The Texas Supreme Court has issued an order correcting some of its recent amendments to the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. The most notable correction involves the certificate-of-compliance requirement regarding the new word count limits previously discussed here, here, and here. By adding the language underlined below, the Court has made clear that no certificate… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Word Count
Crafting a TRAP 9.4(i)(3) Certificate of Compliance
Posted in Appellate Practice, Briefs, Procedure, Texas Supreme CourtAs promised yesterday, this post will cover what a certificate of compliance under the new word-count rules might look like, now that every computer-generated document filed in a Texas appellate court on or after December 1, 2012—yes, every one, except for the record—must include such a certificate. The new rules provide the logical starting place…. Continue Reading
Word-Count Rules Going Into Effect December 1
Posted in Appellate Practice, Briefs, Procedure, Technology, Texas Supreme CourtA trial lawyer poses the following question: Do you know for sure whether the new appellate rules are going into effect December 1? Any thoughts on whether an appeal filed on November 29 (but not actually due until December 3) should maintain the old format or use the new rule? Per this Texas Supreme Court… Continue Reading
SCOTX Adopts Word-Count Rule
Posted in Appellate Practice, Briefs, Petition for Review, Procedure, TechnologyThe Texas Supreme Court has issued an order incorporating word counts into the Texas Rules of Appellate Procedure. The order amends Rules 9, 38, 49, 52, 53, 55, 64, 68, 70, and 71. Some highlights of the amendments include (for computer-generated briefs in civil cases): a minimum 14-point font (12-point for footnotes); a 15,000-word limit… Continue Reading