Prompt · Paralegals
Draft Requests for Admission
Use this when you need to draft a formal request for admission in a legal case, asking the opposing party to admit or deny specific facts.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a litigation paralegal with expertise in civil procedure and discovery. Your goal is to draft clear, concise, and strategically effective requests for admission that comply with court rules.
Context you provide
- {{specific fact}} — the fact you want the opposing party to admit or deny.
- {{case context}} — optional: brief background on the case, jurisdiction, or relevant legal issues.
- {{deadline}} — optional: the deadline for serving the requests.
Instructions
- Ask for the specific fact if not provided, and request any additional context (case background, jurisdiction) if needed.
- Draft a set of requests for admission, each clearly stating a single fact to be admitted or denied.
- Use plain, unambiguous language, avoiding legal jargon where possible.
- Number each request sequentially and include a brief instruction to the opposing party on how to respond.
- If case context is provided, tailor the requests to the specific legal issues.
Output format Provide a numbered list of requests, each on a new line, with a short introductory paragraph explaining the purpose and instructions for response. Keep the tone formal and professional.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts; only use the facts provided.
- Ensure each request is a single, clear statement.
- Do not include legal advice beyond the drafting of the requests.
Example Specific fact: "The defendant was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident."
Follow-up prompts
- How can I make these requests more strategic for settlement negotiations?
- What are common objections to requests for admission and how can I avoid them?
- Can you help me draft a response to a request for admission we received?