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Disputes / Litigation AI prompts for lawyers
34 prompts you can paste straight into HAQQ or any other assistant. Every one is written out in full - open it, copy it, change the bracketed parts.
Jurisdiction Research With Verified CitationsMemoExpertResearch / Authorities
Research this question under the law of [jurisdiction]: [state the question]. This is a stress test, not a final opinion. Mandatory rules, and I will check them: 1. Never invent a statute, an article number, a case name or a citation. If you do not know, write 'not found' and move on. 2. Separate what the text says from what the case law has settled from what is your own reasoning. Label each paragraph with which of the three it is. 3. Where a point is genuinely contested, give both positions and say which is the majority view and how confident you are. 4. Flag every proposition that I must verify against the official gazette or a primary source before I rely on it. Structure: (a) the short answer in three lines; (b) the applicable texts, article by article; (c) the analysis applied to my facts; (d) the counter-argument the other side will run and how strong it is; (e) what facts I still need to give you; (f) a verification list of everything to check before this leaves the office. Do not soften the answer to be helpful. If my position is weak, say it is weak in the first three lines.
Statement of Defence Against a Served WritMemoExpertDraft / Generate
Attached is a writ served on my client before the [court] in Lebanon. Draft a full statement of defence following Lebanese civil procedure. Structure: 1. On form: every available procedural objection (lack of jurisdiction, nullity, inadmissibility, limitation), flagging which ones are waived unless raised before pleading to the merits. 2. On the merits: answer each allegation in the writ, paragraph by paragraph, with the legal basis and the document that answers it. 3. Counterclaims where the conditions are met. 4. The schedule of exhibits to be produced, and what is missing from it. 5. A prayer for relief in filing-ready form. Mandatory rules: cite the article of the Code of Civil Procedure or the substantive law behind every objection. Put in square brackets every fact the writ does not supply and that you need from me. Do not invent case law or article numbers; where you are unsure, say so.
Is Limitation a Matter of Public Order?MemoAdvancedResearch / Authorities
Answer the following under the law of Oman: is limitation a matter of public order? Address specifically: 1. Whether the court raises it of its own motion or the interested party must plead it. 2. At what stage it may be raised, and whether it is admissible for the first time on appeal or before the Supreme Court. 3. Whether the parties may agree in advance to lengthen, shorten or waive the limitation period, and the effect of an agreement that does. 4. How the answer differs between extinctive and acquisitive prescription, and between civil, commercial, employment and criminal matters where they diverge. 5. The effect of waiving limitation after it has already accrued. Mandatory rules: rely on the Omani Civil Transactions Law and the Civil and Commercial Procedure Law, citing the article number every time. If the answer varies by the nature of the action, set it out in a comparison table. Do not import a rule from another country's code and attribute it to Oman; where there is no express provision, say so.
Strengths and Weaknesses of an Opponent's PleadingMemoExpertReview / Redline
Attached is a pleading filed by the opposing party in [jurisdiction]. Analyse it and set out its strengths and weaknesses, addressing the law in a way that fits the facts. Deliverables: 1. Break the opponent's allegations into a numbered list: each allegation, the legal basis it rests on, and the evidence relied on within the pleading itself. 2. For each allegation: is the evidence cited enough to make it out, and where is the gap between what is alleged and what is produced. 3. The procedural objections the pleading opens up for us, with the deadline for raising each. 4. The substantive defences, ranked by strength rather than in the pleading's own order. 5. The single most dangerous allegation against us, and what documents or witness evidence we need to meet it. 6. The risk of staying silent on a given point instead of answering it. Mandatory rules: quote the pleading verbatim for every observation. Distinguish clearly between what the pleading actually says and what you are inferring. Do not assume facts in our favour; where a fact is missing, ask me for it.
