District of Delaware Page & Word Limits
253 rules from official source documents
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.
Page, word and line limits
CRITICAL
- Attorney limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed ten pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.
the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed ten pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
The discovery-dispute letter seeking relief is limited to five pages.
The party seeking relief from the Court shall file, and deliver to chambers, a letter, not to exceed five (5) pages, in lieu of a formal motion, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
The opposing party’s discovery-dispute response letter is limited to five pages.
Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than forty-eight (48) hours following receipt of the moving party’s letter.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery dispute letter
Letters related to discovery disputes (moving and response) must not exceed 5 pages.
The party seeking relief from the Court shall file, and deliver to Chambers, a letter, not to exceed five (5) pages, in lieu of a formal motion, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. Any party opposing the request for relief shall respond by letter, not to exceed five (5) pages in length, in like fashion, no later than 48 hours following receipt of the moving party’s letter.
CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Letters filed in lieu of formal motion papers for the specified discovery or case-administration matters may not exceed five pages.
Should counsel find, after complying with the meet-and-confer obligations set forth in Local Rule 7026-1(a), that a motion to compel discovery, a motion for a protective order, or a motion related to scheduling or other case administration matters needs to be brought to the Court, the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed five pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Letters filed in lieu of formal motion papers for the specified disputes may not exceed five pages.
Should counsel find, after complying with the meet-and-confer obligations set forth in Local Rule 7026-1(a), that a motion to compel discovery, a motion for a protective order, or a motion related to scheduling or other case administration matters needs to be brought to the Court, the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed five pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5500 words
- Limit
- 8250 words
- Limit
- 2750 words
- Applies to
- Claim construction brief
Claim-construction briefs must be served but not filed by the stated dates, with word limits of 5,500 for the plaintiff's opening and reply briefs, 8,250 for the defendant's answering brief, and 2,750 for the defendant's sur-reply.
The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on - - - - - -. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page combined per side
- Applies to
- In limine argument
Multiple parties on the same side must combine their in limine arguments into one three-page submission and, for moving parties, one one-page reply.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, for the moving parties, a single one-page reply).
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 10000 words combined per side
- Limit
- 5000 words combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For case-dispositive motions, each side is limited to 10,000 words total for all opening briefs, 10,000 words total for all answering briefs, and 5,000 words total for all reply briefs.
Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 10,000 words for all opening briefs, a combined total of 10,000 words for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 5,000 words for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 12500 words combined per side
- Limit
- 6250 words combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
When a party files both case-dispositive and Daubert motions, each side may use 12,500 words total for opening briefs, 12,500 for answering briefs, and 6,250 for reply briefs.
In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition letter
An opposing party may file an opposition letter of no more than three pages outlining its reasons no later than 48 hours before the conference or argument.
(b) By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Unless otherwise ordered, the party seeking relief must file a letter of no more than three pages outlining the disputed issues and its position no later than 72 hours before the conference or argument.
(a) Unless otherwise ordered, by no later than 72 hours prior to the conference/argument, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and the
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition letter
An opposition letter may not exceed three pages.
By no later than 48 hours prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 1750 words
- Applies to
- Concise statement
A concise statement supporting or opposing summary judgment may not exceed 1,750 words.
The concise statement in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page combined per side
- Applies to
- In limine argument
When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, their submissions are combined into one three-page submission, with a single one-page reply for moving parties.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving parties, a single one-page reply).
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 10000 words combined per side
- Limit
- 5000 words combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For case-dispositive motions, each side is limited to 10,000 words total for opening briefs, 10,000 for answering briefs, and 5,000 for reply briefs.
Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired, provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 10,000 words for all opening briefs, a combined total of 10,000 words for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 5,000 words for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the party seeking relief must file a dispute letter of no more than three pages at least 72 hours before the conference or argument.
Unless otherwise ordered, by no later than 72 hours prior to the conference/argument, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and the party's position on those issues.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 1750 words
- Applies to
- Concise statement
Each concise statement supporting or opposing a summary-judgment motion is limited to 1,750 words.
The concise statement in support of or in opposition to a motion for summary judgment shall be no longer than 1,750 words.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page combined per side
- Applies to
- In limine argument
In limine support and opposition are each limited to three pages, and reply to one page; when multiple parties participate, their submissions are combined within those limits.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, for the moving parties, a single one-page reply).
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 12500 words combined per side
- Limit
- 6250 words combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For each side, all opening briefs on case-dispositive and Daubert motions are limited to 12,500 words, all answering briefs to 12,500 words, and all reply briefs to 6,250 words.
to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of words permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased for each SIDE to 12,500 words for all opening briefs, 12,500 words for all answering briefs, and 6,250 words for all reply briefs.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5500 words
- Limit
- 8250 words
- Limit
- 2750 words
- Applies to
- Claim construction brief
Claim-construction opening, answering, reply, and sur-reply briefs are limited to 5,500, 8,250, 5,500, and 2,750 words, respectively.
The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _ _. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on _ _ _ _ _ _.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
Argument supporting or opposing each in limine request is limited to three pages, and reply argument is limited to one page.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5500 words
- Limit
- 8250 words
- Limit
- 2750 words
- Applies to
- Brief
Opening and reply briefs are limited to 5,500 words, the answering brief to 8,250 words, and the sur-reply brief to 2,750 words.
The Plaintiff(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) opening brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on __________. The Defendant(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) answering brief, not to exceed 8,250 words, on __________. The Plaintiff(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) reply brief, not to exceed 5,500 words, on __________. The Defendant(s) shall serve, but not file, its(their) sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,750 words, on __________.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 250 words
- Applies to
- Submission
In cases where the parties are represented by counsel, submissions subject to a local-rule page limit must use a word limit of up to 250 words for each page allowed.
Where page limits are specified by local rule, the parties shall use a word-count limit. For each page allowed by local rule, the parties shall use up to 250 words.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
The party seeking relief must file a letter of no more than three pages outlining the disputed issues and its position.
On a date to be set by separate order, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery letter
The party seeking relief must file a letter of no more than three pages, generally at least 48 hours before the conference; an opposing party may file a letter of no more than three pages, generally at least 24 hours before it.
On a date to be set by separate order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. On a date to be set by separate order, but generally not less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the conference, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 10 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For post-trial motions, each side is limited across its motions to 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine brief
Argument on an in limine request is limited to three pages in support, three pages in opposition, and one page in reply.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page combined per side
- Applies to
- In limine brief
When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, their submissions are combined into one three-page submission per side, with a single one-page reply for the moving side, unless the Court orders otherwise.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 50 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 25 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
When a party files a Daubert motion in addition to a case-dispositive motion, each side may use 50 pages total for opening briefs, 50 for answering briefs, and 25 for reply briefs.
