| name | deposition-summary-exhibit-index |
| description | Produces a topic-based U.S. deposition summary with page/line citations and a keyed exhibit index linking testimony to documents. Use when creating deposition digests, exhibit-linked summaries, key document indexes, or discovery testimony maps in commercial litigation. |
| tags | ["analysis","litigation","summarization","summary"] |
Deposition Summary with Exhibit Index
Topic-based deposition summary with integrated exhibit index, precise page/line citations, and neutral testimony characterizations.
Quick Start
Gather before starting:
- Full deposition transcript with page/line numbering
- Exhibit list with IDs/labels (filenames or Bates ranges)
- Witness name, role, date, parties, and caption block
- Any protective order or confidentiality designations
Workflow
1. Cover Block
Include: caption (case name, court, case no.), witness name/role, deposition date, counsel for deponent, reporting service, preparer, and preparation date.
2. Topic Summary Table
| Page/Line Range | Topic Summary |
|---|
| p. 12:3–18:22 | Topic: Formation of Master Services Agreement. Neutral 2–3 sentence summary with key admissions/denials. Cite critical statements by page/line. Reference exhibits inline: "Ex. 12 (Invoice 1043)". |
| p. 19:1–24:6 | Topic: Scope of Services and Deliverables. Note uncertainty or evasive answers. Link discussed exhibits. |
Rules:
- 2–3 neutral sentences per topic; no legal conclusions
- Cite page/line for critical admissions or contradictions
- Use specific, descriptive topic titles
- Split rows when testimony shifts subtopic
- Exhibit format:
Ex. 12 (Invoice 1043) or PX-12 (Invoice 1043)
3. Exhibit Index
| Exhibit | Description | Testimony Page/Line | Witness Characterization |
|---|
| Ex. 12 | Invoice 1043 dated 3/5/2023 | p. 45:2–46:20 | Identified as company invoice; reflects services rendered |
Rules:
- Include every transcript-mentioned exhibit with all page/line references
- One-sentence authentication/characterization summary
- Map informal exhibit references to correct IDs
4. Key Admissions / Contradictions (Optional)
Include only if requested. Use exact citations:
- Admission: "No written approval existed for change order." (p. 78:4–10)
- Contradiction: "Claimed no notice of default; later admitted receipt of 6/2/2023 email." (p. 102:11–16; p. 148:3–9)
5. Output
Deliver as DOCX and PDF with hyperlinks to exhibits and transcript anchors. If linking is infeasible, include file paths or document IDs in brackets.
Pitfalls and Checks
- Never guess page/line ranges—use exact transcript references only
- Never add exhibits not discussed in the transcript
- No advocacy or legal conclusions in summaries
- Flag privilege or confidentiality issues; do not reproduce protected content
- Note gaps explicitly if transcript is incomplete or exhibits are missing
- Confirm compliance with any protective order or redaction protocol
- Mark uncertain citations or exhibit IDs with
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