Court Rules

Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee Page & Word Limits

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Maximum page counts and word limits for motions, briefs, and other filings by judge. This page is scoped to Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026

Civil cases

Limit
50 pages
Applies to
Fax transmission

Facsimile transmissions over 50 pages (including the cover sheet) will not be filed unless authorized by the Court.

Unless authorized by the Court, a facsimile transmission exceeding fifty (50) pages, including the Cover Sheet, shall not be filed by the Clerk.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026

Civil cases

Limit
50 pages
Applies to
Facsimile filing

A fax filing is limited to 50 pages including the cover sheet, unless the court authorizes more, and filings may not be split to evade the limit.

No facsimile filing shall exceed fifty (50) pages in length, including the cover sheet, unless authorized by the court; absent such authorization, a facsimile transmission exceeding fifty (50) pages, including the cover sheet, shall not be filed by the clerk. A facsimile filing may not be split into multiple facsimile transmissions to avoid this page limitation.

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

What page or word limits apply to fax transmission in Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee?

Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee's rule states these limits: 50 pages. Facsimile transmissions over 50 pages (including the cover sheet) will not be filed unless authorized by the Court.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section FILING INSTRUCTIONS / COMMENTS

What page or word limits apply to facsimile filing in Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee?

Circuit Court for Davidson County, Tennessee's rule states these limits: 50 pages. A fax filing is limited to 50 pages including the cover sheet, unless the court authorizes more, and filings may not be split to evade the limit.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section RULE 5A.02: FILING PROCEDURES