Very Judicious

Defense Counsel: I need at least 25 pages to summarize all my legal arguments, your honor.

Judge: You can write 25 pages, counselor, so long as you tell me which 15 pages I should read.

Defense Counsel: Should I put that in the Order?

Judge: No.

(via On the Record in Cook County.)

Page limits are usually a good thing for a profession headed by a group which can publish hundred page opinions on whether a person had a proper opportunity to be heard. The 15 pages in Illinois sounds a little generous in fact - Virginia usually limits briefs to 5 pages. Makes you think about what is important.