Rule 10 - Caption; Form of Filings(a)Caption. Every pleading, notice, motion, affidavit, form of order, request for or response to discovery, or other filing must have a caption with the Court's name, the names of the parties, and the civil action number. There also must be a title for the filing. The caption of a complaint or a third-party complaint must name all the parties; the caption of other papers, after naming the first party on each side, may refer generally to other parties.(b) Format.(1)Font. The font for a filing must use one of three conventions: (A) Times New Roman 14-point typeface with 13-point typeface in footnotes;(B) Century 12-point typeface with 11-point typeface in footnotes; or(C) Century Schoolbook 12-point typeface with 11-point typeface in footnotes.(2)Spacing. The line spacing of the text of a filing must be at least twice the point size of the typeface. The line spacing of headings, footnotes, and block quotations may be the exact point size of the typeface.(3)Margins. The margins of a filing must be at least one inch on all sides.(c) Citations. Citations and quotations must conform to the Uniform System of Citation (the Blue Book) published and distributed from time to time by the Harvard Law Review Association as modified by Delaware Uniform Citation (the Yellow Book), published and distributed from time to time by the Delaware State Bar Association.(d) Certification. By signing a filing, the signatory certifies that it complies with the requirements of this rule. The signatory may rely on a word-processing application to generate the word count. The signature block for any motion, brief, or letter must identify: (1) the word limit applicable to the filing; and(2) the number of words in the filing subject to that limit.(e) Copies.(1)In General. A party may deliver two copies of each motion, brief, or letter to the judicial officer assigned to the case, in addition to filing it electronically.(2)Method of Reproduction.(A) Copies must be reproduced by a method that yields a clear black image on white paper. The paper must be opaque, unglazed, and-for briefs, motions, letters, compendia, and appendices-measure 81/2 by 11 inches. All copies may be printed double-sided.(B) Photographs, illustrations, and tables must be reproduced by a method that results in a good copy of the original; a glossy finish is acceptable if the original is glossy.(3)Binding. Briefs, compendia, and appendices must be bound in a secure manner that does not obscure the text and permits the document to lie flat when open. All other filings may be bound or stapled.Amended September 25, 2023, effective 9/25/2023.Comment
In 2023, Rule 10 was revised to align its language with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and with other revisions to these rules.
To avoid duplication, Rule 10 now includes rules about the format of filings that previously appeared in prior Rule 171. As a result, the revision deletes prior Rule 171.
The revision clarifies the formatting of briefs, motions, and letters and permits the use of typographical styles that promote readability.
The revision reflects the current practice regarding sending courtesy copies to the Court.