Court Rules

New York Supreme Court, Kings County Page & Word Limits

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9 of 17 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 New York Supreme Court, Kings County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Page, word and line limits

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Limit
2 pages
Applies to
Disclosure dispute response letter

A response to the disclosure-dispute letter may be submitted within eight days and is limited to two pages with notice to all parties.

Such letter may be answered within eight (8) days by letter of no more than two (2) pages, also on notice to all parties.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Limit
25 pages
Applies to
Brief

Unless the Court authorizes a longer brief in advance, briefs exceeding 25 pages may be rejected.

Unless the Court has authorized a longer brief in advance, counsel is advised that briefs and affidavits in excess of 25 and 15 pages as specified in the rules may be rejected.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL

Attorney limit
7000 words
Attorney limit
4200 words
Applies to
Motion papers

For computer-prepared attorney filings, support or opposition papers are limited to 7,000 words each and reply papers to 4,200 words each; specified evidentiary materials and structural components are excluded.

Where prepared by use of a computer: (i) attorney affidavits or affirmations and memoranda of law in support of, and in opposition to, the motion shall be limited to 7,000 words each; and (ii) attorney affidavits or affirmations and memoranda of law submitted on reply shall be no more than 4,200 words each and shall be limited to arguments that respond or relate to those made in the papers submitted in support of, or in opposition to, the motion. These word limitations shall not apply to evidentiary materials such as affidavits, affirmations, or reports from lay or expert witnesses, and shall exclude the caption, table of contents, table of authorities, and signature block.

Judge Andrew S. Amer

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL

Attorney limit
20 pages
Attorney limit
10 pages
Applies to
Motion papers

For typewritten or handwritten attorney filings, support or opposition papers are limited to 20 pages each and reply papers to 10 pages each; specified evidentiary materials and structural components are excluded.

Where typewritten or handwritten: (i) attorney affidavits or affirmations and memoranda of law in support of, and in opposition to, the motion shall be limited to 20 pages each; and (ii) attorney affidavits or affirmations and memoranda of law submitted on reply shall be limited to 10 pages each and shall be limited to arguments that respond or relate to those made in the papers submitted in support of, or in opposition to, the motion. These page limitations shall not apply to evidentiary materials such as affidavits, affirmations, or reports from lay or expert witnesses and shall exclude the caption, table of contents, table of authorities, and signature block.

Judge Andrew S. Amer

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Limit
1 pages
Applies to
Trial summary

Parties must provide a one-page trial summary sheet containing at least a brief summary of the plaintiff’s cause of action and demand.

Parties are to provide a one-page trial summary sheet which must include:A brief summary of Plaintiff’s cause of action and Plaintiff’s demand.

Judge Carolyn E. Wade

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Limit
2 pages
Applies to
Letter

Letters to the court may not exceed two pages and must be e-filed through NYSCEF with a courtesy copy sent to Chambers by email or hand delivery.

Letters shall not exceed two-pages in length and shall be e-filed via NYSCEF with a courtesy copy e-mailed to the Principal Law Clerk or hand-delivered to Chambers.

Judge Richard J. Montelione

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Limit
2 pages
Applies to
Motion in limine letter

A motion in limine should be made as early as possible, and any supporting letter may not exceed two pages unless the court directs otherwise.

A motion in limine must be made as early as possible and may be made either orally or by letter limited to two pages unless the court directs otherwise.

Judge Richard J. Montelione

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026INFO

Limit
5 pages
Applies to
Motions in limine memorandum

A written, cited memorandum of law of no more than five pages is strongly encouraged for motions in limine.

Motions in Limine. A written memorandum of law (no more than five pages) with citations to the Official Reports is strongly encouraged; citations and copies of relevant court decisions and statutes should be furnished to the Court.

Judge Robin K. Sheares

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Attorney limit
3 pages ?
Applies to
Pre mediation memorandum ?

