| name | deposition-summary-index |
| title | Deposition Summary with Key Document Index |
| description | Creates topic-based deposition summaries with exhibit-to-transcript citation mapping for U.S. commercial litigation. Use when a user provides a deposition transcript and requests a witness summary, deposition digest, exhibit index, cross-examination prep, or discovery-analysis packet. |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/deposition-summary-index |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | litigation |
| language | en |
Deposition Summary with Key Document Index
Produces a neutral, topic-segmented deposition summary linked to exhibit IDs and page:line citations for fast litigation review.
Prerequisites
Before starting, confirm you have:
- Complete transcript with stable page/line numbers
- Exhibit register with IDs, filenames, and privilege/redaction labels
- Witness name and reporter conventions (Q/A labels, speaker names)
- Jurisdiction, procedural rules, and target format (DOCX/PDF)
- Redaction scope and confidentiality instructions
Stop and escalate if privilege logs, sealing orders, or confidentiality controls are missing.
Quick Start
- Collect transcript + exhibit register
- Normalize exhibit IDs to one consistent form
- Segment testimony into topic blocks
- Build topic summary table and document index table
- Run completion checks and export
Core Workflow
1. Validate and Normalize
- Canonicalize exhibit IDs (
Exh. 1, DEF. EXH. 2, PX-3 → single format)
- Extract transcript boundaries, witness name, counsel speakers, objections
- Resolve informal references ("the invoice") to formal exhibit IDs
2. Segment into Topics
- Split at explicit question shifts or sustained thematic changes
- Use plain, specific topic labels
- Draft 2–3 neutral sentences per topic: facts, dates, actions, uncertainties
3. Build Topic Summary Table
| Topic | Transcript Span | Summary (2–3 sentences) | Linked Exhibits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract negotiation | 12:1–14:22 | ... | [Exh. 3], [12:18–12:30] |
| Billing disputes | 31:4–38:10 | ... | [Exh. 8], [33:14–33:40] |
4. Build Key Document Index
Include every referenced exhibit with transcript cites, witness characterization, and risk flags.
| Exhibit ID | Transcript Mentions | Witness Characterization | Substance | Risk Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exh. 3 | 12:10, 12:19–12:24 | "Contract signed by [witness] on [date]." | Formation details | [VERIFY] date ambiguity |
Flag: authentication gaps, hearsay concerns, missing metadata, contradictions.
5. Export
- Produce identical DOCX and PDF deliverables
- Preserve clickable anchors for exhibits and page:line citations
- Use professional heading hierarchy and consistent spacing
Completion Checks
