Los Angeles Superior Court Page & Word Limits

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages for all parties and counsel.

Each party/counsel shall file a trial brief not to exceed 10 pages in length

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages.

Trial briefs: Each party/counsel shall file a trial brief not to exceed 10 pages in length succinctly identifying: 1. The claims and defenses subject to litigation; 2. The major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities); 3. The relief claimed, and calculation of damages sought; 4. Any other information that may assist the court at trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

After meeting and conferring about available dates for an IDC, the parties should file a joint statement (no longer than 5 pages) that succinctly summarizes the nature of the dispute, necessity for the discovery, and objection or other basis for withholding the information, as well as overall status of discovery.

After meeting and conferring about available dates for an IDC, the parties should file a joint statement (no longer than 5 pages) that succinctly summarizes the nature of the dispute, necessity for the discovery, and objection or other basis for withholding the information, as well as overall status of discovery.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc statement

three pages, without attachments, or a joint IDC statement no more than five pages, without attachments.

three pages, without attachments, or a joint IDC statement no more than five pages, without attachments.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc statement

Individual IDC statements are limited to 3 pages and joint IDC statements to 5 pages (both without attachments), and the Court prefers joint IDC statements.

three pages, without attachments, or a joint IDC statement no more than five pages, without attachments. The Court prefers joint IDC statements.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

1 page

Applies to

Jury instruction objection and response

For each contested jury instruction, the objecting party's explanation and the proposing party's response are each limited to one page.

For each contested instruction, the party opposing the instruction may provide a short explanation of its objection (not to exceed one page) and the party proposing the instruction may provide a short response to the objection (not to exceed one page).

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc brief

IDC briefs must not exceed five pages.

At least five (5) calendar days before the IDC, the parties shall file IDC briefs not to exceed five (5) pages

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and may not exceed 20 pages.

Trial briefs are mandatory for all (both Court and jury) trials and must include the following information and not exceed 20 pages:

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.

Trial briefs are mandatory for all (both Court and jury) trials and must include the following information and not exceed 20 pages:

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc statement

IDC statements are limited to 3 pages if filed separately and 5 pages if filed jointly (which the Court prefers), excluding necessary attachments.

Five days before the IDC, the parties shall file and serve an IDC statement no longer than three pages if filed separately, and no more than five pages if filed jointly, which the Court prefers. These page limits do not include attachments to the extent the parties deem attachments necessary to file.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 10 pages unless the court grants advance permission for an oversized brief.

Trial briefs are limited to ten pages unless permission to file an oversized brief is sought and granted in advance.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Idc responsive memorandum

The responding party's IDC responsive memorandum is limited to three pages.

The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Idc memorandum

The moving party's IDC memorandum must be no longer than three pages.

At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

Moving party IDC memorandum limited to 3 pages, responding party responsive memorandum limited to 3 pages.

At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues. The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc statement

Individual IDC statements are limited to 2 pages and joint IDC statements to 5 pages (preferred), both filed without attachments.

Five days before the IDC, each counsel shall file and serve an IDC statement no longer than 2 pages, without attachments, or a joint IDC statement no longer than 5 pages, without attachments (preferred).

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

2 pages

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc statement

Individual IDC statements limited to 2 pages; joint IDC statements limited to 5 pages, both without attachments.

Five days before the IDC, each counsel shall file and serve an IDC statement no longer than 2 pages, without attachments, or a joint IDC statement no longer than 5 pages, without attachments (preferred).

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

Opening and responding memoranda may be up to 15 pages and reply/closing memoranda up to 10 pages per CRC 3.1113(d), though the Court admonishes parties to keep briefs concise.

The Court admonishes parties to keep their motions and corresponding briefs concise to facilitate the Court's handling of each respective motion in a timely and efficient manner. While opening and responding memorandums may be up to 15 pages long or reply and closing memorandums may be up to 10 pages long per CRC 3.1113(d), that does not mean the maximum page limit must be used.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs limited to 20 pages, must be signed, filed, and served on all parties.

