ChatGPT Prompt: Summarize a Case in 6 Structured Sections
Drop in a case name and get a tight 6-section brief — citation, facts, issues, holding, reasoning, and subsequent treatment.
The Prompt
Variables (1)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{case_name}} | Case Name | Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137 (1803) |
Expected Output
A 6-section case brief: citation, key facts, issues, holding, reasoning with quotes, and subsequent treatment.
Usage Notes
ChatGPT hallucinates case quotes routinely. Always verify in Westlaw, Lexis, or the official reporter before citing in a brief.
Originally featured in: ChatGPT Prompts for Lawyers: The Complete Guide
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* These prompts are drafting and analysis aids for licensed attorneys. They are not legal advice and do not replace professional judgment. AI output can contain errors, including invented citations and incorrect deadlines: verify every fact, figure, authority and deadline against primary sources before relying on it. Rules vary by jurisdiction, and you remain responsible for the final work product.