In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 250 pages combined for all parties
- Applies to
- Brief
The parties must ensure that briefing on covered case-dispositive and Daubert motions across the specified related cases does not exceed 250 pages total.
The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
The letter accompanying a motion to strike may not exceed three pages.
Any motion to strike any pleading or other document shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Responsive letter
A responsive letter opposing a compliant motion to amend may not exceed five pages.
Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 40 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 20 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For case-dispositive motions, each side is limited to 40 pages of opening briefs, 40 pages of answering briefs, and 20 pages of reply briefs in total.
provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement response
An opposing party must file a paragraph-by-paragraph response to the moving party’s concise statement, limited to six pages, and support disputed facts with record citations.
Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Failure to respond to a fact presented in the moving party’s concise statement of facts shall indicate that fact is not in dispute for purposes of summary judgment.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement
An opposing party may file a separate concise statement of material facts presenting genuine issues to be tried, limited to four pages.
The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
Each in limine request is limited to three pages of supporting argument, three pages of opposition, and one page of reply, with submissions combined when multiple parties support or oppose.
Each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
For motions to amend, the accompanying letter is limited to three pages, the opposing party’s responsive letter to five pages, and the moving party’s reply letter to two pages.
(a) Any motion to amend (including a motion for leave to amend) a pleading shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a "blackline" comparison to the prior pleading. (b) Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) pages. (c) Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5000 words
- Limit
- 7500 words
- Limit
- 2500 words
- Applies to
- Claim construction brief
Claim construction briefs are subject to separate word limits: 5,000 words for Plaintiff's opening and reply briefs, 7,500 for Defendant's answering brief, and 2,500 for Defendant's sur-reply.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on . Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief not to exceed 7,500 words, on . Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on . Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on .
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Motion to amend letter
The letter accompanying a motion to amend is limited to three pages.
Any motion to amend (including a motion for leave to amend) a pleading shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a "blackline" comparison to the prior pleading.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Reply concise statement response
The moving party must include with its reply papers a paragraph-by-paragraph response to the opposing party’s concise statement, limited to four pages.
The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. Failure to respond to a fact presented in the opposing party’s concise statement of facts shall indicate that fact remains in dispute for purposes of summary judgment.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts
The separate concise statement accompanying a summary judgment motion may not exceed six pages.
Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which details each material fact which the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Reply letter
A reply letter on a motion to amend may not exceed two pages.
Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
For motions to strike, the accompanying letter is limited to three pages, the opposing party’s responsive letter to five pages, and the moving party’s reply letter to two pages.
(a) Any motion to strike any pleading or other document shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken. (b) Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) pages. (c) Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Reply letter
Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.
Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5000 words
- Limit
- 7500 words
- Limit
- 2500 words
- Applies to
- Claim construction brief
Claim construction briefs are limited to 5,000 words for Plaintiff’s opening and reply briefs, 7,500 words for Defendant’s answering brief, and 2,500 words for Defendant’s sur-reply.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on . Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief not to exceed 7,500 words, on . Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on . Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on .
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
An opposition letter, if filed, is limited to three pages.
application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery dispute letter
The discovery-dispute letter is limited to three pages.
with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 50 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 25 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
When a party files a Daubert motion in addition to a case-dispositive motion, each side’s combined limits increase to 50 pages for opening briefs, 50 for answering briefs, and 25 for reply briefs.
In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each side.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
Argument supporting or opposing an in limine request is limited to three pages each, and the requesting side may use one additional reply page.
Each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
The moving and opposing parties’ discovery-dispute letters are each limited to three pages.
On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining the issues in dispute and that party’s position on those issues. This submission shall include as exhibits (1) a proposed order that identifies with specificity the relief sought on an issue-by-issue basis and (2) copies of any discovery requests and responses relating to the dispute. On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page combined per side
- Applies to
- In limine argument
For each in limine request, supporting and opposing argument are limited to three pages each and reply argument to one page, with submissions combined when multiple parties support or oppose.
Each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition letter
An opposing party may file a letter of up to three pages on the court-ordered date, generally at least 48 hours before the conference, excluding weekends and holidays.
On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight hours prior to the conference (excluding weekends and holidays), any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party’s reasons for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement response
An opposing party must file a response to the moving party’s concise statement, limited to six pages, addressing each paragraph and citing the record for disputed facts.
Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Reply concise statement response
The moving party must include with its reply a paragraph-by-paragraph response to the opposing party’s concise statement, limited to four pages.
The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
Argument supporting or opposing each in limine request is limited to three pages, and reply argument is limited to one page.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts
The moving party’s concise statement accompanying a summary judgment motion is limited to six pages.
Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts
A summary-judgment motion must be accompanied by a separate concise statement limited to six pages and identifying the material facts the moving party contends are essential to resolving that motion, not the entire case.
Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 250 pages combined for all parties
- Applies to
- Brief
The parties must ensure that briefing on the covered case-dispositive and Daubert motions across this and related coordinated cases totals no more than 250 pages for all parties.
The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 40 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 20 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For case-dispositive motions, each side is limited to 40 pages total for opening briefs, 40 for answering briefs, and 20 for reply briefs.
Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired, provided, however, that each side will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
The moving party’s dispute letter and any opposing party’s letter are each limited to three pages; the court-ordered filing dates are generally at least 72 and 48 hours before the conference, respectively, excluding weekends and holidays.
On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two hours prior to the conference (excluding weekends and holidays), the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight hours prior to the conference (excluding weekends and holidays), any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party’s reasons for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
For non-ANDA cases, each side’s opening briefs are limited to 20 pages, answering briefs to 20 pages, and reply briefs to 10 pages for post-trial motions, regardless of how many motions are filed, unless the Court orders otherwise.
[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement
The separate concise statement accompanying a summary-judgment motion is limited to six pages.
Any motion for summary judgment must be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which details each
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Opposing concise statement
The opposing party may file a separate concise statement of material disputed facts, limited to four pages, with each fact separately numbered and supported by record citations.
The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page combined per side
- Applies to
- In limine argument
When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, their arguments must be combined into one three-page submission, with one one-page reply for the moving side.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one-page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts
The opposing response is limited to six pages, and any separate concise statement the opposing party elects to include is limited to four pages.
Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts
The moving party’s reply response to the opposing party’s concise statement is limited to four pages.
The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts
For summary judgment, the opposing response is limited to six pages, the opposing party’s separate concise statement to four pages, and the moving party’s reply response to four pages.
Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page combined per side
- Applies to
- In limine argument
When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, their argument must be combined into a single three-page submission, with a single one-page reply if applicable.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply).
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Claim construction brief
The claim-construction opening, answering, reply, and sur-reply briefs are limited to 20, 30, 20, and 10 pages, respectively.
The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________, 20___. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on __________, 20___. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________, 20___. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on __________, 20___.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 40 pages
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Per side page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply.
each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine request
In limine requests: support limited to 3 pages, opposition to 3 pages, reply to 1 page.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Post trial motion brief
Post-trial motions: opening briefs limited to 20 pages, answering briefs to 20 pages, reply briefs to 10 pages per side.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 250 words
When a page limit is set by order or rule, parties may use a word-count alternative calculated at 250 words per page.
Where page limits are specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Summary judgment
Summary judgment concise statement page limits: moving party statement max 6 pages, opposition response max 6 pages, opposing party additional statement max 4 pages, moving party reply response max 4 pages.
Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which details each material fact which the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 50 pages
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
If Daubert motions also filed, per side page limits increase to 50/50/25.
In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 250 words
Word count limit of 250 words per page when page limits are specified.
Where page limits are specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250). To the extent that a word count is used, a certification as to the total number of words must be attached as part of the submission.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Claim construction brief
Claim construction briefs are limited to 20 pages (opening), 30 pages (answering), 20 pages (reply), and 10 pages (sur-reply).
The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 250 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Total briefing pages for both sides combined must not exceed 250 pages for case dispositive and Daubert motions.
The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 40 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Page limits for Daubert and case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening and answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs.
Absent an order of the Court upon a showing of good cause, each side is limited to one forty-page opening brief, one forty- page answering brief, and one twenty-page reply brief for all of its Daubert and case dispositive motions.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Motion
Multiple parties supporting or opposing an in limine request must combine into single 3-page submission (or 1-page reply for moving party).
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one page reply).
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Discovery dispute letters seeking relief are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 7 business days before the conference.
By no later than seven business days prior to the conference/argument, any party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 2500 words
- Applies to
- Sur reply brief
Defendant's sur-reply brief (max 2,500 words) must be served but not filed.
Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on ________.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- In limine motion
Each party limited to 3 in limine requests with strict page limits for arguments and replies.
Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one page reply). No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
CRITICAL
- Attorney limit
- 5000 words
- Applies to
- Brief
- Spacing
- Double
Parties may use word count (250 words per page) as an alternative to page limits for double-spaced submissions.
For all double-spaced submissions where there are page limits specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250).
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Motion
In limine requests limited to 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Party seeking relief in discovery dispute must file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 48 hours before hearing.
Unless otherwise ordered, by no later than forty- eight hours prior to the hearing, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages and must be filed 5 business days before the conference.
By no later than five business days prior to the conference/argument, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 7500 words
- Applies to
- Opening brief
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 7,500 words, on ________.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 7,500 words, on ________.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- In limine request
In limine requests limited to 3 per party with 3-page argument limits.
Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5000 words
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Plaintiff's reply brief (max 5,000 words) must be served but not filed.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on ________.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 40 pages
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Page limits for Daubert and dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening/answering, 20 pages for reply.
Absent an order of the Court upon a showing of good cause, each side is limited to one forty-page opening brief, one forty- page answering brief, and one twenty-page reply brief for all of its Daubert and case dispositive motions.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Opposing party in discovery dispute may file letter not exceeding 3 pages at least 24 hours before hearing.
By no later than twenty-four hours prior to the hearing, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Discovery dispute letters limited to 3 pages; 48-hour and 24-hour filing deadlines.
by no later than forty- eight hours prior to the hearing, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. By no later than twenty-four hours prior to the hearing, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party’s reasons for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Motion
In limine requests are limited to 3 pages of argument, opposition limited to 3 pages, and reply limited to 1 page.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
For motions to amend, the initiating letter is limited to 3 single-spaced pages, an opposing responsive letter to 5 pages, and a reply letter to 2 pages.
Any motion to amend a pleading shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a “blackline” comparison to the prior pleading. b. Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages. c. Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page combined per side
- Applies to
- In limine argument
- Spacing
- Single
In limine arguments are limited to three single-spaced pages for support, three for opposition, and one for reply, with specified combined submissions when multiple parties support or oppose.
the in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional single-spaced page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3)-page single-spaced submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1)-page single-spaced reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 250 pages combined for all parties
- Applies to
- Brief
The parties must ensure that briefing on covered case-dispositive and Daubert motions totals no more than 250 pages across both sides and any related coordinated cases.
The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
- Spacing
- Single
Each side is limited to three in limine requests; argument is limited to three single-spaced pages in support, three in opposition, and one in reply per request.
Motions in limine shall not be separately filed. All in limine requests and responses thereto shall be set forth in the proposed pretrial order. Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) single-spaced pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional single-spaced page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3)-page single-spaced submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1)-page single-spaced reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Claim construction brief
Claim-construction briefs are limited to 20 pages for the plaintiff's opening brief, 30 for the defendant's answering brief, 20 for the plaintiff's reply, and 10 for the defendant's sur-reply.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on claim construction on or before ____________, 202_. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering claim construction brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on or before ____________, 202_. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on or before ____________, 202_. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur- reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on or before ____________, 202_.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Spacing
- Single
The letter accompanying a motion to stay is limited to three single-spaced pages.
Any motion to stay shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Summary judgment statement
The response to the moving party’s concise statement is limited to six pages, and an opposing party’s optional separate concise statement is limited to four pages.
Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Failure to respond to a fact presented in the moving party’s concise statement of facts shall indicate that fact is not in dispute for purposes of summary judgment. The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Brief
For each in limine request, supporting and opposing argument are each limited to three pages and reply argument to one page; when multiple parties support or oppose a request, their submissions must be combined within those same limits unless otherwise ordered.
The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Letter brief
- Spacing
- Single
The leave-request letter brief and any responsive letter brief are each limited to four single-spaced pages.
A party seeking leave to file a case dispositive motion prior to ten (10) days before the deadline set forth above shall do so by filing a motion and an accompanying letter brief with the Court of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, explaining the reasons why an earlier-filed motion should be permitted. If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Reply
The moving party’s reply must include a paragraph-by-paragraph response to the opposing party’s concise statement, limited to four pages.
The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by- paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Letters concerning a motion to stay are limited to three pages for the accompanying letter, five pages for the responsive letter, and two pages for the reply, all single-spaced.
Any motion to stay shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief. b. Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages. c. Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to stay.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 50 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 25 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
When a party files a Daubert motion in addition to a case-dispositive motion, each side’s aggregate limits increase to 50 pages for opening briefs, 50 for answering briefs, and 25 for reply briefs.
