.
Final Invalidity Contentions and expert reports due 28 days after Final Infringement Contentions.
Rebuttal expert reports due 28 days after opposing reports; discovery closes 28 days after rebuttal reports.
Advice of counsel documents due 28 days after claim construction ruling.
Briefs must comply with Local Rule page limits; leave rarely granted to exceed them.
Motions limited to 7,000 words (excluding specified items).
Handwritten/typewritten briefs limited to 25 pages (excluding specified items).
Replies limited to 15 pages.
Exceeding page limits results in stricken memoranda.
Motion memoranda (points and authorities) limited to 7,000 words with specified exclusions.
Handwritten or typewriter briefs limited to 25 pages with specified exclusions.
Reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Memoranda exceeding page limits will be stricken and not considered.
Memoranda limited to 25 pages double-spaced, 14-point Times New Roman font required.
Motions must be filed at least 28 days before the hearing cut-off date.
Motions in limine memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Motion papers have length and format requirements.
Memoranda limited to 7,000 words (computer-generated) or 25 pages (handwritten/typewriter).
Reply briefs limited to 4,200 words or 15 pages (handwritten/typewriter).
Rule 56 motions must be filed at least 35 days before the hearing date.
Opposition to Rule 56 motion must be filed at least 21 days before hearing date (14 days after motion).
Reply to Rule 56 motion must be filed at least 14 days before hearing date (7 days after opposition).
Motions briefs limited to 7,000 words (excluding specified items).
Reply briefs limited to 10 pages.
Parties cannot evade page limits by filing multiple motions.
Joint Statement of the Case limited to 2-3 paragraphs without argument.
Court may set time limits for opening statements, closing arguments, and case presentation.
Page limitations may be extended only in rare instances for good cause.
Page limits may be extended only for good cause shown.
Cut-off date applies to all non-discovery motions except trial-related motions.
Page limitations extensions granted only for good cause.
Optional voir dire questions limited to 1-2 pages.
Short briefs (max 5 pages) addressing disputed issues are welcome.
Each party gets 10 minutes for oral argument unless Court states otherwise.
Parties may agree to a later deadline for trade secret identification.
Each party gets 10 minutes for oral argument unless Court states otherwise.
Patent invalidity declaratory judgment cases get 28 days for disclosures instead of 14 days.
In patent invalidity declaratory judgment cases, plaintiff must serve B.5/B.6 disclosures within 14 days if no infringement claim is made.
Eastern District of New York
View all rules for EDNY.Memoranda in support of and opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, excluding specified sections and attachments.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, excluding specified sections and attachments.
Each party is limited to two pages in its portion of the joint discovery-dispute submission.
Each party is limited to three pages in the joint discovery-dispute letter.
Ex parte settlement letters are limited to five pages, excluding attachments.
A pre-motion conference request must be made by a pre-motion letter capped at three pages.
Opening/opposition memoranda limited to 25 pages, reply to 10 pages, double-spaced; Times New Roman 12pt with 1-inch margins; TOC/TOA required for 10+ page memos.
Response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 pages, due within 5 business days.
Page limits: 25 pages for dispositive motions, 15 pages for other motions, 10 pages for reply to dispositive, 5 pages for reply to other motions.
Non-dispositive motions: 15 pages for briefs, 5 pages for replies.
Reply memoranda to dispositive motions limited to 10 pages.
Memoranda supporting/opposing motions limited to 25 pages; replies limited to 10 pages (excluding appendices/attachments).
Briefs for motions for reconsideration may not exceed 5 pages.
Letter motions are limited to 1750 words for opening and response briefs, 1050 words for reply.
Memoranda in support and opposition limited to 8750 words; replies to 3500 words; double spacing and 12-point font required.
Letters objecting to or responding to Magistrate Judge decisions are limited to 1750 words; replies are not permitted.
Letter-motion briefs limited to 1750 words (support/opposition) and 1050 words (reply); sur-replies prohibited.
Motion memoranda limited to 8750 words (opening/opposition) and 3500 words (reply), excluding letter-motions.
Cross-motions for summary judgment have specific word limits: plaintiff opening 8,750 words; defendant combined 17,500 words; plaintiff combined 12,250 words; defendant reply 3,500 words.
Motions in limine are limited to 8750 words for opening and response briefs, and 3500 words for reply briefs; replies are strongly discouraged.
Each party is limited to two pages in its portion of the joint discovery-dispute submission.
Settlement statements (max 3 pages) must be emailed to chambers 3 business days before conference.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply); double-spaced, 12-point type, 1-inch margins.
Support/opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages, with specified exclusions and formatting requirements.
Memoranda for reconsideration motions are limited to 10 pages.
A civil appeal of a magistrate discovery determination must be a letter limited to three pages.
Opening and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
Objections and responses to reports and recommendations are capped at 15 pages.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 double-spaced pages, excluding specified materials.
Reply memoranda are capped at 10 double-spaced pages, excluding specified materials.
Objections and responses to R&Rs are limited to 15 double-spaced pages.
Opening and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
Objections and responses to reports and recommendations are capped at 15 pages.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 double-spaced pages, excluding specified materials.
Reply memoranda are capped at 10 double-spaced pages, excluding specified materials.
Objections and responses to R&Rs are limited to 15 double-spaced pages.
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages excluding appendices and attachments unless prior permission is granted.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages excluding appendices and attachments.
The memorandum of law supporting default judgment is capped at 25 pages.
Memoranda in support of and opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages, excluding specified sections and attachments.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages, excluding specified sections and attachments.
Each party may use no more than two pages in its portion of the joint discovery submission.
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages in 12-point Times New Roman.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages (excluding appendices and attachments), and reply memoranda are capped at 10 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Objections to magistrate judge reports and recommendations, and responses, are limited to 15 pages.
Ex parte settlement letters (max 5 pages) due 7 days before settlement conference.
Discovery motion letters and responses are each limited to five pages, excluding exhibits, with responses due within three days of receipt.
Protective-order change letter motions are capped at three pages.
Ex parte settlement letters are due at least five days before the conference and are limited to five single-spaced pages.
Dispositive-motion support/opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages.
Joint letter for discovery disputes is limited to 3 pages per party.
Letter motions and oppositions are limited to 5 pages each, exclusive of attachments; opposition due within 10 business days.
Opening and opposition memoranda limited to 20 pages; reply memoranda limited to 8 pages.
Ex parte settlement letters are limited to five pages, excluding attachments.
Each party is limited to three pages in its portion of the discovery joint submission.