Trial briefs: (not to exceed 20 pages) These briefs should include a description of the claims, defenses, relief sought, evidentiary disputes, and all issues to be decided at trial along with a discussion of any novel or unusual issues of law, with citations to supporting authorities. The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs must not exceed 20 pages.

Trial briefs: (not to exceed 20 pages)

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to ten pages unless advance permission to file an oversized brief is granted.

Trial briefs are limited to ten pages unless permission to file an oversized brief is sought and granted in advance.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint idc brief

The joint IDC brief summarizing the discovery dispute(s) at issue is limited to five pages.

Third, a joint brief – no more than five-pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue – shall be filed and provided to the Court at least three court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Responsive memorandum

The responding party may file and serve a responsive IDC memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days before the IDC.

The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Idc moving memorandum

Moving party IDC memoranda limited to 3 pages, filed/served 5 court days before IDC.

At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Idc memorandum

The IDC memorandum setting forth the outstanding issues must not exceed three pages.

At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Responsive memorandum

A party's responsive memorandum for the Informal Discovery Conference is limited to three pages and must be filed and served at least two court days before the IDC.

party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Idc responsive memorandum

Responding party IDC memoranda limited to 3 pages, filed/served 2 court days before IDC.

The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Idc memorandum

The moving party's IDC memorandum is limited to 2 pages (filed and served at least 7 court days before the IDC) and the responding party's responsive memorandum is limited to 2 pages (filed and served at least 4 court days before the IDC).

At least seven court days prior to the IDC, the moving party should file and serve a memorandum no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues. The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than two pages at least four court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs should not exceed 15 pages except in extraordinary cases.

Except in extraordinary cases, trial briefs should not exceed fifteen pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Informal discovery conference statement

The Informal Discovery Conference statement describing the dispute must be no more than three pages.

Three court days before the Informal Discovery Conference, the parties are to file a statement of no more than three pages describing the dispute.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

7 pages

Applies to

Idc joint statement

The IDC joint statement, including any attached exhibits, may not exceed 7 pages.

The joint statement and any attached exhibits should be no more than 7 pages long.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

7 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

Joint statement for IDC and attached exhibits limited to 7 pages.

The joint statement and any attached exhibits should be no more than 7 pages long.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Idc joint statement

Spacing

Double

A stipulation requesting an IDC must attach a joint statement of the discovery in dispute limited to ten double-spaced pages.

A stipulation requesting an IDC must also attach a joint statement of the discovery in dispute, not exceeding ten double spaced pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are mandatory for all court and jury trials and must not exceed 20 pages.

Trial briefs are mandatory for all (both Court and jury) trials and must include the following information and not exceed 20 pages:

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.

Trial briefs are mandatory for all (both Court and jury) trials and must include the following information and not exceed 20 pages:

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

The joint brief summarizing the discovery dispute(s) at issue may be no more than five pages in length.

Third, a joint brief – no more than five-pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue – shall be filed and provided to the Court at least three court days prior to the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

Joint brief for IDC must not exceed 5 pages.

a joint brief – no more than five-pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue – shall be filed and provided to the Court at least three court days prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Discovery dispute statement

The informal discovery conference statement is limited to two pages, and the page limit will be strictly enforced.

At least five (5) court days before the conference, each party to the dispute will be required to efile with the court a statement, of no more than two (2) pages, summarizing the dispute. The page limit will be strictly enforced.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Idc memorandum

Each side's IDC memorandum is limited to two pages and must be served and filed at least two court days before the IDC.

At least two court days before the IDC, each side shall serve and file a memorandum of no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement of issues

The joint statement of issues for the IDC is limited to five pages.

Five court days prior to the IDC, the parties are to file (on eCourt) a joint statement of issues to be covered at the IDC, not to exceed five (5) pages.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement idc

Joint IDC statement must be filed 5 court days before IDC, max 5 pages.

Five court days prior to the IDC, the parties are to file (on eCourt) a joint statement of issues to be covered at the IDC, not to exceed five (5) pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc request joint statement

An IDC request must include a joint statement limited to 5 pages specifically outlining each disputed discovery item and each party's respective position.

