Deposition Summarization

Deposition Summarization

Produces citation-backed deposition summaries. Every summary statement must include a pp. page:line range. Default to Format A unless the user specifies otherwise.

Quick Start

1. Receive transcript text or file.
2. Identify format: A (sequential), B (topic-based), or C (deep analysis).
3. Summarize with pp. page:line-page:line citations on every entry.
4. Note objections, stipulations, exhibit references, and confidentiality designations.

Format A: Page-Line Summary

Sequential, transcript-order summary. Neutral language.

pp. 12:3-14:8 — Deponent described arriving at the facility at 8:30 AM
and meeting with [Name] in the conference room. [Ex. 3 marked and identified.]

pp. 14:9-16:22 — On cross-examination, deponent acknowledged signing the
memorandum (Ex. 4) but stated he did not read it before signing.

Format B: Topic-Based Summary

Groups testimony by subject. Each topic: 2-3 sentence neutral summary with citations.

## Employment History
Deponent worked at [Company] from 2018-2022 as Senior VP of Operations
(pp. 8:12-9:4), reporting directly to the CEO (pp. 9:15-10:8).

## Knowledge of Transaction
Deponent first learned of the acquisition in January 2022 (pp. 22:3-22:18)
and attended three related board meetings (pp. 23:1-25:14, 31:8-33:2, 45:6-47:11).

Format C: Deep Analysis

Includes Format A or B, plus these additional sections:

• Admissions Against Interest — Testimony harmful to deponent's party. Exact quotes with citations.
• Inconsistencies — Internal contradictions or conflicts with other testimony/documents.
• Impeachment Opportunities — Prior inconsistent statements, bias, lack of personal knowledge.
• Key Exhibits — Table format:

• Credibility Assessment — Evasive answers, non-responsive testimony, "I don't recall" count with page ranges.

Pitfalls

• Never summarize without a pp. page:line citation.
• Keep summary language neutral; reserve analysis for Format C sections only.
• Preserve exact quotes (in quotation marks) for admissions and key testimony.
• Note all objections and their basis inline.
• Flag confidentiality designations (Confidential, AEO) when present.
• If an exhibit is referenced but not provided, note: "[Exhibit not provided for review]".

Key changes: Removed tags from frontmatter (not in spec). Tightened the description. Added a Quick Start checklist for fast orientation. Consolidated the Guidelines section into a "Pitfalls" section. Trimmed redundant prose in format descriptions while keeping all three formats, their examples, and the exhibit table intact. Reduced from 76 lines to 62 lines with no domain content lost.