ChatGPT Prompt: Build a Deposition Outline by Witness and Topic
Get topic-organized deposition questions with foundation, fact-establishment, impeachment, and lock-in sections — plus flagged objection risks.
The Prompt
Variables (3)
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| {{witness_role}} | Witness Name / Role | VP of Sales, defendant company |
| {{case_type}} | Case Type | Breach of Contract |
| {{exhibits}} | Documents / Exhibits | Ex. 4 (employment contract); Ex. 7 (Slack thread) |
Expected Output
A structured deposition outline organized by topic with foundation, fact, impeachment, and lock-in questions, plus objection-risk flags.
Usage Notes
Run on GPT-5 for stronger leading vs. open-ended question discipline. Edit before deposition — ChatGPT tends to leak conclusions into questions.
Originally featured in: ChatGPT Prompts for Lawyers: The Complete Guide
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