Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan Page & Word Limits
25 rules from official source documents
16 of 25 checked against the court's document. Each rule says how far it was checked. A value with a question mark is not in the court's wording on its card.
Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Page, word and line limits
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 100 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits are limited to 100 pages; court permission is required for exhibits exceeding 100 pages.
Exhibits are limited to 100 pages. Court permission must be obtained for exhibits exceeding 100 pages.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
The moving party may file a reply brief, limited to rebuttal and not exceeding five pages.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Attorney limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Attorneys need court approval for motions with briefs or responses with briefs over 20 pages; reply briefs are limited to five pages.
Attorneys must obtain Court approval to file any motion and brief or response and brief over 20 pages. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 100 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits accompanying motions, responses, or replies are limited to 100 pages; exceeding that limit requires court permission by motion.
Exhibits are limited to 100 pages for MOTIONS, RESPONSES, AND REPLIES. Court permission (by filing a motion) must be obtained for exhibits exceeding 100 pages.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 25 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Motions and briefs for summary disposition cannot exceed 25 pages; exceeding the limit requires leave from the court.
Pursuant to MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a), and pursuant to the Judge's protocols, the motion and brief cannot exceed 25 pages. If any party's pleading exceeds the page limitation, leave from the court must be given.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 125 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits are limited to 125 pages; exceeding the limit requires leave from the court.
Exhibits are limited to 125 pages. Any party seeking to exceed the page limitation for exhibits must seek leave from the court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
Attorneys need court approval to file a motion and brief or response and brief over 20 pages; reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Attorneys must obtain Court approval to file any motion and brief or response and brief over 20 pages. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 100 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits are limited to 100 pages unless the court permits a longer submission.
Exhibits are limited to 100 pages. Court permission must be obtained for exhibits exceeding 100 pages.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Motions and responses are limited to 20 pages; reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Pursuant to MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a), a 20-page limit applies to each motion and response, which includes the accompanying brief. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 75 pages
- Applies to
- Judge copy
The Judge's Copy filed for motions or responses over 75 pages is limited to 75 pages including exhibits.
For Motions and Responses that exceed 75 pages an additional Judge's Copy of such Motion or Response shall be filed which is limited to 75 pages including any exhibits submitted with the Motion.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Attorney limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Motions, briefs and responses over 20 pages require court approval; reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Parties must adhere to the page limits outlined in MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a): Attorneys must obtain Court approval to file any Motion, Brief or Response exceeding 20 pages. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Reply
Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages, excluding attachments and exhibits.
Reply briefs are permitted, but must be no longer than 10 pages, exclusive of attachments/exhibits. Replies must be filed and served at least 3 days prior to a hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Attorneys need court approval to file a motion, brief, or response exceeding 20 pages, and reply briefs are limited to five pages.
Parties must adhere to the page limits outlined in MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a): Attorneys must obtain Court approval to file any Motion, Brief or Response exceeding 20 pages. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026CRITICAL
Civil cases
- Limit
- 10 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages, excluding attachments and exhibits, and must be filed and served at least three days before the hearing.
10. Reply briefs are permitted, but must be no longer than 10 pages, exclusive of attachments/exhibits. Replies must be filed and served at least 3 days prior to a hearing.1
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
Civil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits submitted with the emailed Judge's Copy of a motion are limited to 20 pages in total.
Exhibits submitted with the emailed "Judge's Copy" are limited to 20 pages in total.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026WARNING
Civil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits on the emailed Judge's Copy of answers are limited to 20 pages total.
E-mailed "Judge's Copy" Exhibits are limited to 20 pages in total. You may include whatever you wish with regard to Exhibits and pages on the original Motion/Response filed with the Clerk's Office.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
Civil cases
- Attorney limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Reply brief
Reply Briefs are limited to five (5) pages.
Summary: Reply briefs for summary disposition motions are limited to five pages.
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Civil cases
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion
Motion and Brief must not be more than 20 pages
Summary: Driver's license restoration motions and briefs must not exceed 20 pages.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
Civil cases
- Attorney limit
- 40 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
clearly labeled exhibits are limited to 40 pages.