In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, their arguments must be combined into a single three-page submission, with a single one-page reply for the moving party, unless the Court orders otherwise.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Mediation statement
Mediation statements may not exceed 10 pages.
The mediation statements may be in memorandum or letter form. They must be double-spaced, in no less than a 12-point font, and be no longer than ten (10) pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
For motions to strike, the accompanying letter is limited to 3 pages, the responsive letter to 5 pages, and the reply letter to 2 pages; all must be single-spaced.
Any motion to strike any pleading or other document or testimony shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken. b. Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages. c. Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 40 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 20 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For case-dispositive motions, each side is limited to 40 pages total for all opening briefs, 40 pages total for all answering briefs, and 20 pages total for all reply briefs.
Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts and responses
For summary judgment, the moving party’s concise statement and the opposing party’s response are each limited to six pages; an opposing concise statement and the moving party’s reply response are each limited to four pages.
Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Failure to respond to a fact presented in the moving party’s concise statement of facts shall indicate that fact is not in dispute for purposes of summary judgment. The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. d. The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by- paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Letter brief
- Spacing
- Single
A responsive letter brief contesting a request for leave to file an early case-dispositive motion is limited to four single-spaced pages.
If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
For motions to amend, the accompanying letter is limited to 3 pages, the responsive letter to 5 pages, and the reply letter to 2 pages; all must be single-spaced.
Any motion to amend a pleading shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a “blackline” comparison to the prior pleading. b. Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages. c. Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Letter brief
- Spacing
- Single
The letter brief supporting a request for leave to file an early case-dispositive motion is limited to four single-spaced pages.
A party seeking leave to file a case dispositive motion prior to ten (10) days before the deadline set forth above shall do so by filing a motion and an accompanying letter brief with the Court of no more than four (4) single-spaced pages, explaining the reasons why an earlier-filed motion should be permitted.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Spacing
- Single
The letter accompanying a motion to strike is limited to three single-spaced pages.
Any motion to strike any pleading or other document or testimony shall NOT be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three (3) single-spaced pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Spacing
- Single
A responsive letter to a motion to stay is limited to five single-spaced pages, and a reply letter is limited to two single-spaced pages.
Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages. c. Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to stay.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement
The separate concise statement accompanying a summary judgment motion may not exceed six pages.
Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 10 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For non-ANDA post-trial motions, each side is limited to 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs, regardless of how many motions it files.
[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all SIDES are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Spacing
- Single
A responsive letter to a motion to strike is limited to five single-spaced pages, and a reply letter is limited to two single-spaced pages.
Within seven (7) days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five (5) single-spaced pages. c. Within three (3) days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two (2) single-spaced pages, and, by this same date, the parties may file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
Argument supporting or opposing an in limine request is limited to three pages, and the moving party may file a one-page reply.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition
Opposition to summary judgment must include a response to the concise statement, limited to 6 pages.
Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party's concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Font
- 12 pt
Discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, due 72 hours before conference.
On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
Claim construction briefing limits: opening/reply 20 pages, answering 30 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Claim construction brief
Claim construction briefs have specific page limits and must be served but not filed.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 50 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
When Daubert motion filed with case dispositive motions, page limits increase to 50/50/25 per side.
In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for each SIDE for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 40 pages
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Combined page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages for opening briefs, 40 pages for answering briefs, 20 pages for reply briefs per side.
permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired, but each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Font
- 12 pt
Discovery dispute letter is limited to 3 pages and must outline disputed issues and party's position.
On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining the issues in dispute and that party's position on those issues. This submission shall include as exhibits (1) a proposed order that identifies with specificity the relief sought on an issue-
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Reply
Reply papers must include a response to the opposing party's concise statement, limited to 4 pages.
The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four (4) pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICAL
- Attorney limit
- 250 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Total combined briefing limit of 250 pages for all case dispositive and Daubert motions across all related cases.
The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 + 50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Font
- 12 pt
Opposition letters in discovery disputes are limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.
any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party's reason for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- In limine opposition
Opposition to in limine requests limited to 3 pages.
the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
Post-trial motion briefs are limited to 20 pages for opening/answering briefs and 10 pages for reply briefs per side.
to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, regardless of the number of motions filed.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
Page limits for claim construction briefs: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 80 pages
- Applies to
- Joint claim construction brief
No later than [DATE], the parties shall file a joint claim construction brief. The parties shall copy and paste their unfiled briefs into one brief, with their positions on each claim term in sequential order, in substantially the form below. If the joint brief as submitted is more than 80 pages, the parties must certify that the page limits in the Scheduling Order have not been violated and provide a brief explanation (e.g., formatting issues, listing of agreed-upon terms, etc.) as to why the brief is longer than 80 pages.
No later than [DATE], the parties shall file a joint claim construction brief. The parties shall copy and paste their unfiled briefs into one brief, with their positions on each claim term in sequential order, in substantially the form below. If the joint brief as submitted is more than 80 pages, the parties must certify that the page limits in the Scheduling Order have not been violated and provide a brief explanation (e.g., formatting issues, listing of agreed-upon terms, etc.) as to why the brief is longer than 80 pages.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement
Opposing party may include their own concise statement of disputed facts, limited to 4 pages.
The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four (4) pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Claim construction briefs have page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on [DATE]. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on [DATE]. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on [DATE].
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Font
- 12 pt
Opposition letters in discovery disputes limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, due 48 hours before conference.
On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party's reason for its opposition.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine request
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument for support, 3 pages for opposition, and 1 page for reply.
The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Post trial motion brief
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages (opening/answering) and 10 pages (reply).
to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, regardless of the number of motions filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Motion
In limine requests limited to 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.
the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition letter
- Font
- 12 pt
Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font.
any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.
CRITICAL
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition letter
- Font
- 12 pt
Opposition letters limited to 3 pages in 12-point font, filed at least 48 hours before conference.
On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery conference letter
File 3-page letter 72 hours before discovery conference.
After reviewing the motion, the Court will issue an order setting a discovery conference and outlining the specific dispute procedure to be used. On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter not to exceed three (3) pages in 12-point font
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement
Summary judgment motions must include a concise statement of material facts, limited to 6 pages.
Any motion for summary judgment must be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six (6) pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and for which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 50 pages
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
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.
In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for each SIDE for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 40 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Case dispositive motion briefs limited to 40/40/20 pages per side, increased to 50/50/25 if Daubert motion also filed.
each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs, regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed. In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for each SIDE for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 80 pages
- Applies to
- Joint claim construction brief
Joint claim construction brief must not exceed 80 pages without certification.