Each party must file an ex parte settlement position statement of no more than 3 pages at least 3 days before the settlement conference.
Discovery and other non-dispositive letter motions are limited to 3 pages, excluding attachments.
Responses to letter motions are limited to 3 pages excluding attachments.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages and reply memoranda at 10 pages.
Opening briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages; both double-spaced.
Discovery determination appeals must be challenged within 14 days via a letter not exceeding 3 pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 25 pages (opening) and 10 pages (reply), double-spaced, with Times New Roman 12pt font and one-inch margins.
Appeals of Magistrate Judge discovery determinations must be in letter format with 3-page maximum.
Memoranda are subject to page limits: 25 pages for support/opposition, 10 for replies, and 5 for reconsideration, with specified exclusions from count.
LR 56.1 statements are limited to 25 pages for movants, and any separate additional-material-facts section in the opposing statement is limited to 10 pages.
The moving party’s pre-motion conference request letter is limited to four pages.
The pre-motion response letter is limited to three pages.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 8,750 words with listed exclusions unless prior permission is granted.
Reply memoranda are limited to 3,500 words, excluding listed components.
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages excluding appendices and attachments unless prior permission is granted.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages excluding appendices and attachments.
The memorandum of law supporting default judgment is capped at 25 pages.
Letters to the Court must be no longer than four pages.
The opposing party’s pre-motion response letter is limited to four pages.
Support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages absent prior permission.
Pretrial memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
Pretrial memoranda are limited to 25 pages.
Letter motions are capped at 1,500 words, double-spaced, including footnotes, excluding attachments.
Responses to letter motions are limited to 1,500 words and must be filed within four days of receipt.
Support/opposition memoranda are limited to 6,500 words and reply memoranda to 2,500 words, excluding tables of contents and authorities.
Before filing a dispositive motion before Judge Wicks, parties must submit a double-spaced pre-motion letter capped at 1,000 words (including footnotes) with specified content.
Confidential ex parte settlement statements must be filed at least seven days before the conference and are limited to 5,000 double-spaced words including footnotes.
Memoranda of law limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply), with specific formatting requirements.
Memoranda in support of and opposition to motions are limited to 25 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages, and reply memoranda are limited to 15 pages.
Motion support and opposition memoranda are capped at 25 pages, and reply memoranda are capped at 15 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Discovery-related magistrate judge appeals must be filed as letters and are limited to three pages.
Discovery and other non-dispositive letter motions are limited to four pages, excluding attachments.
Responses to letter motions are limited to four pages, excluding attachments, and are due within three business days.
Memoranda in support of and in opposition to motions on notice are limited to 25 pages unless the Court grants permission for more pages.
Pre-motion response letters are limited to three pages.
Support/opposition memoranda are limited to 25 pages and reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages unless prior permission is granted.
Affidavits in support of or opposition to a motion are limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
Each exhibit is limited to 15 pages, except the complaint.
A moving party’s Local Rule 56.1 statement is capped at 25 double-spaced pages unless the Court grants prior permission.
Any separate additional-material-facts section in the opposing Rule 56.1 statement is limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
Letters to chambers are limited to 3 pages.
Letter motions for discovery are limited to 3 pages.
Opposition letters to letter motions are limited to 3 pages.
Motion memoranda limited to 20 pages, replies to 10 pages.
Reply memoranda limited to 10 pages.
Pre-motion conference request letters are limited to three pages.
Responses to pre-motion letters are capped at three pages.
Support and opposition memoranda on noticed motions are limited to 30 pages, excluding TOC, TOA, and exhibits.
Reply memoranda are limited to 10 pages.
Requests to exceed page limits must be made 5 days before due date (1 day for reply briefs).
Fax submissions are limited to 5 pages.
Fax submissions are limited to 5 pages.
If overlength briefing is permitted, each extra page is capped at 350 words.
No page limits apply except for in limine motions.
Page limits for memoranda exclude tables of contents and authorities.
Joint discovery letters may not exceed ten pages.
Western District of Washington
View all rules for WDWA.Motions must be filed 28 days before trial.
Motions in limine must be filed 28 days before trial.
Joint briefs limited to 12,600 words total (6,300 per party), excluding certain sections.
Follow Local Civil Rule 7(e) length limits; overlength motions disfavored and must be filed separately.
Joint briefs limited to 12,600 words total (6,300 per party), excluding certain sections.
Motions limited to 15 pages (except summary judgment), replies to 7 pages, surreplies to 5 pages with leave.
Summary judgment motion limits: 30 pages for motion/opposition, 20 pages for reply, 10 pages for sur-reply.
Motions in Limine: oppositions limited to 15 pages, due 14 days after filing, no reply brief unless ordered
Motions for reconsideration: 10-page limit for motions/oppositions, 5-page limit for replies
Motions for reconsideration: oppositions limited to 10 pages, replies limited to 5 pages
Replies to motions for reconsideration limited to 5 pages
Motions in Limine oppositions due 14 days after filing
Closing arguments limited to 45 minutes per side; longer requests must be submitted in advance.
Civil jury trials have 9 jurors with 3 peremptory challenges per side.
Each party's counsel has 10 minutes for additional voir dire questioning.
Each party's alternate jury instruction arguments limited to 2 pages.
Settlement memoranda limited to 10 double-spaced pages, confidential, no filing or service required.
Same-day motions limited to 2,100 words or 6 pages.
14-day motions and oppositions limited to 4,200 words.
Reply briefs limited to 2,100 words or 6 pages (handwritten/typewriter)
Major motions and oppositions limited to 8,400 words/24 pages; reply briefs to 4,200 words/12 pages
Other motions and oppositions limited to 4,200 words/12 pages; reply briefs to 2,100 words/6 pages
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 6,300 words/18 pages
Over-length motion request limited to 700 words/2 pages
Surreply limited to 1,050 words/3 pages
Reply to expedited joint motion limited to 175 words or 1/2 page if handwritten/typewritten.
Total contribution to expedited joint motion limited to 4,200 words or 12 pages if handwritten/typewritten.
Mediation memoranda limited to 3,500 words or 10 pages if handwritten/typewritten.
Temporary restraining order motions limited to 8,400 words or 24 pages.
Response to TRO must be filed within 24-48 hours; no reply permitted.
Objections to magistrate judge orders limited to 4,200 words or 12 pages (hand/typewriter).
Bankruptcy appeals briefs have word/page limits (10,500/30 for initial briefs, 7,000/20 for reply briefs).