The request for an IDC shall include a joint statement limited to five (5) pages in length, outlining specifically each discovery item in dispute and each of the parties’ respective positions on that disputed discovery matter.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Each party's trial brief is limited to 15 pages.

Each party is required to file a trial brief not to exceed 15 pages succinctly identifying: (I) the claims and defenses that remain in dispute for trial; (2) the major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities); (3) the relief and calculation of any damages sought; and (4) any other information that may assist the court at trial.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine are limited to 5 pages without leave of court.

Motions in limine shall be filed with statutory notice for hearing at the Final Status Conference, and are not to exceed five pages without leave of court.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Motion in limine

Motions in limine must not exceed five pages without leave of court.

Motions in limine shall be filed with statutory notice for hearing at the Final Status Conference, and are not to exceed five pages without leave of court.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 15 pages.

Each party is required to file a trial brief not to exceed 15 pages succinctly identifying: (I) the claims and defenses that remain in dispute for trial; (2) the major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities); (3) the relief and calculation of any damages sought; and (4) any other information that may assist the court at trial.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

IDC statement

IDC statements in discovery disputes are limited to 5 pages and must be filed/served 3 court days before the IDC.

involved in a discovery dispute to be addressed in an IDC shall file and serve an IDC statement of no more than (5) pages at least three (3) court days before the scheduled IDC.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Settled statement memorandum

Settled statement memoranda are limited to 5 pages.

a memorandum, not exceeding 5 pages in length, explaining why a particular proposed settled statement is more accurate.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Settled statement memorandum

The memorandum explaining why a proposed settled statement is more accurate must not exceed 5 pages.

These proposals will be accompanied by a declaration stating that the parties have met and conferred in good faith for no less than three hours on the day of trial to arrive at a settled statement as well as a memorandum, not exceeding 5 pages in length, explaining why a particular proposed settled statement is more accurate.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc statement

IDC statements are limited to no more than 5 pages.

involved in a discovery dispute to be addressed in an IDC shall file and serve an IDC statement of no more than (5) pages at least three (3) court days before the scheduled IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint report

The joint informal discovery conference report must not exceed five pages.

The parties shall complete a joint report (not to exceed five pages) and lodge it in Department 73 five (5) calendar days prior to the informal discovery conference.

CRITICAL

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

In all trials, each party must file a trial brief limited to 10 pages.

In all trials, each party shall file a trial brief succinctly (limited to 10 pages) identifying: (1) the claims and defenses that remain in dispute for trial; (2) the major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities); (3) the relief and calculation of damages sought; and (4) any other information that may assist the court at trial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs should not exceed 20 pages in length, except in extraordinary cases.

Except in extraordinary cases, trial briefs should not exceed twenty (20) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Informal discovery conference summary

The Informal Discovery Conference summary of the dispute is limited to two pages.

A two (2) page summary of the dispute should be delivered to the Court twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled IDC.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Except in extraordinary cases, trial briefs should not exceed twenty (20) pages in length.

Except in extraordinary cases, trial briefs should not exceed twenty (20) pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs should not exceed 15 pages in length, except in extraordinary cases.

Except in extraordinary cases, trial briefs should not exceed fifteen pages in length.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint informal discovery conference statement

The Joint Informal Discovery Conference Statement may not exceed five pages.

At least seven court days prior to the JDC, the parties must file with the Court a Joint Infonnal Discovery Conference Statement that is no longer than five pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint informal discovery conference statement

Joint informal discovery conference statements must not exceed five pages.

At least seven court days prior to the JDC, the parties must file with the Court a Joint Infonnal Discovery Conference Statement that is no longer than five pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs should not exceed 15 pages except in extraordinary cases.

Except in extraordinary cases, trial briefs should not exceed fifteen pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs for court trials are limited to 20 pages and must be thorough enough to submit on the paperwork alone.

If the parties/counsel are pursuing a court trial, Trial Briefs are required to be prepared so thoroughly that counsel would be confident submitting on the paperwork alone (20 page limit).