Case Strategy From the Client's Own FileMemoExpertStrategy / Scenario
Here are the facts and documents of my matter in [jurisdiction]: [set out the facts, or attach the file]. Build the case strategy: 1. A chronology of every fact with the document that proves it. Mark in a separate column any fact I have asserted with no document behind it — that column is the case. 2. The causes of action or defences genuinely open on these facts, each with its legal basis and the elements I must prove. 3. For each element: the evidence I already have, the evidence I need, and where I would get it. 4. The strongest three points in my case and the strongest three against it, stated as the other side would state them, not softened. 5. Forum and procedure: where to bring it, why there, the limitation position, and any pre-action step that is a condition of admissibility. 6. Realistic outcomes with a rough probability band for each, and what would change those odds. 7. A settlement range and the point at which litigating costs more than it recovers. Mandatory rules: do not assume a fact I have not given you. Where the strategy depends on a missing document, name the document. Give me the weaknesses before the strengths — a strategy memo that opens with our strong points is a memo written to be liked.
Procedural Objections Available on ServiceChecklistAdvancedStrategy / Scenario
My client has been served with a claim in [jurisdiction]. Before anything is said on the merits, list the procedural objections available. Facts: date of service [date], method [personal / at domicile / by publication / electronic], court [court], subject of the claim [subject], value [amount], the claimant's capacity [details]. For each possible objection give five things: 1. Its name and the provision that creates it. 2. The factual condition that must exist to raise it, and where that condition appears in our file. 3. The deadline and the stage at which it must be raised, and whether it is waived by delay or by addressing the merits first. 4. Its effect if upheld: dismissal, transfer, stay, or merely the correction of a step. 5. The tactical cost: what raising it reveals to the other side, and whether it hands them a chance to cure a defect they would otherwise have missed. Then order the objections by the sequence the law requires, not by their strength. Mandatory rules: cite the article for each objection. Where an objection is lost the moment we plead to the merits, mark it prominently. Do not propose an objection our facts do not support.
Enforcing a Foreign Judgment in LebanonMemoExpertResearch / Authorities
A judgment was handed down in [country] against a Lebanese [company/individual] and we want it enforced in Lebanon. Facts: judgment dated [date], subject matter [subject], was the defendant represented in the proceedings [yes/no], is there a bilateral or multilateral judicial convention between Lebanon and [country] [yes/no/unknown]. Deliverables: 1. The conditions for granting exequatur, with the authority for each. 2. The competent court and the documents required (translation, legalisation, service). 3. The grounds of objection open to the judgment debtor, and which are heard on the merits versus on form. 4. The effect of the defendant not having been properly served in the original action. 5. The deadlines, and what does and does not stay enforcement. Mandatory rules: distinguish clearly between what the statute provides and what the case law has settled. Cite article numbers. If you are not sure a bilateral convention exists, say so rather than assuming one.
Limitation Period Check Before FilingMemoAdvancedResearch / Authorities
I need a limitation check before filing in Lebanon. Facts: nature of the right claimed [contractual / tortious / real / commercial / employment], date the right arose [date], date of knowledge of the damage if different [date], any interrupting or suspending event [formal notice, acknowledgement, earlier action, force majeure] and its date. Deliverables: 1. The applicable period for this category of right and the provision it comes from. 2. The starting point of the period — whether it runs from accrual or from knowledge. 3. A timeline showing every interrupting or suspending event and its effect on the count. 4. The conclusion: is the claim still admissible, and what is the safety margin in days. 5. Whether limitation is raised by the court of its own motion or must be pleaded, and at what stage. Mandatory rules: cite the article number for every period. Distinguish extinctive from acquisitive prescription. If the characterisation of the right changes the period, present both alternatives rather than choosing one.
Commercial Claim on Unpaid InvoicesMemoAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft a statement of claim for sums due on commercial invoices under Qatari law. Facts: claimant company [name], defendant company [name], amount claimed [amount], invoice numbers and dates [details], basis of dealing [contract / purchase order / course of dealing], last part payment [date and amount]. Deliverables: 1. All the formal particulars of the statement of claim, and the court with jurisdiction by value, subject matter and place. 2. A narrative of the facts tied to each invoice individually, with its due date. 3. The legal basis of the claim, and interest or delay compensation and its limits under Qatari law. 4. Proof in commercial matters: the evidential weight of invoices, commercial books and correspondence. 5. The prayer: principal, interest, costs and legal fees — flagging what the courts do not usually award. 6. An application for precautionary attachment where the conditions are met, and what is needed to file it. Mandatory rules: cite the Commercial Law and the Qatari Civil and Commercial Procedure Law articles. Warn me about any invoice that may be time-barred given its date. Put missing particulars in square brackets.
