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.
The Prompt
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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