Most practicing Delaware attorneys can probably rattle off page limit requirements in their sleep, given how frequently we hear this question from out-of-town counsel.
Limits vary case-to-case based on differences scheduling orders and other circumstances, but below we've summarized some of the default limits set by the District of Delaware local rules, standing orders, and our judges' form scheduling orders.
[The irony of subjecting readers to a long post on word limits is not lost on me.]
The General Rule
Under LR 7.1.3, most motions are limited to:
- Opening briefs = 20 pages
- Answering briefs = 20 pages
- Reply briefs = 10 pages
Everything must be double-spaced and in at least 12-point …
