Formatting & Page Limits
M.D. Fla. — M.D. Fla. has detailed typography requirements under L.R. 1.08. Noncompliance can result in rejection.
M.D. Fla. has detailed typography requirements under L.R. 1.08. Noncompliance can result in rejection. The rules apply to all pleadings, motions, and other papers (excluding exhibits, attachments, transcripts, images, and addenda).
| Requirement | Standard |
|---|---|
| Paper size | 8½ x 11 inches |
| Margins | 1 inch |
| Page numbering | Bottom center; no numbering required on page one |
| Main text | At least 13-point, 2.0 double-spaced |
| Indented quotation | At least 12-point, single-spaced |
| Footnote | At least 11-point, single-spaced |
| Permitted typefaces (13-point) | Book Antiqua, Calisto MT, Century Schoolbook, Georgia, Palatino |
| Times New Roman (alternative) | Permitted at 14-point main / 13-point quotation / 12-point footnote |
| Character spacing | Scale: 100%; Spacing: Normal; Position: Normal |
Page limits (L.R. 3.01):
- Motion (with memorandum): 25 pages
- Response: 20 pages
- Reply (MSJ only): 7 pages
- Social security brief: 25 pages
- Objection to magistrate order or R&R: 10 pages
- Motion for leave to exceed limits: 3 pages (no proposed paper attached)
- Motion for leave to reply: 3 pages (no proposed reply attached)
- Notice of supplemental authority: 2 pages
- Motion to seal support/opposition: 7 pages (L.R. 1.11(c))
Page computation (L.R. 3.01(a)): "Each page limit established in this rule or in an order excludes only the caption, the signature block, any certificate of conferral or service, and any verification or attachment."