Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans Page & Word Limits

1 rule from official source documents

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

Materials faxed to chambers may not exceed 15 pages, excluding the cover page.

Do not fax anything to the chambers that is more than fifteen (15) pages exclusive of the cover page.

Common questions about Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans page & word limits

What page or word limits apply in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans?

Judge Elroy A. James' rule states these limits: 15 pages. Materials faxed to chambers may not exceed 15 pages, excluding the cover page.

View rule Official source Source: page 1, section GENERAL SECTION INFORMATION & PROCEDURES

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