Each side limited to time limits set by Court for voir dire.
Attorney voir dire: 20 minutes initial, 10 minutes follow-up, must avoid repetitive/irrelevant questions.
Joint statement for discovery disputes must not exceed 3 pages.
Joint briefs are limited to 12,600 total words (6,300 per party), excluding caption, date line, and signature block.
Same-day motions limited to 2,100 words or 6 pages.
14-day motions and oppositions limited to 4,200 words.
Reply briefs limited to 2,100 words or 6 pages (handwritten/typewriter)
Major motions and oppositions limited to 8,400 words/24 pages; reply briefs to 4,200 words/12 pages
Other motions and oppositions limited to 4,200 words/12 pages; reply briefs to 2,100 words/6 pages
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 6,300 words/18 pages
Over-length motion request limited to 700 words/2 pages
Surreply limited to 1,050 words/3 pages
Reply to expedited joint motion limited to 175 words or 1/2 page if handwritten/typewritten.
Total contribution to expedited joint motion limited to 4,200 words or 12 pages if handwritten/typewritten.
Mediation memoranda limited to 3,500 words or 10 pages if handwritten/typewritten.
Temporary restraining order motions limited to 8,400 words or 24 pages.
Response to TRO must be filed within 24-48 hours; no reply permitted.
Objections to magistrate judge orders limited to 4,200 words or 12 pages (hand/typewriter).
Bankruptcy appeals briefs have word/page limits (10,500/30 for initial briefs, 7,000/20 for reply briefs).
Summary judgment motions limited to 24 pages; oppositions to 24 pages; replies to 12 pages.
Reconsideration motions limited to 10 pages; oppositions to 10 pages; replies to 5 pages.
Opening statements limited to 30 minutes per side (unless complex case or court authorization)
Each party gets 10 minutes for additional voir dire questioning.
Disputed jury instructions limited to 2 pages per party per instruction.
Comply with Local Rule 7(e) length restrictions; arguments beyond limits may be declined.
Follow Local Civil Rule 7(e) length limits; overlength motions disfavored and must be filed separately.
Motions limited to 15 pages, oppositions to 15 pages, replies to 10 pages, no tables allowed, sur-replies require leave.
Replies limited to 10 pages.
Summary judgment motions limited to 24 pages; oppositions to 24 pages; replies to 12 pages.
Reconsideration motions limited to 10 pages; oppositions to 10 pages; replies to 5 pages.
Opening statements limited to 30 minutes per side (unless complex case or court authorization)
Each party gets 10 minutes for additional voir dire questioning.
Disputed jury instructions limited to 2 pages per party per instruction.
Comply with Local Rule 7(e) length restrictions; arguments beyond limits may be declined.
Each side limited to time limits set by Court at final pretrial conference for voir dire.
Disputed instructions limited to 2 pages per instruction for arguments and authority.
Motions in limine limited to 12 pages without prior approval.
Default motion length is 15 pages.
Specific briefing schedule for cross-motions for summary judgment.
Motions for default judgment are limited to 8,400 words.
Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment has an 8,400 word limit and is noted for 49 days from filing.
Defendant's response/cross-motion for summary judgment has a 14,000 word limit, due 21 days after plaintiff's motion.
Plaintiff's reply/response to cross-motion for summary judgment has an 8,750 word limit, due 21 days after defendant's cross-motion.
Defendant's reply to plaintiff's response has a 4,200 word limit, due 7 days after plaintiff's reply/response.
Motions for default judgment are limited to 8,400 words.
Settlement memoranda limited to 10 double-spaced pages, confidential, no filing or service required.
Settlement memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages with attachments/exhibits prohibited except in extraordinary circumstances.
Joint discovery dispute statement limited to 3 pages.
Page limit exceptions granted only for extraordinary complexity.
Opening statements limited to 30 minutes per side unless complex case or court authorization.
Court may refuse to consider text exceeding limits; certain items excluded from count
Opposition brief gets equal additional pages if over-length motion granted; reply brief limited to half opposition length
Court may refuse to consider text exceeding limits; certain items excluded from count
Opposition brief gets equal additional pages if over-length motion granted; reply brief limited to half opposition length
Page limit extensions granted only for extraordinary complexity.
Page limit extensions granted only for extraordinary complexity.
Government gets 6 peremptory challenges, defense gets 10 in criminal cases.
Oral argument limited to 15 minutes per side unless otherwise ordered
Western District of Texas
View all rules for WDTX.Briefing beyond motion/response/reply is heavily disfavored and may be struck without leave.
Page limits follow Local Rule CV-7 unless leave of court granted.
Objections to magistrate judge recommendations limited to 20 pages for dispositive motions.
Motion and order required for leave of court to exceed page limits.
Court allows 20 pages for motions/briefs/responses and 10 pages for replies without leave.
Briefs/memoranda under 30 pages can be submitted without leave of Court.
Briefs/memoranda under 30 pages may be submitted without leave of court.
Dispositive motions limited to 20 pages, responses to 20 pages, replies to 10 pages.
Responses to dispositive motions limited to 20 pages.
30 interrogatories per side allowed
45 requests for admission per side allowed
75 requests for production per side allowed
70 hours of fact depositions per side allowed
7 hours of expert deposition per report allowed
Summary and response limited to 500 words per issue (1,000 for multiple), response due in 3 business days
Opening brief limited to 15 pages.
Response brief limited to 15 pages, due 14 days after venue discovery or opening brief.
Reply brief limited to 5 pages, due 14 days after response brief.
Presumed limits on claim terms to be construed based on number of patents
Markman briefing page limits based on number of patents
Case management motions (stay, continuance, amend pleadings) are subject to 10-page limit under Local Rule CV-7.
Exceeding page limits requires a motion with proposed pleading.
Replies to dispositive motions limited to 10 pages.
Briefing beyond motion/response/reply is heavily disfavored and may be struck without leave.
Briefs/memoranda under 30 pages can be submitted without leave of Court.
Discovery dispute summaries and responses limited to 500 words for one issue or 1000 words for multiple issues; specific relief requested excluded from word count.
Motions to transfer have page limits of 15 pages for opening/response briefs and 5 pages for reply briefs.
Defendant's opening Markman brief limited to 20 pages (1-2 patents), 30 pages (3-5 patents), 30+5 per patent over 5 up to 45 pages maximum.
Plaintiff's response Markman brief limited to 20 pages (1-2 patents), 30 pages (3-5 patents), 30+5 per patent over 5 up to 45 pages maximum.