Two Copies, One Document: Discrepancy AnalysisReportExpertReview / Redline
Attached are two copies of what should be the same document: copy (A) held by my client, and copy (B) produced by the other side. Deliverables: 1. A precise discrepancy table: every difference in text, figure, date, stamp, signature or page order, quoting what each copy says. 2. Classify each difference: transcription error, different edition, later alteration, or a substantive difference that changes the legal meaning. 3. The legal effect of each substantive difference on my client's position. 4. What can be established from the two documents alone, and what can only be resolved by expert examination or by comparison against the original or the official register. 5. The procedural steps available: application to produce the original, an allegation of forgery, appointment of an expert — with the conditions and risks of each. Strict rule: do not conclude that a document is forged. Forgery is a judicial finding made by an expert on the original, not a textual comparison of scans. State what the differences do and do not show, and confine yourself to description and possibilities. If image quality does not support a reliable observation, say so.
Appeal Scope: Challenging Part of a JudgmentMemoExpertStrategy / Scenario
A judgment has been handed down in [jurisdiction] and I want to appeal part of it and not the rest. Facts: judgment dated [date], served on [date], the parts I accept [details], the parts I challenge [details]. Deliverables: 1. Whether a partial appeal is permitted in this jurisdiction, the provision, and whether not appealing the rest counts as accepting it. 2. The effect of a partial appeal on the unchallenged parts: do they become final, and can they be enforced immediately. 3. The risk of a cross-appeal: does it reopen what I thought was closed, and how do I limit that. 4. How the appeal period is computed — from service or from delivery — and what interrupts or suspends it. 5. The parts that are legally indivisible, so that appealing them pulls the rest of the judgment with them. 6. A recommendation: is a partial appeal the right choice here, or a full appeal, and why. Mandatory rules: cite article numbers. If the answer differs between appeal and cassation, separate the two. If the period appears to have expired, tell me that before any other analysis.
Demand LetterMemoAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft a demand letter on behalf of [Client] to [Opposing Party] regarding [describe dispute]. State the legal basis for the claim, damages suffered of [amount], evidence supporting the claim, and deadline for response/payment before litigation.
Statement of ClaimMemoExpertDraft / Generate
Draft a statement of claim for [Client] against [Defendant] in [Court/Jurisdiction] for [describe cause of action]. Include factual background, legal causes of action, damages claimed, and relief sought.
Statement of DefenseMemoExpertDraft / Generate
Draft a statement of defense for [Defendant] responding to [Claimant's] claim filed in [Court/Case Number]. Address each allegation, assert defenses including [describe defenses], and include any counterclaims.
Settlement AgreementAgreementAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft a settlement agreement resolving the dispute between [Party A] and [Party B] arising from [describe dispute/litigation]. Include settlement amount, payment terms, mutual releases, confidentiality, non-disparagement, and dismissal of pending claims.
Legal Opinion on DisputeMemoExpertResearch / Authorities
Prepare a legal opinion for [Client] analyzing the merits of [describe potential claim/defense] under [jurisdiction] law. Assess liability exposure, potential damages, likelihood of success, litigation risks, and recommended course of action.
Discovery RequestMemoAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft discovery requests (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission) for [Client] in [Case Name/Number] to obtain evidence regarding [describe key issues]. Ensure requests are relevant, proportionate, and comply with [jurisdiction] rules.