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Idc memorandum

The memorandum accompanying an IDC request may be no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues (sentence beginning truncated in source).

no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

IDC initial memoranda must not exceed three pages.

no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Responsive memorandum

IDC responsive memoranda must not exceed three pages.

The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Responsive idc memorandum

The responding party's responsive IDC memorandum may be no more than three pages.

The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

Informal discovery conference memoranda are limited to two pages and must be served/filed 2 court days before the IDC.

At least two court days before the IDC, each side shall serve and file a memorandum of no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Idc memorandum

Each side's informal discovery conference memorandum is limited to two pages.

At least two court days before the IDC, each side shall serve and file a memorandum of no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

2 pages

Applies to

Statement

At least five court days before the IDC, parties must file a statement in pleading format of no more than two pages summarizing the dispute.

At least five (5) court days prior to the IDC, the parties must file a statement in pleading format, of no more than two (2) pages, briefly summarizing the dispute.

CRITICAL

Limit

2 pages

IDC memoranda are limited to two pages for the moving party and two pages for the responding party's responsive memorandum.

At least five court days prior to the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues. The relevant discovery requests and responses may be attached. The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than two pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

IDC memoranda are limited to 2 pages for both moving and responding parties.

At least five court days prior to the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than two pages setting forth the outstanding issues. The relevant discovery requests and responses may be attached. The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than two pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 20 pages, must be signed, filed, and served on all parties.

Trial briefs: (not to exceed 20 pages) These briefs should include a description of the claims, defenses, relief sought, evidentiary disputes, and all issues to be decided at trial along with a discussion of any novel or unusual issues of law, with citations to supporting authorities. The briefs must be signed, filed with the Court and served on all parties.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs must not exceed 20 pages.

a. Trial briefs: (not to exceed 20 pages)

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Informal discovery conference brief

Each party's informal discovery conference brief is limited to three pages.

At least five days before the IDC, the parties shall separately file briefs not to exceed three pages setting forth a neutral statement of the case, the issues in dispute, and their respective positions.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Brief

IDC briefs are limited to 3 pages, filed at least 5 days before the IDC.

At least five days before the IDC, the parties shall separately file briefs not to exceed three pages setting forth a neutral statement of the case, the issues in dispute, and their respective positions.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

Joint brief for IDC must be less than five pages in length summarizing discovery disputes.

The parties shall submit a JOINT brief, less than five pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

For the Informal Discovery Conference, the parties must submit a joint brief of less than five pages summarizing the discovery disputes at issue.

The parties shall submit a JOINT brief, less than five pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

The joint brief summarizing the discovery dispute(s) must be less than five pages in length.

Third, a joint brief - less than five pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue - shall be provided to the Court at least two court days prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

While opening and responding memorandums may be up to 15 pages long or reply and closing memorandums may be up to 10 pages long per CRC 3.1113(d), that does not mean the maximum page limit must be used.

While opening and responding memorandums may be up to 15 pages long or reply and closing memorandums may be up to 10 pages long per CRC 3.1113(d), that does not mean the maximum page limit must be used.

CRITICAL

Limit

4 pages

Applies to

Idc statement

The IDC statement must be either a letter to the Court not exceeding 4 pages or the standard form LASC CIV 239 with no extra pages added.

The IDC statement may either be (a) in the form of a letter to the Court, not to exceed four (4) pages, or (b) on the Superior Court's standard form LASC CIV 239 (do not add extra pages).

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are mandatory in all cases and may not exceed 20 pages.

Trial briefs (not to exceed 20 pages) are mandatory in all cases.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

The joint brief summarizing the discovery disputes must be less than five pages in length.

Third, a joint brief – less than five-pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue – shall be filed and provided to the Court at least two court days prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

Joint briefs for Informal Discovery Conferences must be less than 5 pages and filed at least 2 court days before the IDC hearing.

Third, a joint brief – less than five-pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue – shall be filed and provided to the Court at least two court days prior to the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

Settled statement memoranda must not exceed 5 pages in length.