No later than [DATE], the parties shall file a joint claim construction brief. The parties shall copy and paste their unfiled briefs into one brief, with their positions on each claim term in sequential order, in substantially the form below. If the joint brief as submitted is more than 80 pages, the parties must certify that the page limits in the Scheduling Order have not been violated and provide a brief explanation (e.g., formatting issues, listing of agreed-upon terms, etc.) as to why the brief is longer than 80 pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Combined in limine submission
When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, they must combine their argument into one three-page submission and, if moving, one one-page reply, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one-page reply), unless otherwise ordered by
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts
A summary-judgment motion must include a separate concise statement of facts limited to six pages.
Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement of facts, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 10 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For non-ANDA cases, each side's briefs on post-trial motions are limited to 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs, regardless of the number of motions.
[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by the side, no matter how many such motions are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Claim construction brief
Claim-construction briefs are limited to 20 pages for the Plaintiff's opening and reply briefs, 30 pages for the Defendant's answering brief, and 10 pages for the Defendant's sur-reply.
The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ________, 202_. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on ________, 202_. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ________, 202_. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on ________, 202_.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 40 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 20 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For case-dispositive motions, each side is limited to 40 combined pages of opening briefs, 40 of answering briefs, and 20 of reply briefs, regardless of the number of motions.
Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired provided, however, that each side will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
In limine argument is limited to three pages in support, three pages in opposition, and one page in reply.
the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement
party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.
party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition letter
An opposition letter filed under this procedure may not exceed three pages.
less than forty-eight hours prior to the conference (excluding weekends and holidays), any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Response to concise statement
An opposing party must include a response to the moving party’s concise statement, limited to six pages, addressing facts paragraph by paragraph.
Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party's concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Reply concise statement response
The moving party must include with its reply a paragraph-by-paragraph response to the opposing party's concise statement, limited to four pages.
The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Summary judgment concise statement
The moving party's concise statement and the opposing party's response are each limited to six pages.
Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement of facts, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court's resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. Each fact shall be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party's concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party's concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis. To the extent a fact is disputed, the basis of the dispute shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. Failure to respond to a fact presented in the moving party's concise statement of facts shall indicate that fact is not in dispute for purposes of summary judgment.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
The moving and opposing letters for a discovery dispute are each limited to three pages.
On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two hours prior to the conference (excluding weekends and holidays), the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. This submission shall include: (1) a proposed order, attached as an exhibit, setting out the nature of the relief requested; and (2) to the extent that the dispute relates to responses to certain discovery requests, an attached exhibit (or exhibits) containing the requests and the responses in dispute. On the date set by court order, generally not less than forty-eight hours prior to the conference (excluding weekends and holidays), any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Reply response to concise statement
The moving party must include with its reply a paragraph-by-paragraph response to the opposing party’s concise statement, limited to four pages.
The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party's concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 50 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 25 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
When a party files both a case-dispositive motion and a Daubert motion, each side may use 50 combined pages for opening briefs, 50 for answering briefs, and 25 for reply briefs across those motions.
In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert's testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each side.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery dispute letter
The discovery-dispute letter may not exceed three pages.
On the date set by court order, generally not less than seventy-two hours prior to the conference (excluding weekends and holidays), the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Opposing concise statement of facts
The opposing party may submit a separate concise statement of genuinely disputed material facts, limited to four pages.
The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Brief
Each in limine request allows up to three pages of supporting argument, three pages of opposition, and one page of reply.
Each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, they must combine their submission into three pages; the moving parties may file one combined one-page reply unless the Court orders otherwise.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three-page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one-page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Mediation statement
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Mediation statements are limited to 15-20 pages.
The mediation statements may be in memorandum or letter form. They must be double-spaced, single-sided, in no less than a 12-point font, and no longer than fifteen (15) / twenty (20) pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Plaintiff's reply brief limited to 20 pages.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ___________,20__.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 15 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.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of thirty (30) pages of opening briefs, thirty (30) pages of answering briefs, and fifteen (15) pages of reply briefs relating to any case dispositive and Daubert motions filed by a side, no matter how many such motions are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Post trial motion
Post-trial motions limited to 20 pages for opening and answering briefs, 10 pages for reply briefs.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of twenty (20) pages of opening briefs, twenty (20) pages of answering briefs, and ten (10) pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by one side, no matter how many such motions are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 30 pages
- Applies to
- Answering brief
Defendant's answering brief limited to 30 pages.
Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages on ___________, 20__.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Discovery conference letters are limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font minimum.
Not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, the party seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues, including proposed solutions.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Claim construction brief
Claim construction briefing has specific page limits: opening 20 pages, answering 30 pages, reply 20 pages, sur-reply 10 pages.
Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages on ___________, 20__. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages on ___________, 20__. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ___________,20__. Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on ___________, 20__.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- In limine request
In limine requests limited to 3 pages of argument, responses limited to 3 pages, and replies limited to 1 page.
The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Opposing party's discovery conference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font.
Not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining that party's reason for its opposition and any proposed solutions.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Attorney limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Motion in limine
In limine requests limited to 3 pages for support and opposition, and 1 page for reply.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICAL
- Attorney limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Opposing party's pre-conference letter is limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, due 48 hours before conference.
Not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining that party's reason for its opposition and any proposed solutions.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Sur reply brief
Defendant's sur-reply brief limited to 10 pages.
Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on ___________, 20__.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Post trial brief
Post-trial motion briefs limited to 20 pages opening, 20 pages answering, and 10 pages reply regardless of number of motions.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of twenty (20) pages of opening briefs, twenty (20) pages of answering briefs, and ten (10) pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by one side, no matter how many such motions are filed.
CRITICAL
- Attorney limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Moving party's pre-conference letter is limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, due 72 hours before conference.
Not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, the party seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues, including proposed solutions.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 15 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Page limits for case dispositive and Daubert motions: 30 pages opening, 30 pages answering, 15 pages reply.
Page limits. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of thirty (30) pages of opening briefs, thirty (30) pages of answering briefs, and fifteen (15) pages of reply briefs relating to any case dispositive and Daubert motions filed by a side, no matter how many such motions are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery letter opposing
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Opposing party's discovery teleconference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12 point font, filed at least 48 hours before conference.
Not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point f ont, outlining that party’s reason for its opposition and any proposed solutions.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- In limine response
In limine request responses limited to 3 pages of argument.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery letter moving
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Moving party's discovery teleconference letter limited to 4 pages, double-spaced, 12 point font, filed at least 72 hours before conference.