Motion for Summary JudgmentMemoEnterpriseDraft / Generate
Draft a motion for summary judgment for [Client] in [Case Name/Number] arguing that no genuine issues of material fact exist regarding [describe claims/defenses] and [Client] is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Witness StatementMemoAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft a witness statement for [Witness Name] in [Case Name/Number] covering their knowledge of [describe relevant events/facts]. Include chronological narrative, factual observations, and statement of truth per [jurisdiction] requirements.
Litigation Hold NoticeMemoStandardDraft / Generate
Draft a litigation hold notice for [Company] regarding [describe litigation/anticipated litigation]. Instruct employees to preserve all documents, emails, and data related to [describe subject matter], explain preservation obligations, and provide contact for questions.
Case Assessment MemoMemoAdvancedSummarize / Extract
Prepare a case assessment memo for [Client] regarding [describe dispute]. Summarize the facts, identify legal issues, analyze strengths and weaknesses, estimate potential outcomes and damages, and provide strategic recommendations.
Injunction ApplicationMemoExpertDraft / Generate
Draft an application for [preliminary/permanent] injunction for [Client] in [Case Name/Number] to prevent [Defendant] from [describe conduct]. Address likelihood of success, irreparable harm, balance of hardships, and public interest.
Enforcement of JudgmentMemoAdvancedStrategy / Scenario
Prepare a strategy memo for enforcing the judgment obtained by [Client] against [Judgment Debtor] in [Case]. Identify available enforcement mechanisms, locate assets, consider domestication requirements if cross-border, and recommend enforcement priorities.
Draft Reply to Department NoticeMemoAdvancedDraft / Generate
Act as an experienced tax lawyer and draft a professional reply to the following Income Tax/GST notice. Use relevant legal provisions, judicial precedents, and maintain a formal tone.
Case Law Research PromptReportAdvancedResearch / Authorities
Provide important case laws related to [topic]. Explain the facts, issue involved, court decision, and practical takeaway for professionals.
Draft Legal NoticeMemoAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft a legally structured notice for [issue] including facts, legal provisions, demands, and consequences of non-compliance.
Expert Witness Report OutlineReportExpertStrategy / Scenario
Create an outline for an expert witness report on [subject matter] for [case type] proceedings. Include qualifications summary, methodology, factual assumptions, analysis framework, opinions, and limitations/caveats section.
Settlement Agreement TemplateAgreementAdvancedDraft / Generate
Draft a settlement agreement between [Party A] and [Party B] resolving [dispute description]. Include settlement amount/terms, mutual releases, confidentiality provisions, non-disparagement clause, representations, dismissal with prejudice terms, and governing law.
Deposition Outline from Case FactsPlaybookAdvancedDraft / Generate
Build a deposition outline for [witness name or role] in [case name or description]. Organize by topic, not by document, and for each topic give: the question sequence, the answer you expect based on the facts provided, the follow-up question if the witness deflects, and the exhibit (by number) you would introduce to pin the answer down. End with the two or three admissions that would matter most if you got nothing else, and a rough time budget per topic. Case facts and witness background: [PASTE]. For the deposing attorney's use; strategy and admissibility calls remain the attorney's.
Deposition Transcript Timeline and Contradiction FinderMemoExpertSummarize / Extract
Review the deposition transcript(s) below and produce: (1) a chronological timeline of the events the witness describes, citing each entry to a page:line reference; (2) a contradiction list of any statement that conflicts with something else the same witness said, or with another transcript if more than one is provided, quoting both sides with their page:line references; (3) the points where the witness hedged, said 'I don't recall,' or gave a materially different answer on a second attempt. Do not label anything a contradiction unless you can quote both sides. Transcript(s): [PASTE]. For attorney case-prep use only; this is a lead-generation pass, not a certified transcript summary.
Devil's Advocate Stress-Test of Our ArgumentMemoAdvancedStrategy / Scenario
Take the argument below and argue against it as opposing counsel would, as hard as the facts and law honestly allow. Identify the three weakest points in our position, the counterargument most likely to persuade a judge or arbitrator, and any factual gap the other side could exploit that we have not addressed. Then tell me, straight, whether the argument is strong enough to lead with or whether we should lead with a different theory. Our argument: [PASTE].
