Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee Page & Word Limits

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

Limit: 30 pages
Applies to: Brief

Initial and responding briefs may not exceed 30 pages, excluding supporting affidavits and documents, without leave of court.

Excluding supporting affidavits and documents, initial and responding briefs may not exceed thirty (30) pages without leave of Court.

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Limit: 30 pages
Limit: 5 pages
Applies to: Brief

Initial and responding briefs are limited to 30 pages, and reply briefs to 5 pages, excluding supporting affidavits and documents, unless the Court grants leave.

Excluding supporting affidavits and documents, initial and responding briefs may not exceed thirty (30) pages without leave of Court. Reply briefs may not exceed five (5) pages without leave of Court.

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Limit: 5 pages
Applies to: Reply brief

A reply brief may not exceed 5 pages without leave of court.

Reply briefs may not exceed five (5) pages without leave of Court.

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Common questions about Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to brief in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?

Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee's rule states these limits: 30 pages. Excludes exhibits. Initial and responding briefs may not exceed 30 pages, excluding supporting affidavits and documents, without leave of court.

View rule Official source Source: page 5, section RULE SIX. DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS

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What page or word limits apply to reply brief in Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee?

Shelby County Circuit Court, Tennessee's rule states these limits: 5 pages. A reply brief may not exceed 5 pages without leave of court.

View rule Official source Source: page 5, section RULE SIX. DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS

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