Not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and Court holidays, the party seeking relief shall file a letter with the Court, not to exceed four (4) pages, double-spaced in no less than 12 point f ont, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues, including proposed solutions.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine reply
In limine request replies limited to 1 page.
the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine request
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.
Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Response to concise statement of facts
Opposing papers must include a response to the moving party’s concise statement, limited to six pages, addressing each fact paragraph by paragraph.
Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts
The concise statement accompanying a summary judgment motion is limited to six pages.
Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Mediation statement
Mediation statements may be in memorandum or letter form, must be double-spaced in at least 12-point font, and may not exceed 20 pages.
5. The mediation statements may be in memorandum or letter form. They must be double-spaced, in no less than a 12-point font, and be no longer than twenty (20) pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery dispute letter submission
Discovery dispute letter submissions are limited to four pages.
Discovery dispute letter submissions shall not exceed four (4) pages,
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Reply
The moving party’s reply papers must include a paragraph-by-paragraph response to the opposing party’s concise statement, limited to four pages.
The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Discovery-dispute letters are limited to four pages each, for both the party seeking relief and the opposing party.
On the date set by the Court, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. This submission shall include a proposed order, attached as an exhibit, setting out the nature of the relief requested. On the date set by the Court, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined for all parties
- Limit
- 1 page combined for all parties
- Applies to
- Brief
Arguments on in limine requests are limited to three pages for support, three pages for opposition, and one page for reply; when multiple parties support or oppose a request, their submissions are combined within those limits, subject to the Court ordering otherwise.
[Motions in limine shall not be separately filed. All in limine requests and responses thereto shall be set forth in the proposed pretrial order. Each party shall be limited to five (5) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court. No separate briefing shall be submitted on in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.]
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
Each in limine request and response must state the authorities relied upon; supporting and opposing arguments are limited to three pages each, and reply argument to one page.
the in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Letters submitted by the party seeking relief and by any opposing party are limited to four pages each.
the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. On the date set by the Court, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12- point font, outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts
A summary-judgment motion must include a separate concise statement of essential undisputed material facts, limited to six pages.
Any motion for summary judgment shall be accompanied by a separate concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which details each material fact that the moving party contends is essential for the Court’s resolution of the summary judgment motion (not the entire case) and as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 200 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits to discovery dispute letter submissions are limited to 200 pages unless the court grants leave.
Exhibits to discovery dispute letter submissions are limited to a total of no more than 200 pages, absent leave of court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Opposition letter
An opposition letter may not exceed four pages.
On the date set by the Court, generally not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party’s reason for its opposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery relief letter
The discovery-relief letter may not exceed four pages.
On the date set by the Court, generally not less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to the conference, excluding weekends and holidays, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed four (4) pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 10 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
In non-ANDA cases, each side’s opening briefs are limited to 20 pages, answering briefs to 20 pages, and reply briefs to 10 pages across its post-trial motions, unless the Court orders otherwise.
[For non-ANDA cases] Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all sides are limited to a maximum of 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs relating to any post-trial motions filed by that side, no matter how many such motions are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Letter brief
A request for leave to file an early case-dispositive motion and any responsive letter brief are each limited to four pages.
A party seeking leave to file a case dispositive motion prior to ten (10) days before the deadline set forth above shall do so by filing a letter brief with the Court of no more than four (4) pages, explaining the reasons why an earlier-filed motion should be permitted. If any party wishes to contest this request, it may do so by filing a responsive letter brief of no more than four (4) pages, within seven (7) days from the date the requesting party filed its brief.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
In limine supporting and opposing arguments are limited to three pages each, and a reply is limited to one page, with submissions combined where multiple parties support or oppose a request.
Each party shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the party making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 50 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 25 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
When a party also files a Daubert motion, each side’s combined limits for case-dispositive and Daubert motion briefs increase to 50 pages for opening briefs, 50 for answering briefs, and 25 for reply briefs.
In the event that a party files, in addition to a case dispositive motion, a Daubert motion to exclude or preclude all or any portion of an expert’s testimony, the total amount of pages permitted for all case dispositive and Daubert motions shall be increased to 50 pages for all opening briefs, 50 pages for all answering briefs, and 25 pages for all reply briefs for each SIDE.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Statement
The opposing party’s statement of disputed facts and the moving party’s paragraph-by-paragraph reply response are each limited to four pages.
statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried. Each fact asserted by the opposing party shall also be set forth in a separate numbered paragraph and shall be supported by specific citation(s) to the record. d. The moving party shall include with its reply papers a response to the opposing party’s concise statement of facts, not to exceed four pages, on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 40 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 20 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- Brief
For case-dispositive motions, each side is limited to 40 combined pages of opening briefs, 40 of answering briefs, and 20 of reply briefs, regardless of the number of motions.
Each party is permitted to file as many case dispositive motions as desired; provided, however, that each SIDE will be limited to a combined total of 40 pages for all opening briefs, a combined total of 40 pages for all answering briefs, and a combined total of 20 pages for all reply briefs regardless of the number of case dispositive motions that are filed.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Applies to
- In limine argument
In limine support and opposition arguments are limited to three pages each, with multiple parties on either side combining their submissions into a single three-page filing.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages combined per side
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- In limine argument
When multiple parties support or oppose an in limine request, their arguments must be combined in a single three-page submission, with a single one-page reply for the moving party, unless the Court orders otherwise.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 6 pages
- Applies to
- Response to concise statement
The opposing party’s response to the concise statement is limited to six pages.
Any party opposing the motion shall include with its opposing papers a response to the moving party’s concise statement, not to exceed six pages, which admits or disputes the facts set forth in the moving party’s concise statement on a paragraph-by-paragraph basis.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 250 pages combined for all parties
- Applies to
- Brief
The parties must coordinate to ensure the court receives no more than 250 total pages of briefing on covered case-dispositive and Daubert motions across this and related coordinated cases.
The parties must work together to ensure that the Court receives no more than a total of 250 pages (i.e., 50 +50 + 25 regarding one side’s motions, and 50 + 50 + 25 regarding the other side’s motions) of briefing on all case dispositive motions and Daubert motions that are covered by this scheduling order and any other scheduling order entered in any related case that is proceeding on a consolidated or coordinated pretrial schedule.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 15 pages
- Applies to
- Mediation statement
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Mediation statements must be double-spaced, in at least 12-point font, and no longer than 15 pages.
double-spaced, in no less than a 12-point font, and be no longer than fifteen (15) pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 30 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Claim-construction briefs must be served on the specified dates and are limited to 20 pages for Plaintiff’s opening, 30 for Defendant’s answering, 20 for Plaintiff’s reply, and 10 for Defendant’s sur-reply.