Defendant's reply Markman brief limited to 10 pages (1-2 patents), 15 pages (3-5 patents), 15+2 per patent over 5 up to 21 pages maximum.
Plaintiff's sur-reply Markman brief limited to 10 pages (1-2 patents), 15 pages (3-5 patents), 15+2 per patent over 5 up to 21 pages maximum.
Cumulative page limits for MSJ, Daubert, and MIL briefs: 40 pages per side opening (MSJ/Daubert), 15 MIL opening; 20 pages per side reply (MSJ/Daubert), 10 MIL reply. MSJs based on 35 U.S.C. § 101 exempt.
Case management motions (Stay, Continuance, Amend Pleadings/Contentions/Scheduling Orders) have a 10-page limit per Local Rule CV-7.
Page limits follow Local Rule CV-7 unless leave of court granted.
Objections to magistrate judge recommendations limited to 20 pages for dispositive motions.
Motion and order required for leave of court to exceed page limits.
Court allows 20 pages for motions/briefs/responses and 10 pages for replies without leave.
The requesting party’s discovery-dispute summary email is limited to 500 words for one issue or 1,000 words combined for multiple issues.
The responding party’s discovery-dispute email response is limited to 500 words for one issue or 1,000 words combined for multiple issues.
Transfer-motion briefing is limited to 15 pages for opening, 15 pages for response, and 5 pages for reply.
Opening Markman briefs are limited to 20 pages (1-2 patents), 30 pages (3-5 patents), and for more than 5 patents 30 pages plus 5 pages per patent over 5 up to 45 pages.
Response Markman briefs are limited to 20 pages (1-2 patents), 30 pages (3-5 patents), and for more than 5 patents 30 pages plus 5 pages per patent over 5 up to 45 pages.
Reply Markman briefs are limited to 10 pages (1-2 patents), 15 pages (3-5 patents), and for more than 5 patents 15 pages plus 2 pages per patent over 5 up to 21 pages.
Sur-reply Markman briefs are limited to 10 pages (1-2 patents), 15 pages (3-5 patents), and for more than 5 patents 15 pages plus 2 pages per patent over 5 up to 21 pages.
Without leave of court, cumulative opening-brief page limits are 40 pages per side for MSJs, 40 for Daubert motions, and 15 for MILs.
Reply briefs follow local rules but cumulative caps are 20 pages per side for MSJs, 20 per side for Daubert motions, and 10 for MILs.
Case-management motions under Local Rule CV-7 are subject to a 10-page limit, including listed examples such as stay, continuance, and amendment motions.
30 interrogatories per side allowed
45 requests for admission per side allowed
75 requests for production per side allowed
70 hours of fact depositions per side allowed
7 hours of expert deposition per report allowed
Summary and response limited to 500 words per issue (1,000 for multiple), response due in 3 business days
Opening brief limited to 15 pages.
Response brief limited to 15 pages, due 14 days after venue discovery or opening brief.
Reply brief limited to 5 pages, due 14 days after response brief.
Presumed limits on claim terms to be construed based on number of patents
Markman briefing page limits based on number of patents
Case management motions (stay, continuance, amend pleadings) are subject to 10-page limit under Local Rule CV-7.
Exceeding page limits requires a motion with proposed pleading.
Motions are limited to 20 pages per local rules.
Responses are limited to 10 pages per local rules.
Replies are limited to 10 pages per local rules.
Exceeding page limits requires a motion for leave; court values brevity.
Motion for leave required to exceed page limits.
Leave of Court required for briefs exceeding local rule page limits.
Briefs/memoranda under 30 pages may be submitted without leave.
Exceeding page limits requires a motion for leave; court values brevity.
Leave of Court required for briefs exceeding local rule page limits.
Motion to exceed page limit is required to file pleadings longer than local rules allow.
Counsel allowed 5 minutes each for voir dire questioning.
Opening statements in criminal cases typically given 15-20 minutes depending on case complexity.
Judge conducts principal voir dire; attorneys get 20 minutes for follow-up questions.
Opening statements typically allowed 20-30 minutes per side.
Each party gets 10 minutes for voir dire questions.
Opening statements limited to 10 minutes per side, with possible extensions for special circumstances.
Opening statements in criminal cases typically given 15-20 minutes depending on case complexity.
Northern District of Illinois
View all rules for NDIL.Settlement letters limited to 6 pages double-spaced (excluding exhibits).
Opening brief due 60 days after filing of administrative record; responsive brief due 45 days after opening brief; reply brief due 14 days after responsive brief.
Settlement letters limited to 5 pages (excluding exhibits) unless leave granted.
Settlement statements limited to 10 pages each.
Joint status report limited to 3 pages.
Motions in limine must be filed 10 business days before final pretrial conference, limited to 30 pages in a single pleading.
Responses to motions in limine must be filed 5 business days before final pretrial conference, limited to 30 pages.
Joint status report required 3 business days before initial status hearing, max 5 pages.
Trial briefs required for bench trials (15 pages max), jury trials only with leave.
Each side limited to 5 motions in limine without leave of court.
Plaintiff must file 10-page memorandum within 2 weeks of filing Schedule A case.
Plaintiff must file 5-page memorandum before or upon default judgment motion.
Maximum of five motions in limine per side.
Summary judgment statements limited to 80 (a)(2) or 40 (b)(3)(B) facts.
Settlement letters limited to 6 pages (excluding exhibits).
Settlement statements limited to 10 pages each.
Settlement letters are limited to a maximum of 7 pages.
Rule 26(f) report limited to 5 pages, due 2 business days before initial status conference.
Each side limited to 15 disputed voir dire questions unless good cause shown.
Motions in limine and responses limited to 15 pages per party total.
Each side limited to 10 disputed voir dire questions unless good cause shown.
Settlement position statements limited to 10 pages each.
Trial briefs limited to 10 pages without leave of court.
Each side limited to 15 proposed disputed voir dire questions unless good cause shown.
Motions in limine must be e-filed 35 days before Pre-Trial Conference; responses due 21 days; replies due 14 days.
Motions in limine limited to 15 pages per party (total, not per motion); responses also limited to 15 pages per party.
Settlement letters limited to 6 pages double-spaced (excluding exhibits).
Each side limited to 15 proposed disputed voir dire questions unless good cause shown.
Case statement limited to 1-2 paragraphs covering case nature, claims, and defenses.
Written juror questionnaire limited to two pages.
Witness descriptions limited to two or three sentences maximum.
Each side limited to 5 motions in limine without leave of court.
Settlement letters limited to 5 pages (excluding exhibits) unless leave granted.
