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Rule 4:105-6.Length of Papers

Last amended September 1, 2018 · Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026

In one sentenceRule 4:105-6 applies R. 1:6-5's ordinary page limits to CBLP briefs and caps affidavits and certifications at 25 pages, exclusive of exhibits, unless the court permits otherwise.

Full Text of Rule 4:105-6

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Unless otherwise permitted by the court: (i) the page limitations for briefs or memoranda of law set forth in R. 1:6-5 shall apply; and (ii) affidavits/certifications, exclusive of exhibits, shall be limited to 25 pages.

Amendment History

New Jersey publishes each rule’s amendment record in a “History” note beneath the rule. It is reproduced verbatim below; the “R.R.” citations refer to the former Revised Rules numbering the current rules replaced.

Adopted July 27, 2018 to be effective September 1, 2018.

Plain-English Summary

Paper length in a CBLP case follows familiar limits. Briefs and memoranda of law stay within R. 1:6-5's usual page limitations, and affidavits and certifications — not counting exhibits — can't run longer than 25 pages, unless the court allows more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can an affidavit or certification be in a CBLP filing?

No more than 25 pages, exclusive of exhibits, unless the court permits otherwise.

Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:105-6). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (N.J. Const. art. VI, § 2, ¶ 3). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 7, 2026. · Official source
Also known as: CBLP page limits