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RULE 5.1.1. General Format of Papers Presented for Filing.

(a) General Format. To the extent applicable and consistent with CM/ECF Procedures, all pleadings, motions, and other papers presented for filing shall be on 8½ by 11 inch white paper and shall be plainly typewritten or printed and double-spaced, except for quoted material and footnotes. All printed matter must appear in at least 12 point type and all margins shall not be less than 1 inch. Each page shall be numbered consecutively. Such papers shall set forth the date of filing and a brief descriptive title indicating the purpose of the paper. Unless otherwise ordered, the name, Delaware state bar identification number, address, telephone number, and email address of local counsel shall be typed or printed under the signature line.

(b) Exceptions. This rule does not apply to:

(1) Exhibits submitted for filing;

(2) Letters submitted to the Court;

(3) Documents filed in removed actions prior to removal from the state courts.

(c) Additional requirements applicable to briefs, memoranda of points and authorities and appendices are set forth in D. Del. LR 7.1.3.