Jefferson Circuit Court Page & Word Limits
1 rule from official source documents
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge.
Civil cases
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
- Font
- 12 pt
Motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings, and for summary judgment require a memorandum of authority capped at 25 pages; replies are capped at 5 pages, and both must use at least 12-point type.
Motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings, and for summaryjudgment shall not be noticed for motion hour but shall be filed with a memorandum of authority not exceeding twenty-five (25) pages in length, in type no smaller than 12-point. An opposing party shall have twenty (20) days from the certification date on the motion to respond. A reply may be filed no later than ten (10) days after the filing of a response and shall not exceed five (5) pages in length, in type no smaller than 12-point.
What page or word limits apply to brief in Jefferson Circuit Court?
Jefferson Circuit Court's rule states these limits: 25 pages; 5 pages. Motions to dismiss, for judgment on the pleadings, and for summary judgment require a memorandum of authority capped at 25 pages; replies are capped at 5 pages, and both must use at least 12-point type.
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