What are the Components of a Good Deposition Summary?

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What are the Components of a Good Deposition Summary?


Depositions testimonies often need to be summarized to deal with lawsuits, to collect related facts for pretrial preparation and to prove the case. As deposition transcripts are lengthy, deposition summaries are prepared in chronological, page-line, or topic-by-topic formats. These summaries are especially useful in personal injury and criminal cases. Accuracy is a priority when summarizing deposition transcripts. Attorneys can consider using deposition summary services provided by experienced hands to ensure a reliable and accurate summary of the testimonies. Attorneys find these summaries immensely useful to prepare for pretrial motions, trial witness exams, and additional depositions.


Features of a good deposition summary Presents the deponent’s testimony in a concise format

There will be no repetitions or superfluous text

Highlight significant testimony and potential causes for witness impeachment

Contain page and line number of the statement

Presents key points using graphs or charts


Features of a good deposition summary

Prepare additional discovery

Enable readers to easily reference the verbatim transcript

Corresponds to the original lines and pages of the deposition

Describe the witness’ deposition for the insurer or adjuster


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