Settlement Anchor and Walk-Away AnalysisMemoExpertStrategy / Scenario
Act as settlement counsel for [OUR CLIENT] in [MATTER]. Scope: the facts, claim value, costs to date and procedural posture I give you below — build the economics only from those figures. If a number is not supplied, name it as an input required and leave it blank; do not estimate it. Return: (1) Realistic Range — the low, likely and high outcomes if this runs to judgment, each tied to the specific fact or document that drives it; (2) Anchor — the opening number, plus the three facts we cite alongside it so it reads as reasoned rather than arbitrary; (3) Concession Path — the sequence of numbers we move through, the interval between moves, and what we ask for at each step so no move is free; (4) Walk-Away Point — the figure below which continuing is the better commercial choice, shown as a calculation from the inputs provided (expected recovery, remaining costs, delay, recoverability), with the arithmetic visible; (5) Their Alternative — what the other side gets by not settling, including their cost exposure and any deadline that pressures them; (6) Non-Monetary Terms — what we can trade instead of money (payment timing, confidentiality, scope of release, mutual or one-way, dismissal terms, references), ranked by what it costs us; (7) Risk Flags — anything that would move the range sharply, and the evidence that would resolve it; (8) Client Script — the short explanation the client hears, including the one sentence that frames the walk-away. Facts and figures: [PASTE].
Authority Verification: Does the Citation Support the Proposition?ReportExpertReview / Redline
Act as a verification reviewer. For every authority cited in the passage below, check one thing only: whether the source actually supports the proposition it is cited for. Do not assess whether the argument is persuasive. If you cannot open or confirm a source, say so plainly and mark it Unverified — never infer the content of a case, statute or regulation you have not read. Return: (1) Citation Table — one row per authority: Citation | Proposition it is cited for | Verdict (Supports / Partially supports / Does not support / Unverified); (2) Overstatements — where the proposition goes further than the source, quoting the source language beside the claim; (3) Wrong-Level Errors — dicta cited as holding, a dissent or minority view cited as the rule, a repealed or superseded provision, a first-instance decision presented as settled law; (4) Miscitations — wrong party, year, section, court or reporter, and pin cites that do not point to the passage relied on; (5) Currency Check — anything that may have been overturned, amended, distinguished or restricted since, flagged for manual confirmation together with the exact search a human should run; (6) Unsupported Assertions — legal propositions in the text carrying no citation at all; (7) Fix List — for each problem, the smallest change that repairs it (soften the claim, re-pin the cite, substitute authority, delete the sentence); (8) Sign-Off Verdict — safe to file, needs work, or do not file, in one line with the deciding reason. Passage: [PASTE].
Adverse Authority Sweep: What the Other Side Left OutMemoExpertResearch / Authorities
Act as a reviewer instructed to argue against the document below. Scope: the issue [ISSUE] in [JURISDICTION], on the record as it stands — do not assume facts that are not in the document. Your job is to surface what a diligent opponent or a hostile judge would find and the draft does not address. Where you cannot confirm an authority exists and says what you think it says, mark it Unverified and leave it to a human. Return: (1) Omitted Adverse Authority — cases, statutes, regulations or guidance cutting against the position taken, each with what it holds and precisely why it hurts; (2) Distinguishable versus Fatal — split the above into items we can distinguish (with the distinguishing fact) and items that go to the heart of the argument; (3) Their Best Version — the strongest opposing submission on this issue, written in one or two paragraphs as they would write it, not as a summary; (4) Weak Links — the step in our chain of reasoning that fails first under pressure, and the question that exposes it; (5) Candour Items — authority that in [JURISDICTION] we may be obliged to disclose even though it is against us, flagged for a human to confirm against the local rules rather than asserted; (6) Answers — a short, usable response to each item marked fatal, or an honest statement that there is no good answer; (7) Research Gaps — the searches a human must run to close this out, written as actual queries with the database and date range; (8) Coverage Note — where your review may be incomplete and why. Document: [PASTE].