Settlement statements limited to 10 pages each.
Settlement statements limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
Motions in limine limited to 15 pages per party (support/opposition) and 15 pages per party (response).
Settlement statements limited to 10 pages.
Settlement position statements limited to 10 pages each.
Motions in limine and responses limited to 15 pages per party total.
Each side limited to 10 disputed voir dire questions unless good cause shown.
Settlement letters limited to 5 pages; 10 pages requires leave.
Attorneys-Only conferences limited to 1 hour.
Opening brief due 60 days after filing of administrative record; responsive brief due 45 days after opening brief; reply brief due 14 days after responsive brief.
Plaintiff must file 10-page memorandum within 2 weeks of filing Schedule A case.
Plaintiff must file 5-page memorandum before or upon default judgment motion.
Settlement letters limited to 5 pages; 10 pages requires leave.
Attorneys-Only conferences limited to 1 hour.
Initial status report limited to 5 pages and due 3 business days before status conference.
Motions in limine limited to 20 pages per side; responses limited to 20 pages per side; no replies unless ordered.
Each side limited to 12 disputed voir dire questions unless good cause motion filed.
Each side limited to 15 proposed disputed voir dire questions.
Motions in limine limited to 25 pages per side.
Joint initial status report limited to 5 pages.
Motions in limine limited to 15 pages per party (total, not per motion); responses also limited to 15 pages per party.
Case statement limited to 1-2 paragraphs covering case nature, claims, and defenses.
Written juror questionnaire limited to two pages.
Witness descriptions limited to two or three sentences maximum.
Joint status report limited to 5 pages.
Motions in limine limited to 15 pages per party (support/opposition) and 15 pages per party (response).
Initial infringement contentions limited to 25 claims per patent, max 50 total.
Final infringement contentions must identify max 10 claims per patent, 20 total, within 19 weeks.
Final infringement contentions due within 21 weeks; max 10 claims per patent, 20 total.
Final invalidity contentions limited to 25 prior art references unless court orders otherwise.
Final invalidity contentions limited to 4 prior art grounds and 4 non-prior art grounds per claim.
Opening claim construction brief limited to 25 pages.
Responsive claim construction brief limited to 25 pages.
Reply claim construction brief limited to 15 pages.
Each side limited to 15 disputed voir dire questions unless good cause shown.
Motions in limine must be e-filed 35 days before Pre-Trial Conference; responses due 21 days; replies due 14 days.
Settlement letters should be 5 pages or fewer, but may be longer if necessary.
Each side limited to 10 disputed voir dire questions unless good cause shown.
Each side limited to 10 disputed voir dire questions unless good cause shown.
Multiple infringers may justify additional pages or separate briefing.
Daubert motions exempt from page limits.
Daubert motions exempt from page limits.
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
View all rules for CA-LOS-ANGELES-SUPERIOR.Settled statement memoranda are limited to 5 pages.
IDC statements in discovery disputes are limited to 5 pages and must be filed/served 3 court days before the IDC.
IDC briefs are limited to 3 pages, filed at least 5 days before the IDC.
Joint informal discovery conference statements must not exceed five pages.
Trial briefs should not exceed 15 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Facsimile filings cannot have attachments exceeding 10 pages total.
Civil/misdemeanor appeal briefs: 6,800 words (computer) or 20 pages (typewriter); infraction appeal briefs: 5,100 words (computer) or 15 pages (typewriter).
Joint discovery dispute statements for IDC must not exceed 5 pages.
Facsimile filings with attachments exceeding 10 pages total are prohibited.
Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages.
Briefs in civil/misdemeanor appeals limited to 6800 words (computer-generated) or 20 pages (typewriter); infraction appeals limited to 5100 words (computer-generated) or 15 pages (typewriter), unless permission obtained.
IDC memoranda are limited to two pages and must be served and filed at least two court days before the IDC.
Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.
Specified motions/documents filed by facsimile must not exceed 10 pages.
Separate trial briefs are limited to 5 pages.
IDC initial memoranda must not exceed three pages.
IDC responsive memoranda must not exceed three pages.
Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages for all parties.
Joint report for informal discovery conference must not exceed 5 pages, lodged 5 calendar days prior for all parties.
Opening and opposition briefs in prerogative writ proceedings limited to 15 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages.
Joint IDC statement must be filed 5 court days before IDC, max 5 pages.
Moving party must file and serve an IDC memorandum no longer than 3 pages at least 5 court days before the IDC.
Responding party may file a responsive IDC memorandum no longer than 3 pages at least 2 court days before the IDC.
Trial briefs must not exceed 15 pages and must be filed by the final status conference.
Individual IDC statements limited to 2 pages; joint IDC statements limited to 5 pages, both without attachments.
Moving party IDC memorandum limited to 3 pages, responding party responsive memorandum limited to 3 pages.
Trial briefs in Department J are limited to 10 pages.
Joint briefs for informal discovery conferences are limited to fewer than 5 pages.
Joint statements of discovery in dispute are limited to five pages.
Trial briefs are limited to fifteen pages in length except in extraordinary cases.
Joint briefs for Informal Discovery Conferences must be less than 5 pages and filed at least 2 court days before the IDC hearing.
IDC forms are limited to one page.
Informal Discovery Conference mini briefs are limited to 10 pages, due 2 court days before the hearing, with hard copies lodged (not e-filed).
Trial briefs are limited to 20 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Moving party IDC memoranda limited to 3 pages, filed/served 5 court days before IDC.
Responding party IDC memoranda limited to 3 pages, filed/served 2 court days before IDC.
Joint statements for Informal Discovery Conferences must not exceed 5 pages.
Trial briefs are limited to 20 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Jury trial briefs are optional but if filed must not exceed 20 pages exclusive of TOC, TOA, and exhibits.
Bench trial briefs are mandatory and must not exceed 25 pages exclusive of TOC, TOA, and exhibits.
Settled statement memoranda must not exceed 5 pages in length.
Joint brief for IDC must be less than five pages in length summarizing discovery disputes.
Trial briefs limited to 20 pages, must be signed, filed, and served on all parties.
IDC briefs are limited to 5 pages, excluding attachments, filed 5 court days prior.
Trial briefs are limited to 20 pages, must be signed, filed, and served on all parties.
Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.
Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.
IDC statements are limited to 2 pages, filed 5 court days prior to the IDC.
Single-party IDC statements limited to 3 pages; joint IDC statements limited to 5 pages; attachments excluded from count.