The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on __________. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its answering brief, not to exceed 30 pages, on ____________. The Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 20 pages, on ______________. The Defendant shall serve, but not file, its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 10 pages, on __________.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Limit
- 1750 words
- Applies to
- Brief
A discovery motion must include a form order and a short brief describing the dispute, limited to five pages or 1,750 words, excluding exhibits.
with Local Civil Rule 26.1(b), with a form order and short brief, not to exceed five pages or 1,750 words (not including exhibits), describing the dispute.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Limit
- 8750 words
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Limit
- 3500 words
Opening support and opposition briefs are limited to 25 pages unless counsel certifies a maximum of 8,750 words; replies are limited to 10 pages or 3,500 words, and sur-replies to 7 pages or 2,450 words.
Opening briefs in support of and in opposition to a motion shall not exceed 25 pages, unless counsel includes a certification that the brief contains no more than 8,750 words. Replies shall not exceed 10 pages or 3,500 words, and sur-replies shall not exceed seven pages or 2,450 words.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Correspondence
Correspondence permitted under the stated exceptions is limited to two pages.
Correspondence, not to exceed two pages, may be emailed, faxed or mailed to Chambers copied to all counsel and unrepresented parties only in the following instances:
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Support and opposition memoranda are limited to twenty pages, and reply briefs are limited to ten pages.
Memoranda filed in support of, or in opposition to, a motion is limited to twenty pages of double-spaced twelve-point font. Reply briefs are not required and Judge Kearney may rule before filing of reply briefs if warranted. Reply briefs, without a proposed order, are permitted without our leave if filed and served within seven days of the date a non-moving party files its Opposition, may not exceed ten pages, and must be limited to issues newly raised in the Opposition. Briefs in excess of these page limits and sur-reply briefs are not permitted unless leave is granted upon motion.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
The motion is limited to five pages, must use double-spaced twelve-point font, and must function as a summary of argument detailing the requested relief.
The motion is limited to five pages of double-spaced twelve-point font and is analogous to a Summary of Argument which also details the requested relief.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Response
A response of no more than three pages may be filed within forty-eight hours of the motion filing, after notice of intent to respond.
noticing their intent to file a response of three pages or less within forty-eight hours of the motion filing.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 7 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery motion and response
A discovery motion and, absent an order, its response are limited to seven pages.
A discovery motion unable to be presented in three pages or less may be presented in a motion not exceeding seven pages, double-spaced twelve-point font, along with a proposed order. Absent an Order, a response may be filed within three days, also limited to seven pages, double-spaced twelve-point font.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Short motion
Short motions seeking to enforce or excuse discovery or scheduling obligations are limited to three pages.
Limited discovery and all scheduling disputes resolved by short motion: Judge Kearney will promptly consider a short motion of three pages or less, double-spaced twelve-point font, with an attached proposed order seeking to enforce or excuse timely and full compliance with discovery and scheduling obligations under the Federal Rules, these Policies, and our Orders.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 7 pages
- Applies to
- Discovery motion
A discovery motion that cannot fit within three pages may be filed up to seven pages, double-spaced in twelve-point font, with a proposed order.
A discovery motion unable to be presented in three pages or less may be presented in a motion not exceeding seven pages, double-spaced twelve-point font, along with a proposed order.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
- Font
- 12 pt
- Spacing
- Double
Rule 56 supporting and opposing memoranda are limited to 25 pages, must be double-spaced in 12-point font, and must be attached to the motion.
Memoranda in support of, or opposing, a Rule 56 motion is limited to twenty-five pages, double-spaced, twelve-point font attached to the Motion.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Letters filed in connection with discovery teleconferences are limited to 3 pages for both seeking relief and opposing parties.
On that date, the party seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. Within three days, any party opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, outlining that party's
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Within three days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.
Within three days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to amend.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
In limine support and opposition arguments are each limited to 3 pages.
each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument and may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Brief
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.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply), unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Responsive letter opposing motion to amend must not exceed 5 pages.
Within seven days after the filing of a motion in compliance with this Order, any party opposing such a motion shall file a responsive letter, not to exceed five pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Letter accompanying motion to strike must not exceed 3 pages.
Any motion to strike any pleading or other document shall not be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter , not to exceed three pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the document to be stricken.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
- Spacing
- Single
Response to pre-motion letter limited to 3 single-spaced pages.
Within seven days after receipt of this letter, all adversaries must submit a written response, not to exceed three single-spaced pages.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply briefs in support of in limine requests are limited to 1 additional page, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
maximum of one (1) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 2 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Reply letter for motion to strike must not exceed 2 pages.
Within three days thereafter, the moving party may file a reply letter, not to exceed two pages, and, by this same date, the parties shall file a letter requesting a teleconference to address the motion to strike.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Letter
Letter accompanying motion to amend must not exceed 3 pages.
Any motion to amend (including a motion for leave to amend) a pleading shall not be accompanied by an opening brief but shall, instead, be accompanied by a letter, not to exceed three pages, describing the basis for the requested relief, and shall attach the proposed amended pleading as well as a "blackline" comparison to the prior pleading.
WARNINGCivil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Tutorial comment
A party's written comment on the opposing party's tutorial may not exceed five pages.
Each party may comment, in writing (in no more than 5 pages) on the opposing party’s tutorial.
WARNINGCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Limit
- 1 page
- Applies to
- Motion
Multiple parties supporting/opposing in limine requests must combine into single submission.
If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission (and, if the moving party, a single one (1) page reply).
WARNINGCivil cases
- Limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
Each side is limited to 3 motions in limine requests unless court permits more.
Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
WARNINGCivil cases
- Limit
- 4 pages
- Applies to
- Concise statement of facts
An opposing party may include a separate concise statement of disputed material facts, limited to four pages.
The party opposing the motion may also include with its opposing papers a separate concise statement, not to exceed four pages, which sets forth material facts as to which the opposing party contends there is a genuine issue to be tried.
INFO
- Attorney limit
- 250 words
- Applies to
- General
- Spacing
- Double
Word count alternative to page limits: 250 words per page with certification required.
For all double-spaced submissions where there are page limits specified by Order or Rule, the parties may alternatively use a word count limit. The word count limit is 250 words per page and shall not exceed the total word count for the page limit specified in the Order or Rule. For example, if the page limit specified is 20 pages, the maximum number of words for the submission is 5,000 (20 x 250). To the extent that a word count is used, a certification as to the total number of words must be attached as part of the submission.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Limit
- 7500 words
- Limit
- 5000 words
- Limit
- 2500 words
Claim construction briefs have word limits: opening brief 7,500 words, reply brief 5,000 words, sur-reply brief 2,500 words.
