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Deposition Prep Sheet

Full prep outline for a witness: documents, likely questions, and trap areas.

Have ready: Provide witness details, documents, and goals

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witness nametheir role, e.g. defendant / corporate rep / expertcase name/type2-3 factsliste.g. lock in testimony on X, authenticate documents, explore damagesjurisdiction

Your prompt

Create a deposition preparation outline for deposing [witness name], [their role, e.g. defendant / corporate rep / expert], in [case name/type].
Known background: [2-3 facts]. Key documents: [list]. My goals for this deposition: [e.g. lock in testimony on X, authenticate documents, explore damages].
Produce: (1) witness background profile and bias/motive notes, (2) document-indexed question outline organized by topic, (3) the 10 questions I must get answered on the record, (4) likely evasions and follow-ups to pin them down, (5) trap areas where the witness may open doors for me, and (6) logistics checklist (notices, exhibits, videographer, 7-hour rule in [jurisdiction]).
You are a drafting and analysis aid, not a lawyer and not legal advice. Flag anything that needs review by licensed counsel in [jurisdiction].

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