| name | witness-summary |
| title | Witness Statement Summary |
| description | Generates structured summaries of witness statements for litigation, extracting chronological narratives, key facts, credibility indicators, and evidentiary value. Use when summarizing depositions, declarations, affidavits, or witness testimony during discovery, pre-trial, or trial preparation. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/witness-summary |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | general |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
Witness Statement Summary
Produces a structured, reference-ready summary of witness statements for case preparation, deposition planning, and trial strategy.
Inputs
- Witness statement(s) — transcripts, declarations, affidavits, or deposition excerpts
- Case context (if available) — claims at issue, parties, key disputed facts
- Related exhibits (if available) — documents referenced in the statement
Quick Start
For each witness statement, produce sections 1–7 below in order. Preserve factual specificity throughout — never generalize away dates, amounts, or names. Quote significant language verbatim with transcript/paragraph citations.
Output Sections
1. Executive Summary
| Field | Content |
|---|
| Witness name | Full name, role (party / fact witness / expert) |
| Relationship to case | Connection to parties and events |
| Statement type | Declaration, deposition, interview, affidavit |
| Date of statement | When given; date(s) of events described |
| Bottom line | 2–3 sentences: what this witness establishes and strategic significance |
2. Witness Background
- Biographical details relevant to credibility or weight
- Relationship to parties
- Basis of knowledge (percipient, expert, custodian)
- Prior involvement in related proceedings
3. Chronological Fact Narrative
| Date/Time | Location | Event/Observation | Certainty | Corroboration |
|---|
| Specific date | Where | What witness describes | High / Hedged / Uncertain | Supporting or conflicting evidence |
- Flag hedging language verbatim ("I believe," "to the best of my recollection")
- Note temporal gaps the witness cannot account for
4. Key Evidentiary Points
- Admissions — statements against interest or acknowledging opposing elements
- Corroborations — alignment with other witnesses or documents
- Contradictions — conflicts with other accounts, documents, or this witness's prior statements