IDC briefs must not exceed 3 pages and be filed at least 5 court days before the informal discovery conference.
Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.
Trial briefs are limited to 20 pages.
IDC memoranda are limited to three pages, filed and served at least four court days before the IDC.
Responsive IDC memoranda are limited to three pages, filed and served at least two court days before the IDC.
Statement describing discovery dispute must be no more than 3 pages, filed 3 court days before Informal Discovery Conference.
Joint brief for IDC must not exceed 5 pages.
IDC statements are limited to 5 pages and must be filed/served at least 3 court days before the IDC.
Informal Discovery Conference dispute summaries are limited to 2 pages.
Trial briefs should not exceed 15 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Bench trial briefs are limited to 15 pages except in extraordinary cases.
Southern District of California
View all rules for SDCA.Motions in limine and Daubert motions must be filed as single omnibus brief (max 25 pages).
Oppositions to motions in limine and Daubert motions must be filed as single omnibus brief (max 25 pages).
Closing briefs (max 25 pages) may be filed instead of closing arguments within 4 weeks of transcript availability.
Maximum 5 motions in limine per side, filed as single 25-page omnibus brief.
Motions must be filed 14 days before the hearing date.
Sentencing summary charts must be filed 7 days before sentencing hearing.
Trial briefs must be filed by Thursday before trial.
Proposed jury instructions must be filed by Thursday before trial.
Motions in limine brief limited to 30 pages.
Opposition brief limited to 25 pages.
Motions must be filed 14 days before hearing; oppositions 7 days before; motions in limine and sentencing motions exempt.
Each side may file up to 5 motions in limine, 5 pages each.
Informal letter briefs (max 2 single-spaced pages) required for pretrial conference, due Wednesday before at 3:00 PM.
Trial briefs are limited to 25 pages.
Discovery motions and oppositions limited to 15 pages; reply briefs not permitted.
Motions must be filed 14 days before hearing; oppositions 7 days before; motions in limine and sentencing motions exempt.
Each side is limited to 10 depositions unless court grants leave.
Interrogatories are limited to 25 questions.
Five motions in limine per side, five pages max for motions and responses, no replies allowed.
Maximum of five motions in limine per side.
Informal letter brief for discovery conference limited to 5 pages.
Optional Confidential Settlement Letter limited to 5 pages for Court review only.
Discovery motions and oppositions limited to 15 pages; reply briefs not permitted.
ENE Statements limited to 7 pages with specific formatting.
Confidential Settlement Statements limited to 10 pages excluding exhibits.
MSC statements limited to 10 pages (exhibits excluded); courtesy copy required if exceeds 40 pages with exhibits.
Joint Discovery Statement limited to 7 pages (excluding exhibits).
Discovery motion and opposition limited to 10 pages each (excluding exhibits).
Reply briefs in discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.
Confidential ENE statements must be submitted 7 days before ENE, max 5 pages.
ENE statements over 50 pages must be delivered physically to chambers.
Maximum of five motions in limine per side.
MSC statements limited to 10 pages (exhibits excluded); courtesy copy required if exceeds 40 pages with exhibits.
Joint Discovery Statement limited to 7 pages (excluding exhibits).
Discovery motion and opposition limited to 10 pages each (excluding exhibits).
Reply briefs in discovery disputes limited to 5 pages.
Each side is limited to 10 depositions unless court grants leave.
Interrogatories are limited to 25 questions.
Optional Confidential Settlement Letter limited to 5 pages for Court review only.
Trial briefs are limited to 25 pages.
Five motions in limine per side, five pages max for motions and responses, no replies allowed.
Motions in limine and oppositions limited to 10 pages.
Attachments to motions in limine limited to 10 pages.
Maximum of 5 motions in limine per side.
Exceeding page limits or filing multiple motions without leave will result in striking.
ENE Statements limited to 7 pages with specific formatting.
Confidential Settlement Statements limited to 10 pages excluding exhibits.
Sur-reply brief (max 5 pages) allowed for responding to objections in reply brief.
Parties are limited to ten sentencing letters unless court leave is obtained.
Each party limited to 5 sentencing letters.
Each party limited to 5 sentencing letters.
Replies to motions in limine not permitted unless directed by Court.
Only one brief per motion in limine per side in multi-party cases.
15 minutes per side for voir dire in non-complex cases.
Rule 30(b)(6) depositions count as one deposition toward the 10-deposition limit.
Rule 31 depositions upon written questions count toward the 10-deposition limit.
Rule 30(b)(6) depositions count as one deposition toward the 10-deposition limit.
Rule 31 depositions upon written questions count toward the 10-deposition limit.
Court conducts initial voir dire; counsel may follow up with 10 minutes per side on non-complex cases.
Eastern District of California
View all rules for EDCA.Non-discovery motions limited to 20 pages (initial/opposition) and 10 pages (reply), excluding TOC, table of cases, and exhibits.
Discovery motions in prisoner cases subject to same page limits as non-discovery motions.
Joint Statements limited to 25 pages (excluding exhibits and tables).
Informal telephonic discovery conferences require 2-page synopsis instead of Joint Statement.
Civil motion papers limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Informal discovery dispute letter brief limited to 3 pages single-spaced plus 5 pages exhibits.
Moving/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Memoranda limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Joint letter brief limited to 2 pages (12-point type) for discovery disputes.
Moving/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Cross-motions for summary judgment have sequential briefing with page limits: 25 pages (first two briefs), 20 pages (third brief), 15 pages (fourth brief).
Moving/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Civil motion papers limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Informal discovery dispute letter brief limited to 3 pages single-spaced plus 5 pages exhibits.
Initial/opposition papers limited to 30 pages; replies to 10 pages; excludes TOC, tables, exhibits.
Moving/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages.
Briefs must use 12 pt font (footnotes 1 size smaller); moving/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Documents exceeding page limits without leave will not be considered.
Social Security summary judgment briefs have specific page limits: 25 pages (plaintiff), 30 pages (commissioner), 15 pages (reply).
Prisoner case motions limited to 20 pages, oppositions to 20 pages, replies to 10 pages. Exceeding limits without leave will not be considered.
Civil case briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply); courtesy copies required for papers over 25 pages.
Non-summary judgment motions limited to 20 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.
Discovery motion briefs limited to 3 pages, attachments prohibited.
Discovery motions, responses, and replies limited to 20 pages (exhibits excluded).
Moving/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 10 pages.
Civil moving/opposition briefs are limited to 25 pages, reply briefs to 10 pages, unless prior leave is obtained 7 days before filing; exceeding limits without leave may result in the brief not being considered.