Claim Construction Briefing4. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its opening brief, not to exceed 7,500 words, on ________. Plaintiff shall serve, but not file, its reply brief, not to exceed 5,000 words, on ________. Defendant shall serve, but not file its sur-reply brief, not to exceed 2,500 words, on ________.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Attorney limit
- 3 pages
- Applies to
- In limine request
Each side limited to 3 in limine requests with 3-page support, 3-page opposition, and 1-page reply.
Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine requests shall be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request.
CRITICAL
- Limit
- 3 pages
In limine requests limited to 3 per side; 3 pages support, 3 pages opposition, 1 page reply.
Each SIDE shall be limited to three (3) in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court. The in limine request and any response shall contain the authorities relied upon; each in limine request may be supported by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, may be opposed by a maximum of three (3) pages of argument, and the side making the in limine request may add a maximum of one (l) additional page in reply in support of its request. If more than one party is supporting or opposing an in limine request, such support or opposition shall be combined in a single three (3) page submission. No reply shall be submitted on in limine requests unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
Other limits (time, motions, days)
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Brief
Briefing supporting summary judgment motions is subject to a word limit, but the limit is not stated in this excerpt.
But I limit the total number of words that can be used in the briefing filed in support of the filed motion or motions.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Claim construction argument
Claim construction argument limited to 3 hours with no testimony unless court approves via joint letter.
Absent prior approval of the Court (which, if it is sought, must be done so by joint letter submission no later than the date on which answering claim construction briefs are due), the parties shall not present testimony at the argument, and the argument shall not exceed a total of three hours.
CRITICALCivil cases
Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless court permission is obtained.
Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
Each party is limited to three in limine requests unless the Court permits more.
Each party shall be limited to three in limine requests, unless otherwise permitted by the Court.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Initial disclosure
Initial disclosures under Rule 26(a)(1) must be made within 5 days of order entry.
Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the parties shall make their initial disclosures pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(l) within five (5) days of the date this Order is entered by the Court.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Deposition
Each side limited to ___ hours of deposition testimony.
Each side is limited to a total of ___ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Daubert motion
Daubert motion briefing subject to case dispositive motion page limits.
Briefing on such motions is subject to the page limits set out in connection with briefing of case dispositive motions.
WARNINGCivil cases
- Applies to
- Proposed findings of fact
Proposed Findings of Fact are subject to a maximum page limit, but the template leaves the number blank.
The proposed Findings of Fact shall be limited to a maximum of_ pages.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Interrogatories
Maximum number of interrogatories permitted per side (number unspecified).
(d) Interrogatories. (i) A maximum of ___ interrogatories, including contention interrogatories, are permitted for each side.
WARNING
Each side has a deposition hour limit (blank value in document).
Each side is limited to a total of ___ hours of taking testimony by deposition upon oral examination.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Requests for admission
Maximum number of requests for admission permitted per side (number unspecified).
(c) Requests for Admission. A maximum of ___ requests for admission are permitted for each side.
INFOCivil cases
- Applies to
- Letter
Participant list for discovery teleconference is excluded from the 4-page letter limit.
Counsel shall provide a list of the teleconference participants, by including the list on a separate page with the letters. This list will not count as part of the page limitation for the letter submission.
INFO
- Applies to
- Letter
Teleconference participant list is excluded from the 4-page letter limit.
Counsel shall provide a list of the teleconference participants, by including the list on a separate page with the letters. This list will not count as part of the page limitation for the letter submission.
What page or word limits apply to letter in District of Delaware?
Judge Gregory B. Williams' rule states these limits: 3 pages. The party seeking relief must file a letter of no more than three pages outlining the disputed issues and its position.
Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke's rule states these limits: 3 pages; 5 pages; 2 pages. For motions to amend, the initiating letter is limited to 3 single-spaced pages, an opposing responsive letter to 5 pages, and a reply letter to 2 pages.
Bankruptcy Craig T. Goldblatt's rule states these limits: attorney: 10 pages. the parties may submit letters (by filing them on the docket), not to exceed ten pages, in lieu of formal motion papers.
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What page or word limits apply to discovery dispute letter in District of Delaware?
Judge Jennifer L. Hall's rule states these limits: 3 pages. The discovery-dispute letter is limited to three pages.
Bankruptcy Laurie Selber Silverstein's rule states these limits: 5 pages; 5 pages. Letters related to discovery disputes (moving and response) must not exceed 5 pages.
Magistrate Judge Laura D. Hatcher's rule states these limits: 3 pages. The discovery-dispute letter may not exceed three pages.
What page or word limits apply to brief in District of Delaware?
Judge Maryellen Noreika's rule states these limits: 40 pages; 40 pages; 20 pages. Per side page limits for case dispositive motions: 40 pages opening, 40 pages answering, 20 pages reply.
Judge Gregory B. Williams' rule states these limits: 20 pages; 20 pages; 10 pages. For post-trial motions, each side is limited across its motions to 20 pages of opening briefs, 20 pages of answering briefs, and 10 pages of reply briefs.
Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly's rule states these limits: 10000 words; 10000 words; 5000 words. For case-dispositive motions, each side is limited to 10,000 words total for all opening briefs, 10,000 words total for all answering briefs, and 5,000 words total for all reply briefs.
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What page or word limits apply to claim construction brief in District of Delaware?
Chief Judge Colm F. Connolly's rule states these limits: 5500 words; 8250 words; 5500 words; 2750 words. Claim-construction briefs must be served but not filed by the stated dates, with word limits of 5,500 for the plaintiff's opening and reply briefs, 8,250 for the defendant's answering brief, and 2,750 for the defendant's sur-reply.
Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke's rule states these limits: 20 pages; 30 pages; 20 pages; 10 pages. Claim-construction briefs are limited to 20 pages for the plaintiff's opening brief, 30 for the defendant's answering brief, 20 for the plaintiff's reply, and 10 for the defendant's sur-reply.
Magistrate Judge Eleanor G. Tennyson's rule states these limits: 20 pages; 30 pages; 20 pages; 10 pages. Claim construction briefs have specific page limits and must be served but not filed.
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What page or word limits apply to mediation statement in District of Delaware?
Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Mediation statements are limited to 15-20 pages.
Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Mediation statements may not exceed 10 pages.
Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Mediation statements may be in memorandum or letter form, must be double-spaced in at least 12-point font, and may not exceed 20 pages.
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What page or word limits apply to discovery letter in District of Delaware?
Judge Gregory B. Williams' rule states these limits: 3 pages; 3 pages. The party seeking relief must file a letter of no more than three pages, generally at least 48 hours before the conference; an opposing party may file a letter of no more than three pages, generally at least 24 hours before it.
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