At least ten (10) calendar days prior to the initial mediation session, each of the parties’ counsel shall provide the Mediator with a confidential memorandum, limited to three pages, setting forth: essential facts and client’s contentions about liability; the issues that are in dispute; what the adversary is expected to claim and the basis for such position; why the parties are at an impasse; the status of settlement negotiations; suggestions as to how the matter might be resolved, as well as such other information concerning the litigation necessary for the effective negotiation and resolution of the issues.

Summary: An attorney's pre-mediation memorandum is limited to three pages.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Limit
2 pages
Applies to
Disclosure dispute letter ?

If counsel are unable to resolve a dispute, the party seeking Court intervention shall send a letter to the Court, of no more than two (2) pages, upon notice to all parties, describing the problem and the relief requested.

Summary: When counsel cannot resolve a disclosure dispute, the party seeking Court intervention must send a notice letter of no more than two pages describing the problem and requested relief.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Limit
3 pages ?
Applies to
Discovery dispute letter ?

all disputes/issues shall be summarized in a letter to the Court, bullet points in three pages or less

Summary: The discovery-dispute letter must summarize every dispute or issue in bullet points and may not exceed three pages.

Judge Cenceria P. Edwards

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Limit
2 pages ?
Applies to
Motion in limine ?

A written memorandum of law (no more than two pages) with citations to the Official Reports is required.

Summary: A written motion-in-limine memorandum may not exceed two pages and must cite the Official Reports.

Judge Inga M. O'Neale

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Limit
2 pages ?
Applies to
Motion in limine ?

A written memorandum of law (no more than two pages) with citations to the Official Reports is required.

Summary: A written motion-in-limine memorandum may not exceed two pages and must cite the Official Reports.

Judge Lisa Lewis

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Limit
2 pages ?
Applies to
Memorandum of law

A written memorandum of law (no more than two pages) with citations to the Official Reports is required, except as the Court may direct otherwise.

Summary: A motion in limine must generally include a written memorandum of law no longer than two pages with citations to the Official Reports, unless the Court directs otherwise.

Judge Wavny Toussaint

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Civil cases

Limit
3 pages ?
Applies to
Discovery dispute letter ?

If, after good faith efforts, the parties are unable to resolve or narrow the items in dispute, the aggrieved party may contact the court by letter (no more than three pages in length) or telephone (with all counsel participating) to arrange a Rule 14 conference.

Summary: After good-faith efforts fail, the aggrieved party may seek a Rule 14 conference by a letter of no more than three pages or by telephone with all counsel participating.

Judge Reginald A. Boddie

Other limits (time, motions, days)

Common questions about New York Supreme Court, Kings County page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to disclosure dispute response letter in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?

New York Supreme Court, Kings County's rule states these limits: 2 pages. A response to the disclosure-dispute letter may be submitted within eight days and is limited to two pages with notice to all parties.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to brief in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?

New York Supreme Court, Kings County's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Unless the Court authorizes a longer brief in advance, briefs exceeding 25 pages may be rejected.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to pre mediation memorandum in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?

New York Supreme Court, Kings County's rule states these limits: attorney: 3 pages. An attorney's pre-mediation memorandum is limited to three pages. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 3, section d. The Mediation Process — i. Pre-Mediation Memoranda

What page or word limits apply to disclosure dispute letter in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?

New York Supreme Court, Kings County's rule states these limits: 2 pages. When counsel cannot resolve a disclosure dispute, the party seeking Court intervention must send a notice letter of no more than two pages describing the problem and requested relief. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to trial summary in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?

Judge Carolyn E. Wade's rule states these limits: 1 pages. Parties must provide a one-page trial summary sheet containing at least a brief summary of the plaintiff’s cause of action and demand.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section TRIALS

What page or word limits apply to motion papers in New York Supreme Court, Kings County?

Judge Andrew S. Amer's rule states these limits: attorney: 7000 words; attorney: 7000 words; attorney: 4200 words. Excludes caption, table of contents, table of authorities, and signature blocks. For computer-prepared attorney filings, support or opposition papers are limited to 7,000 words each and reply papers to 4,200 words each; specified evidentiary materials and structural components are excluded.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Form of Papers

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