discovery-summary

name	discovery-summary
title	Discovery Document Summarization
description	Generates structured, citeable summaries of discovery documents (interrogatories, RFPs, RFAs, depositions, productions). Extracts admissions, inconsistencies, evidentiary gaps, and objections with precise source citations. Use when summarizing discovery responses, preparing for depositions, identifying discovery gaps, or building trial preparation materials.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/discovery-summary
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	general
practice	litigation
language	en

Discovery Document Summarization

Produces a structured summary of discovery materials with precise citations for trial preparation and case strategy. Applies regardless of which side the user represents.

Prerequisites

• Discovery documents — interrogatory responses, RFP responses, RFA answers, deposition transcripts, produced documents
• Case context — claims, defenses, key issues, parties
• Citation sources — Bates ranges, response numbers, or transcript page:line references

Quick Start

1. Identify discovery types present in the materials
2. Produce the four-part output structure below
3. Cite every factual assertion to a specific source

Output Structure

1. Executive Overview

3–5 paragraph narrative covering:

• Significant admissions or revelations
• Key documents or testimony
• Inconsistencies across responses
• Notable refusals, evasions, or privilege assertions
• Critical evidentiary gaps

2. Discovery Breakdown

Organize by discovery type or by claim/issue — whichever better serves the matter.

Per section, include a header block:

Field	Detail
Discovery Type	Interrogatories / RFP / RFA / Deposition
Requesting Party	{name}
Responding Party	{name}
Date(s)	{response date(s)}

Then summarize:

• Admissions — quote or paraphrase with exact citation
• Produced documents — description, Bates range, relevance (1–2 sentences)
• Objections — type and whether it blocked material disclosure
• Evasive/incomplete responses — what specifically was avoided

3. Cross-Reference Analysis

Topic/Fact	Source A (cite)	Source B (cite)	Consistent?	Notes
{fact}	{cite}	{cite}	Yes/No	{discrepancy detail}

4. Outstanding Discovery Issues