Discovery dispute summaries must be 2-3 pages, exclude exhibits/attachments, be emailed to court and served on opposing counsel within 3 days of requesting an informal conference.
Moving/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Moving/opposition briefs and legal memoranda limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages; prior leave required for extensions.
Civil briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 15 pages (reply), TOC/TOA excluded.
Cross-motions for summary judgment have sequential briefing with page limits: 25 pages (first two briefs), 20 pages (third brief), 15 pages (fourth brief).
Civil briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply).
Dispute synopsis for informal discovery conferences must not exceed 4 pages, excluding exhibits and attachments, filed 48 hours prior.
Moving and opposition briefs limited to 25 pages, reply briefs to 10 pages, unless prior leave is obtained 7 days before filing; non-compliant briefs may not be considered.
Rule 251 joint statements in civil cases before Judge Singer must be succinct and are limited to 30 total pages.
Non-summary judgment motions limited to 20 pages; replies limited to 10 pages.
Civil case briefs limited to 25 pages (support/opposition) and 10 pages (reply); courtesy copies required for papers over 25 pages.
Joint letter brief limited to 4 pages, due 24 hours before informal video conference.
Individual letter briefs limited to 2 pages if permitted by court.
Four-page limit applies even for multiple disputes unless court grants leave.
Joint letter brief for discovery disputes limited to 2 pages in 12-point type.
Moving/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages, reply briefs to 15 pages, sur-replies and supplemental briefs prohibited without leave; extensions require good cause.
Cross summary judgment motions are limited to four briefs with page limits: 25 pages (plaintiff opening), 35 pages (defendant opposition/cross motion), 20 pages (plaintiff reply/opposition), 10 pages (defendant reply).
Briefs must use 12 pt font (footnotes 1 size smaller); moving/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 15 pages.
Moving and opposition briefs in civil cases are limited to 25 pages; reply briefs are limited to 10 pages, unless prior leave is obtained 7 days before filing.
Page limits may be extended only for good cause; exceeding limits without leave may result in non-consideration.
Page limits may be extended only for good cause; exceeding limits without leave may result in non-consideration.
Southern District of Texas
View all rules for SDTX.Pre-motion letters for discovery/scheduling disputes are limited to 2 pages.
Briefs and memoranda are limited to 25 pages without leave of court.
Primary briefs limited to 6,500 words; reply briefs limited to 2,500 words. Word count includes headings and footnotes; excludes caption, document title, TOC, TOA, signature blocks, and certificates.
Opposing party must submit responsive pre-motion letter of up to 2 pages.
Reply letters to pre-motion letters regarding discovery and scheduling disputes are prohibited.
Briefs and legal memoranda are limited to 30 pages excluding exhibits; leave of court required to exceed.
All memoranda of law are limited to 25 pages, 12-point font, double spacing, and 1-inch margins without leave of court.
All motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and pleadings are limited to 20 pages, with court permission required to exceed.
Pre-motion letters are limited to 1-2 pages and must outline disputes and issues.
Memoranda of law are limited to 25 pages, 12-point font, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins without court leave.
Appendices containing supporting affidavits, deposition excerpts, and discovery referred to in briefs are limited to 40 pages each.
All briefs and memoranda are limited to 20 pages unless the Court grants leave to exceed.
Additional briefing on discovery disputes limited to 10 pages, except with leave of court.
Briefs and memoranda limited to 20 pages including case style, table of contents/authorities, and signature block, absent leave for extended briefing.
Reply briefs must be submitted within 7 days of non-movant’s response and limited to 5 pages including case style, TOC/TOA, and signature block.
Briefs and legal memoranda limited to 20 pages, unless court permits extension.
Opposing parties must submit responsive letters of similar length (~2 single-spaced pages) to discovery dispute permission requests.
Letters requesting in camera inspection of privilege log documents may not exceed approximately three single-spaced pages.
Amicus curiae briefs are limited to 4,000 words unless other permission is granted.
Motions/responses limited to 5,000 words; replies limited to 2,000 words.
Pre-motion initial and responsive letters limited to 2 pages.
Briefs and memoranda are limited to 20 pages unless the Court grants leave to exceed.
Support/opposition briefs limited to 25 pages; reply briefs limited to 2000 words; word counts exclude specified items; no sur-replies without permission.
All memoranda of law are limited to 25 pages without leave of court.
All memoranda of law are limited to 25 pages, 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins unless leave of court is granted.
Briefs and memoranda are limited to 25 pages unless the court grants leave for extended briefing.
Replies to responses must not exceed 10 pages.
Briefs and memoranda are limited to 20 pages, excluding signature pages and certificates of service, unless leave of court is granted for good cause.
Pre-motion and responsive letters are limited to 2 pages.
Word count exclusions: caption, TOC, TOA, signature block, and certificates do not count toward word limits.
Table of Contents and Table of Authorities are excluded from the 20-page brief limit.
District of New Jersey
View all rules for DNJ.Sur-reply briefs, without good cause shown, must not exceed 10 pages and should not repeat case facts.
Written requests for redacted Sentencing Materials must include specific details and not exceed 5 pages; unrepresented parties use email, others use docket.
Parties must file a response to redaction access requests within two days, not exceeding 5 pages.
Discovery dispute letters limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, no exhibits.
Opposition to discovery dispute limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, no exhibits.
Settlement memoranda limited to 5 double-spaced pages, due 5 business days before conference.
Settlement submissions must be submitted 5 business days before conference, max 5 single-spaced pages.
Summary judgment motions prohibited in ANDA patent cases; waiver letter allowed (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Response to waiver letter must be filed within 5 business days (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Confidential settlement memorandum (max 10 pages) due 5 business days before settlement conference
Pre-motion letters limited to 3 single-spaced pages.
Non-movant response letters limited to 3 single-spaced pages, due 7 days after meet and confer, must include objections, proposed course, or statement of no response.
Discovery dispute letters limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, no exhibits.
Opposition to discovery dispute limited to 5 pages, double-spaced, no exhibits.
Summary judgment motions prohibited in ANDA patent cases; waiver letter allowed (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Response to waiver letter must be filed within 5 business days (max 3 single-spaced pages).
Opposition to discovery dispute must be filed within 5 days, double-spaced, max 10 pages.
Settlement memorandum (max 5 double-spaced pages) due 5 business days before conference
Sur-replies require permission, limited to 15 pages, due within 7 days.
Settlement submissions must be submitted 5 business days before conference, max 5 single-spaced pages.