These proposals will be accompanied by a declaration stating that the parties have met and conferred in good faith for no less than three hours on the day of trial to arrive at a settled statement as well as a memorandum, not exceeding 5 pages in length, explaining why a particular proposed settled statement is more accurate.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Jury trial briefs are optional but if filed must not exceed 20 pages exclusive of TOC, TOA, and exhibits.

5. OPTIONAL trial briefs. Trial briefs in jury trials are not required; they are optional. But if they are to be filed, they should be filed along with the other Final Status Conference materials and should not exceed 20 pages exclusive of the table of contents, table of authorities, and exhibits. Trial briefs are not settlement briefs; they must be served on all parties. Trial briefs should contain minimal rhetoric. Trial briefs can (and likely should) cite to evidence, but they need not (and most likely should not) append the actual evidence unless the particular evidence is crucial.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Bench trial briefs are mandatory and must not exceed 25 pages exclusive of TOC, TOA, and exhibits.

1. Trial Brief. While optional for jury trials, a trial brief is mandatory for bench trials. It should not exceed 25 pages in length exclusive of the table of contents, table of authorities, and exhibits. It should include a statement of the case and any legal issues that will need to be resolved. It should contain minimal rhetoric. Critical exhibits should be appended to the trial brief, but only critical exhibits. Other exhibits can be referred to in the brief by their exhibit number.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs in jury trials are optional, but if filed they should not exceed 20 pages, excluding the table of contents, table of authorities, and exhibits.

Trial briefs in jury trials are not required; they are optional. But if they are to be filed, they should be filed along with the other Final Status Conference materials and should not exceed 20 pages exclusive of the table of contents, table of authorities, and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

25 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are mandatory for bench trials and should not exceed 25 pages, excluding the table of contents, table of authorities, and exhibits.

While optional for jury trials, a trial brief is mandatory for bench trials. It should not exceed 25 pages in length exclusive of the table of contents, table of authorities, and exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Settled statement memorandum

If parties cannot agree on a settled statement, dueling proposals must include a memorandum of no more than 5 pages explaining why the proposed settled statement is more accurate (process inapplicable when a court reporter is present).

If the parties are unable to agree upon a settled statement, then at 8:00 am the following court morning, the plaintiff will present its proposal and the defendant will present a red-lined version of its proposal against the plaintiff's proposal. These proposals will be accompanied by a declaration stating that the parties have met and conferred in good faith for no less than three hours on the day of trial to arrive at a settled statement as well as a memorandum, not exceeding 5 pages in length, explaining why a particular proposed settled statement is more accurate. Of course, this is unnecessary if there is a court reporter.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement discovery in dispute

A court-ordered IDC joint statement of discovery in dispute must not exceed five pages.

If the Court orders an IDC a joint statement of discovery in dispute (no more than five pages) shall be filed and a courtesy copy delivered to Department E three (3) court days before the IDC.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint discovery statement

Joint discovery dispute statements for IDC must not exceed 5 pages.

If the Court orders an IDC a joint statement of discovery in dispute (no more than five pages) shall be filed and a courtesy copy delivered to Department E three (3) court days before the IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement informal discovery conference

Joint statements for Informal Discovery Conferences are limited to 5 pages.

Five court days before an Informal Discovery Conference, the parties shall file (on eCourt) a joint statement of issues to be covered at the conference, not to exceed five (5) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement

The joint statement of issues for an Informal Discovery Conference must not exceed five (5) pages.

Five court days before an Informal Discovery Conference, the parties shall file (on eCourt) a joint statement of issues to be covered at the conference, not to exceed five (5) pages.

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.

Trial briefs are mandatory for all (both Court and jury) trials and must include the following information and not exceed 20 pages:

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.

Trial briefs are mandatory for all (both Court and jury) trials and must include the following information and not exceed 20 pages:

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs (bench trials) may not exceed 15 pages without prior leave of court.

The brief may not exceed 15 pages without prior leave of court.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Idc memorandum

The moving party's IDC memorandum is limited to three pages and must be filed and served at least five court days before the IDC.

