AI Prompt: Issue Spotter for Litigation Fact Patterns
Identify every potential claim, defense, and counterclaim in a fact pattern using a senior-litigator persona with no case citations.
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1: The Issue Spotter "Act as a senior litigation attorney. Review the following fact pattern and identify every potential legal issue, claim, defense, and counterclaim. For each, explain the elements required and what facts support or undermine it. Do not cite specific cases. Focus exclusively on l...
Variables (1)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{fact_pattern}} | Fact Pattern | Plaintiff alleges that on March 14, 2026, defendant breached a written supply agreement by failing to deliver 10,000 units... |
Expected Output
A structured list of every plausible claim, defense, and counterclaim with required elements and supporting/undermining facts.
Usage Notes
Use after gathering facts but before formal research. The 'no citations' rule is critical — it forces the model to stay in pure analysis mode where hallucination risk is minimal.
Originally featured in: How to Use AI for Legal Research Safely in 2026: The Complete Workflow
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