deposition-summary-narrative

name	deposition-summary-narrative
title	Deposition Summary — Narrative
description	Transforms deposition transcripts into topic-organized narrative memoranda with page-line citations, flagged admissions, contradictions, and credibility issues. Use when summarizing depositions, condensing transcripts for trial prep, or building case strategy during discovery or pre-trial phases.
author	CaseMark
author_url	https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/deposition-summary-narrative
license	Apache-2.0
version	0.1.0
execution_mode	open
jurisdiction	general
practice	litigation
language	en
tags	["summarization","summary"]

Deposition Summary — Narrative

Synthesizes a deposition transcript into a strategic narrative memorandum with embedded citations, flagged admissions, and credibility analysis.

Prerequisites

1. Deposition transcript — full text with page and line numbers
2. Case caption and docket number
3. Witness role — plaintiff, defendant, fact witness, expert, or 30(b)(6) representative
4. Attendee list — attorneys and represented parties (preferred)

Quick Start

1. Collect transcript and case identifiers
2. Identify witness role and key topics from transcript
3. Generate output sections in order: Header → Executive Overview → Narrative Body → Exhibit Log → Privilege & Objection Notes
4. Embed (page:line–line) citations after every material assertion
5. Flag admissions, contradictions, and memory gaps throughout

Output Sections

1. Header Block

• Case caption (style of cause, court, docket number)
• Deponent name and litigation role
• Date, location, attorneys present with affiliations
• Privilege notice: "Prepared at the direction of counsel. Attorney Work Product — Privileged and Confidential."

2. Executive Overview (1–2 paragraphs)

Cover key topics, most significant admissions, credibility concerns, and impact on case theory.

3. Narrative Body

Organize by topic, not Q&A order. Typical sections: Background & Qualifications, Events Leading to Incident, The Incident, Damages & Injuries, Medical Treatment, Employment & Financial Impact. Adjust to fit case type.

Per section:

• Write flowing prose — never reproduce Q&A format
• Cite immediately after each assertion: (78:3–15)
• Flag admissions: "Significantly, the witness acknowledged..."
• Flag contradictions: "This conflicts with the affidavit stating..."
• Flag memory gaps: "Witness claimed no recollection of X despite prior specificity about Y (167:12–168:3)."
• Note demeanor shifts or evasiveness inline

4. Exhibit Log

Exhibit No.	Description	Witness Response
Ex. 1	Document type / date	Authenticated / Denied / No recognition / Contradicted

5. Privilege & Objection Notes