Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Texas
summary judgment
The page limits for a motion for summary judgment in harris county
Asked on 4/19/05, 3:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: summary judgment
There are no page limits per se. Common sense should put a reasonable cap on the number of pages for the motion. That does not count the number of pages as an Appendix or exhibits.
Consider that you're writing for a judge who has to read a lot of motions and pleadings, and you're just one of many. If you can't get to the heart of your motion in less than ten pages double-spaced, it's easier for the court to deny it than read it and grant it. Remember, a granted motion may be appealed, while a denied motion cannot.
Answered on 4/19/05, 6:21 pm