At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Responsive idc memorandum

The responding party's responsive IDC memorandum is limited to three pages.

The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc statement

IDC statements are limited to no more than 5 pages per party.

Each party involved in a discovery dispute to be addressed in an IDC shall file and serve an IDC statement of no more than (5) pages at least three (3) court days before the scheduled IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc statement

IDC statements are limited to 5 pages and must be filed/served at least 3 court days before the IDC.

Each party involved in a discovery dispute to be addressed in an IDC shall file and serve an IDC statement of no more than (5) pages at least three (3) court days before the scheduled IDC.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

A request for an Informal Discovery Conference must be made by a joint brief not exceeding 5 pages.

The request shall be made by a joint brief not to exceed 5 pages to be submitted via e-filing and shall include three (3) proposed dates for the IDC to be held and shall state all reasons for the request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

Joint briefs requesting an Informal Discovery Conference are limited to 5 pages and must include three proposed dates and reasons for the request.

The request shall be made by a joint brief not to exceed 5 pages to be submitted via e-filing and shall include three (3) proposed dates for the IDC to be held and shall state all reasons for the request.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Idc brief

IDC briefs are limited to no more than three (3) pages and must set forth the disputed issues and each party's position.

At least five (5) court days before the IDC, the parties MUST separately or jointly file a brief of no more than three (3) pages setting forth the issues in dispute and their respective positions.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint statement of discovery in dispute

A joint statement of discovery in dispute, if filed, may be no more than five pages.

A joint statement of discovery in dispute (no more than five pages) may be filed and a courtesy copy delivered to the courtroom three court days before the Informal Discovery Conference.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs should not exceed fifteen pages in length, except in extraordinary cases.

Except in extraordinary cases, trial briefs should not exceed fifteen pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Each party's trial brief must not exceed 15 pages.

Each party shall file a trial brief, not to exceed 15 pages, succinctly identifying: (1) the claims and defenses subject to litigation; (2) the legal and factual issues to be decided (with supporting points and authorities); (3) the relief claimed and the calculation of damages sought; (4) the ultimate facts or issues to which they will stipulate; (5) the major evidentiary issues anticipated; and (6) any other information that may assist the Court at trial.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Request for idc

exceed three (3) pages that succinctly summarizes the nature of the dispute, the necessity for the discovery, the basis for any objection or withholding of information, and the overall status of discovery.

exceed three (3) pages that succinctly summarizes the nature of the dispute, the necessity for the discovery, the basis for any objection or withholding of information, and the overall status of discovery.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

The separate trial brief filed with the joint trial documents may not exceed 5 pages.

Separate Trial Brief (no longer than 5 pages)

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs may not exceed 20 pages.

Trial briefs are mandatory for all (both Court and jury) trials and must include the following information and not exceed 20 pages:

CRITICAL

Limit

20 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are mandatory for all trials and must not exceed 20 pages.

Trial briefs are mandatory for all (both Court and jury) trials and must include the following information and not exceed 20 pages:

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

Moving party must file and serve an IDC memorandum no longer than 3 pages at least 5 court days before the IDC.

At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Responsive memorandum

Responding party may file a responsive IDC memorandum no longer than 3 pages at least 2 court days before the IDC.

The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Idc memorandum

IDC memoranda are limited to three pages for both the moving party's memorandum and the responding party's responsive memorandum.

At least five court days before the IDC, the moving party must file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting forth the outstanding issues. The first paragraph shall be formatted as follows: (1) a neutral statement of the dispute; and (2) one to three sentences describing (not arguing) each party's position. The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

A joint brief of less than five pages summarizing the discovery dispute(s) must be filed for the IDC.

Third, a joint brief – less than five-pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue – shall be filed and provided to the Court at least two court days prior to the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs in Department J are limited to 10 pages.

TRIAL BRIEFS. Trial briefs are required in jury trials and court trials in Department J. A trial brief should be no longer than 10 pages and contain a brief description of the facts, remaining cause of actions, parties' status (dismissed, defaulted, etc.), a brief description of defenses, a brief statement of the relief claimed, and calculation of damages sought.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

10 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs in Department J are limited to 10 pages.

