Court Rules

Dallas County Civil District Courts 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 Dallas County Civil District Courts; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

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

Civil cases

Limit
25 pages
Applies to
Brief

Briefs are limited to no more than 25 pages.

requiring briefs to limited to no more than 25 pages.

Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore

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Civil cases

Limit
25 pages ?

No Motion or Brief filed with the Court may exceed 25 one-sided pages in length.

Summary: Motions and briefs are limited to 25 one-sided pages.

Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore

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Civil cases

Limit
25 pages ?

Only one appendix, also limited to 25 one-sided pages in length may be filed supporting any Motion or Brief.

Summary: Only one appendix, limited to 25 one-sided pages, may be filed in support of any motion or brief.

Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore

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Civil cases

Attorney limit
25 pages ?
Applies to
Motion

No Motion or Brief filed with the Court may exceed 25 one-sided pages in length.

Summary: Motions and briefs are limited to 25 one-sided pages; permission to exceed may be granted by the Presiding Judge upon a showing of compelling reasons.

Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore

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Civil cases

Attorney limit
25 pages ?
Applies to
Appendix

Only one appendix, also limited to 25 one-sided pages in length may be filed supporting any Motion or Brief.

Summary: Only one appendix, limited to 25 one-sided pages, may be filed in support of any motion or brief.

Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore

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Limit
25 pages ?
Applies to
Motion

No Motion or Brief filed with the Court may exceed 25 one-sided pages in length.

Summary: Motions and briefs are limited to 25 one-sided pages.

Judge Eric V. Moyé

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Limit
25 pages ?
Applies to
Appendix

Only one appendix, also limited to 25 one-sided pages in length may be filed supporting any Motion or Brief.

Summary: Only one appendix, limited to 25 one-sided pages, may support any motion or brief.

Judge Eric V. Moyé

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Civil cases

Attorney limit
25 pages ?
Applies to
Appendix

Only one appendix, also limited to 25 one-sided pages in length may be filed supporting any Motion or Brief.

Summary: Only one appendix, limited to 25 one-sided pages, may be filed in support of any motion or brief.

Judge Eric V. Moyé

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Limit
1 pages ?
Applies to
Jury questionnaire ?

We suggest a one page form except in exceptional circumstances and the form should have a blank space or a specific place for the prospective juror to note any hardships or problems in staying the estimated length of the trial.

Summary: Jury questionnaires should be limited to one page except in exceptional circumstances.

Judge Eric V. Moyé

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Civil cases

No Motion or Brief filed with the Court may exceed 25 one-sided pages in length. Permission to file a brief in excess of these page limitations may be granted by the Presiding Judge of any particular Court upon a showing of compelling reasons.

Machine summary

Motions and briefs are limited to 25 one-sided pages; the Presiding Judge may grant permission to exceed upon a showing of compelling reasons.

Common questions about Dallas County Civil District Courts page & word limits

What page or word limits apply to brief in Dallas County Civil District Courts?

Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Briefs are limited to no more than 25 pages.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 5, section Briefs

Judge Eric V. Moyé's rule states these limits: attorney: 25 pages. Motions and briefs are limited to 25 one-sided pages; the Presiding Judge may grant permission to exceed upon a showing of compelling reasons. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section GENERAL ORDER

What page or word limits apply in Dallas County Civil District Courts?

Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Motions and briefs are limited to 25 one-sided pages. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section GENERAL ORDER

1 more rule answers this question in the list above.

What page or word limits apply to motion in Dallas County Civil District Courts?

Judge Eric V. Moyé's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Motions and briefs are limited to 25 one-sided pages. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section MOTION DOCKET

Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore's rule states these limits: attorney: 25 pages. Motions and briefs are limited to 25 one-sided pages; permission to exceed may be granted by the Presiding Judge upon a showing of compelling reasons. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section GENERAL ORDER - Page, Appendix, Font, and Margin Limits

What page or word limits apply to appendix in Dallas County Civil District Courts?

Judge Eric V. Moyé's rule states these limits: 25 pages. Only one appendix, limited to 25 one-sided pages, may support any motion or brief. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section MOTION DOCKET

Judge Bridgett N. Whitmore's rule states these limits: attorney: 25 pages. Only one appendix, limited to 25 one-sided pages, may be filed in support of any motion or brief. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section GENERAL ORDER - Page, Appendix, Font, and Margin Limits

1 more rule answers this question in the list above.

What page or word limits apply to jury questionnaire in Dallas County Civil District Courts?

Judge Eric V. Moyé's rule states these limits: 1 pages. Jury questionnaires should be limited to one page except in exceptional circumstances. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 3, section Jury questionnaire