US · rules
3d Cir. L.A.R. 46.4
Signing Documents
All documents, motions and briefs must be signed by an attorney or by a party appearing
pro se. Electronically filed documents must be signed with either an electronic signature or “s/
typed name.”
Source: Fed. R. Civ. P. 11
Cross-references: L.A.R. 28.4; L.A.R. Misc. 113.9
Committee Comments: This rule is derived from Fed. R. Civ. P. 11 which requires
signatures on all papers. The signing of documents is important
because it constitutes a certificate by the attorney or party that he
or she has read the pleading or brief to ensure that it complies with
all federal and local rules. The requirement is interpreted broadly
and the attorney of record may designate another person to sign the
brief. If a party is represented by multiple counsel, the signature
from only one attorney of record is required. The rule was
amended in 2008 to permit electronic signatures.
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