Trial briefs are required in jury trials and court trials in Department J. A trial brief should be no longer than 10 pages and contain a brief description of the facts, remaining cause of actions, parties’ status (dismissed, defaulted, etc.), a brief description of defenses, a brief statement of the relief claimed, and calculation of damages sought.

CRITICALCivil cases

Attorney limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint brief

Joint briefs for informal discovery conferences are limited to fewer than 5 pages.

a joint brief – less than five-pages in length that summarizes the discovery dispute(s) at issue – shall be filed and provided to the Court at least two court days prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Joint idc report

A joint IDC report is limited to five pages.

A joint IDC report of up to five pages shall be filed at least five court days before the conference.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Supplemental memorandum

Supplemental memoranda are limited to five pages.

A supplemental memorandum may not exceed five pages in length.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Memorandum

IDC memoranda are limited to three pages, filed and served at least four court days before the IDC.

At least four court days before the IDC, the moving party shall file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting identifying the disputed issues.

CRITICAL

Attorney limit

3 pages

Applies to

Responsive memorandum

The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC using the same protocol set forth above.

The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC using the same protocol set forth above.

CRITICAL

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Informal discovery conference memorandum

The moving party's IDC memorandum may be no longer than three pages.

At least four court days before the IDC, the moving party shall file and serve a memorandum no longer than three pages setting identifying the disputed issues.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs should not exceed 15 pages, except in extraordinary cases.

Except in extraordinary cases, trial briefs should not exceed fifteen pages in length.

CRITICAL

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are mandatory, must be filed and lodged five court days before the FSC, may not exceed 15 pages, and must include the specified case description and proposed stipulations.

1. TRIAL BRIEFS: File and lodge five (5) court days before the FSC and shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages. Trial briefs are mandatory in all cases and shall include: 1. A brief description of the claims and defenses presented and the issues to be decided. 2. Statement of ultimate facts or issues to which you will stipulate.

CRITICAL

Limit

5 pages

Applies to

Idc brief

IDC briefs must be no more than 5 pages, filed separately without attachments, setting forth the disputed issues and each party's position.

At least five court days prior to the IDC, the parties must separately file a brief of no more than 5 pages (without attachments), setting forth the issue(s) in dispute and their respective positions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

6 pages

Applies to

Idc joint brief

The joint IDC brief is limited to six pages and must set forth the issues to be discussed.

At least three court days before an IDC, the parties must submit a joint brief of no more than six pages setting forth the issues to be discussed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs must not exceed 15 pages.

Any brief should be served and filed not later than the final status conference and should not exceed 15 pages.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

In court trials, the trial brief is capped at 15 pages and must be served and filed no later than the final status conference.

A trial brief of no more than 15 pages must be served and filed no later than the final status conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Limit

8 pages

Applies to

Joint idc report

The joint IDC report is limited to no more than eight pages.

At least seven (7) days before the IDC, the parties shall file a joint report, of no more than eight pages, that succinctly sets forth the nature of the dispute, the necessity for the discovery, the justification for its non-production, and the overall status of discovery.

WARNINGCivil cases

Limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs are limited to 15 pages, though submission is optional.

Trial briefs not more than 15 pages in length (optional);

WARNINGCivil cases

Attorney limit

2 pages

Applies to

Idc summary

Informal Discovery Conference dispute summaries are limited to 2 pages.

A two (2) page summary of the dispute should be delivered to the Court twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled IDC.

WARNING

Attorney limit

15 pages

Applies to

Trial brief

Except in extraordinary cases, trial briefs should not exceed fifteen pages in length.

Except in extraordinary cases, trial briefs should not exceed fifteen pages in length.

WARNING

Limit

3 pages

Applies to

Responsive memorandum

The responding party's responsive IDC memorandum may be no more than three pages.

The responding party may file and serve a responsive memorandum of no more than three pages at least two court days prior to the IDC using the same protocol set forth above.