Deposition Summary with Exhibit Index

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

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

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 [VERIFY]

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