Settlement memorandum exhibits limited to 20 pages if included
Circuit Court of Cook County
View all rules for IL-COOK-CIRCUIT.Motion and supporting brief combined limited to 15 pages; response briefs 15 pages; reply briefs 7 pages. Excludes exhibits and attached pleadings. Double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins required.
Briefs are limited to 15 pages (unless leave granted) and must use Times New Roman 12pt double-spaced formatting.
Briefs must be double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, with page limits: 15 pages for initial/support, 15 for opposition, 7 for reply, exclusive of exhibits.
Pre-trial memoranda are limited to 5 pages or less, delivered at least 2 days before the conference.
Briefs are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs are limited to 7 pages.
Support/opposition briefs are limited to 15 pages, reply briefs to 7 pages, without prior leave of court.
Opening/response briefs limited to 15 double-spaced pages, replies to 10 double-spaced pages, using 12pt font and 1-inch margins.
Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless the court issues a specific order allowing additional pages.
Post-trial motions and briefs are limited to 15 pages unless prior court leave is granted.
Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless the Court provides written permission to exceed the limit.
Opening/response briefs limited to 15 pages, motion + memo total 15 pages, reply briefs 7 pages.
15-page limit for motions and response briefs, 10-page limit for reply briefs; limits include supporting memoranda and exclude exhibits.
Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless the Court grants an exception.
Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless the Court allows otherwise.
Supporting/opposing memoranda are limited to 13 combined pages; reply briefs are limited to 6 pages; page limit extensions require a prior written motion.
Pretrial memoranda for trial must not exceed 8 pages.
Opening/response briefs limited to 15 pages, reply briefs to 7 pages; 12-point font, 1-inch margins, double-spaced required.
PTC memorandums should be kept to 2-4 pages in length.
Pre-trial memos, if submitted, are limited to 3 pages and can be emailed to the judge before the conference.
Post-trial submissions have no page or word limit.
Eastern District of Texas
View all rules for EDTX.Each side gets 15-20 minutes for voir dire after court's preliminary examination.
Motions to Strike limited to 12 pages (excluding attachments); responses limited to 12 pages; replies/sur-replies limited to 5 pages.
Multiple Motions to Strike limited to 24 pages collectively; responses limited to 24 pages; replies/sur-replies limited to 10 pages collectively.
Unresolved objections to deposition extracts are due 2 weeks before docket call.
Judge Crone's courtroom limits spectators to 12, requires 6-foot distancing, and prohibits those under 18.
Motions to transfer must be filed within 1 week after management conference.
Deadline to add parties is 6 weeks after management conference.
Expert witness designation deadline is 10 weeks after management conference.
Plaintiffs must file amended pleadings by 12 weeks after management conference without needing a motion for leave.
Deposition designations for non-live witnesses are due 4 weeks before docket call.
Objections to expert witnesses must be filed within 7 weeks of expert disclosure via motion to strike/limit with expert report attached.
Deadline for dispositive motions is 18 weeks after management conference.
Motions in limine are due 6 weeks before docket call.
Responses to motions in limine are due 3 weeks before docket call.
Judge Crone's courtroom limits spectators to 12, requires 6-foot distancing, and prohibits those under 18.
Judge Crone's courtroom limits spectators to 12, requires 6-foot distancing, and prohibits those under 18.
Judge Crone's courtroom limits spectators to 12, requires 6-foot distancing, and prohibits those under 18.
Be judicious in exceeding page limits; brevity preferred.
Page limit extensions granted only in exceptional circumstances.
Be judicious in exceeding page limits; brevity preferred.
Southern District of Florida
View all rules for SDFL.Each party limited to one motion in limine with max 3 requests, including Daubert challenges.
Discovery motions limited to 5 pages.
Opposition to discovery motion limited to 5 pages, due within 5 business days.
Notice of Hearing is limited to 5 pages per side.
Discovery motions and responses limited to 10 pages; replies limited to 5 pages.
Discovery motions limited to 3 pages.
Response to discovery motion limited to 3 pages.
Reply to discovery motion limited to 2 pages.
Discovery motions involving non-parties are limited to 5 pages (double-spaced) with no reply unless ordered.
Joint discovery memorandum (max 5 pages) required 48 hours before hearing.
Each side limited to 30 minutes for discovery hearings.
Discovery motions and responses limited to 10 pages; replies limited to 5 pages.
Discovery motions and sanctions motions limited to 5 pages.
Response to discovery motion limited to 5 pages, due within 5 business days.
Reply to discovery motion limited to 5 pages, due within 3 business days.
Discovery motions and responses are limited to 5 pages; replies are prohibited (0 pages).
Discovery motions limited to 5 pages and must include certificate of good faith efforts.
Rule 30(b)(6) deposition limited to reasonable number of topics for 7-hour deposition.
No reply briefs permitted for discovery motions.
District of Columbia
View all rules for DDC.Defendant must answer or file Rule 12 motion within 21 days of transfer.
Support/opposition memoranda limited to 45 pages; reply memoranda limited to 25 pages.
Page limits from Local Civil Rule 7(e) apply, waived only for good cause.
Motions for reconsideration limited to 10 pages and only when FRCP 59(e) or 60(b) requirements are met.
Opposition to reconsideration motions also limited to 10 pages.
Opening statements limited to 30 minutes per side unless case is complex or Court authorizes otherwise.
Motions in limine limited to 20 pages, oppositions to 15 pages, with specific deadlines.
Opposition briefs to motions in limine limited to 15 pages.
Discovery limits: max 10 depositions and 25 interrogatories per side.
Opening statements limited to 30 minutes per side unless case is complex or Court authorizes otherwise.
Discovery limits: max 10 depositions and 25 interrogatories per side.
Parties are limited to 10 depositions and 25 interrogatories per side unless otherwise agreed or ordered.
Caption, signature blocks, and required tables excluded from page limits.
Northern District of Texas
View all rules for NDTX.Motions and briefs limited to 6,250 words; replies limited to 2,500 words.
Word count excludes caption, TOC, TOA, signature block, certificates; includes footnotes.
Summary judgment principal briefs limited to 12,500 words; replies to 6,250 words.
18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County
View all rules for IL-DUPAGE-CIRCUIT.Motions and supporting/opposing writings are limited to 15 pages, excluding supporting documents, without prior leave.
Motions, supporting memoranda, and opposition memoranda are limited to 10 pages excluding supporting documents, unless prior leave is granted via affidavit showing specific necessity.
IL-KANE-CIRCUIT
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