Summary: Clearly labeled exhibits to a driver's license restoration motion are limited to 40 pages.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
Civil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Motion and brief
- Spacing
- Double
Pursuant to MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a), "the combined length of any motion and brief, or of a response and brief, may not exceed 20 pages double spaced, exclusive of attachments and exhibits."
Summary: Combined motion plus brief, and combined response plus brief, are each limited to 20 pages double spaced, excluding attachments and exhibits.
The quote is in the court's document. The summary is not checked yet.CRITICAL?
Civil cases
- Limit
- 100 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Additionally, exhibits must be limited to 100 pages. Permission must be obtained from the Court for exhibits exceeding 100 pages.
Summary: Exhibits are limited to 100 pages; Court permission is required to exceed that limit.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
Civil cases
- Attorney limit
- 20 pages
- Attorney limit
- 5 pages
- Applies to
- Brief
Parties must adhere to the page limits outlined in MCR 2.116(G) and MCR 2.119(A)(2)(a): Attorneys must obtain Court approval to file any motion and brief or response and brief over 20 pages. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Summary: Attorneys must obtain court approval for summary disposition motions/briefs or responses over 20 pages; reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?
Civil cases
- Limit
- 5 pages ?
- Applies to
- Reply brief
The reply brief is limited to five (5) or less pages, and is due (7) days from the date the response is filed with the Court.
Summary: Reply brief for summary disposition is limited to five pages or less.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?
Civil cases
- Limit
- 20 pages
- Applies to
- Exhibits
The Exhibits attached to the emailed "Judge Copy" are also limited to 20 pages in totality. Each Exhibit must be properly highlighted with the language/deposition testimony you wish the Court to review in support of your Motion/Response. Otherwise, it will be returned to you.
Summary: Exhibits on the emailed Judge Copy for summary disposition motions are limited to 20 pages total and must be highlighted.
Other limits (time, motions, days)
What page or word limits apply to brief in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge Edward J. Joseph's rule states these limits: 20 pages; 20 pages; 5 pages. Motions and responses are limited to 20 pages; reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Judge Kathleen M. McCarthy's rule states these limits: attorney: 20 pages; attorney: 5 pages. Motions, briefs and responses over 20 pages require court approval; reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Judge Charlene M. Elder's rule states these limits: attorney: 20 pages; attorney: 5 pages. Attorneys need court approval for motions with briefs or responses with briefs over 20 pages; reply briefs are limited to five pages.
3 more rules answer this question in the list above.
What page or word limits apply to judge copy in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge Edward J. Joseph's rule states these limits: 75 pages. The Judge's Copy filed for motions or responses over 75 pages is limited to 75 pages including exhibits.
What page or word limits apply to reply brief in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge Annette J. Berry's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Judge Wanda A. Evans' rule states these limits: 10 pages. Excludes attachments and exhibits. Reply briefs may not exceed 10 pages, excluding attachments and exhibits, and must be filed and served at least three days before the hearing.
Judge Brian R. Sullivan's rule states these limits: 5 pages. Reply brief for summary disposition is limited to five pages or less. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
1 more rule answers this question in the list above.
What page or word limits apply to exhibits in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge Adel A. Harb's rule states these limits: 100 pages. Exhibits are limited to 100 pages; court permission is required for exhibits exceeding 100 pages.
Judge Charlene M. Elder's rule states these limits: 100 pages; 100 pages; 100 pages. Exhibits accompanying motions, responses, or replies are limited to 100 pages; exceeding that limit requires court permission by motion.
Judge Dana M. Hathaway's rule states these limits: 125 pages. Exhibits are limited to 125 pages; exceeding the limit requires leave from the court.
6 more rules answer this question in the list above.
What page or word limits apply to reply in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge Kevin J. Cox's rule states these limits: 10 pages. Excludes attachments and exhibits. Reply briefs are limited to 10 pages, excluding attachments and exhibits.
What page or word limits apply to motion in Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan?
Judge David J. Allen's rule states these limits: attorney: 20 pages; attorney: 20 pages; attorney: 20 pages; attorney: 20 pages; 5 pages. Attorneys need court approval to file a motion and brief or response and brief over 20 pages; reply briefs are limited to 5 pages.
Judge Edward Ewell Jr.'s rule states these limits: attorney: 20 pages. Driver's license restoration motions and briefs must not exceed 20 pages. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.
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