NJ-D — Formatting & Page Limits
D.N.J. — NJ-D uses district-uniform page limits with a distinctive non-conforming-font penalty.
NJ-D uses district-uniform page limits with a distinctive non-conforming-font penalty.
Mechanics
- Main brief (Civ. R. 7.2(b)): 40 ordinary typed or printed pages, excluding pages required for the table of contents and authorities.
- Reply brief (Civ. R. 7.2(b); cross-references Civ. R. 7.1(d)(3)): 15 pages.
- Reconsideration brief (Civ. R. 7.2(b); cross-references Civ. R. 7.1(i)): 15 pages.
- Format requirements (Civ. R. 7.2(c)–(d)): Black lettering; 8.5 x 11 inch paper; one-inch margins; double-spaced text; single-spaced footnotes/inserts; typeface 12-point non-proportional (Courier New 12) or equivalent 14-point proportional (Times New Roman 14).
- Non-conforming font penalty (Civ. R. 7.2(d)): If a 12-point proportional font is used instead, page limits are reduced by 25% — the 40-page limit becomes 30 pages; the 15-page limit becomes 11.25 pages. Footnotes must be the same size as the text.
For the trap on font-substitution penalty, see Watchpoints #3.
For the rule, see the D.N.J. Local Civil Rules.