Slow or Inaccurate Results When Analyzing Depositions in Eve

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Overview

This article resolves performance and accuracy issues when analyzing depositions in Eve, including slow processing, incorrect citations, or incomplete analysis. These issues typically occur when working with very long deposition transcripts (over 5,000 pages), selecting too many documents at once, or when Eve's analysis doesn't include accurate page and line number citations. This impacts the reliability and speed of deposition analysis workflows.

Before You Start — Diagnosis

Confirm the following before attempting any fixes:

  • Check the total page count of the deposition PDF you uploaded (if over 5,000 pages, splitting is recommended)

  • Count how many documents you have selected in the context window when asking Eve a question

  • Review whether Eve's citations include specific page and line numbers from the original transcript

  • Verify that the deposition file uploaded successfully and appears in your document list

Fixes

Possible Cause: Deposition Transcript Exceeds 5,000 Pages

Cause: Eve has difficulty processing very long deposition transcripts in a single analysis. Files over 5,000 pages may result in slow processing, incomplete analysis, or timeout errors.

Steps:

  1. Split the deposition transcript into smaller sections (e.g., by examination segments, by page ranges of 2,000-3,000 pages, or by witness if multiple witnesses appear)

  2. Upload each section as a separate PDF to Eve

  3. Rename each uploaded section clearly (e.g., "Plaintiff Depo - Pages 1-3000", "Plaintiff Depo - Pages 3001-5800")

  4. Analyze each section separately by selecting only the relevant section in the context window before asking Eve your question

  5. If you need to compare testimony across sections, ask Eve to reference specific sections after you've analyzed each one individually

Expected Outcome: Eve processes each section faster and provides more complete analysis. You can then synthesize findings across sections by asking targeted follow-up questions that reference specific uploaded segments.

Possible Cause: Too Many Documents Selected in Context Window

Cause: Selecting too many documents at once (e.g., 39 depositions or multiple large transcripts) spreads Eve's analysis too thin, reducing accuracy and increasing processing time. Eve performs best when focused on a smaller, more specific document set.

Steps:

  1. Before asking Eve a question, review how many documents are currently selected in the context window

  2. Deselect all documents, then manually select only the specific deposition transcript(s) that are directly relevant to your current question

  3. For the most comprehensive analysis, select only one deposition transcript at a time

  4. Ask your analysis question with this focused document selection

  5. Repeat this process for each deposition, selecting only the relevant transcript each time

  6. If you need to compare testimony across multiple depositions, first analyze each deposition individually, then select only the 2-3 specific depositions you want to compare and ask a targeted comparison question

Expected Outcome: Eve provides faster, more accurate responses with reliable citations. Analysis is more thorough because Eve can focus its attention on the specific documents relevant to your question.

Possible Cause: Analysis Scope Too Broad for Document Length

Cause: Asking Eve to analyze an entire long deposition in a single query can result in incomplete extraction of key facts or missed details, especially if the transcript covers multiple topics or examination periods.

Steps:

  1. Instead of asking Eve to analyze the entire deposition at once, break your analysis into smaller, focused queries

  2. Identify logical sections within the deposition (e.g., "testimony about the termination event", "testimony about workplace conditions", "cross-examination section")

  3. Ask Eve to analyze one section or topic at a time, using page ranges if helpful (e.g., "Analyze pages 145-289 of the Smith deposition, focusing on testimony about the incident on March 15")

  4. After completing each focused analysis, move to the next section or topic

  5. Once you have analyzed all relevant sections, you can ask Eve to synthesize findings across your previous queries

Expected Outcome: Eve provides more detailed and complete analysis of each section. You can verify completeness by checking that all key testimony areas have been covered across your focused queries.

Possible Cause: Citations Missing Page and Line Numbers

Cause: Eve may provide summaries or quotes without specific page and line number citations, making it difficult to verify testimony in the original transcript. This often happens when the analysis request doesn't explicitly ask for citations or when too many documents are selected.

Steps:

  1. When asking Eve to analyze testimony or extract quotes, explicitly request page and line number citations in your prompt (e.g., "Provide direct quotes with page and line number citations")

  2. Ensure you have selected only the specific deposition transcript you're analyzing (not multiple documents)

  3. After receiving Eve's response, manually verify at least a few citations in the original transcript PDF to confirm accuracy

  4. If citations are missing or inaccurate, ask a follow-up question: "Please provide the specific page and line numbers for each quote you referenced"

  5. If citations remain inaccurate, reduce the scope of your question to a smaller section of the deposition and try again

Expected Outcome: Eve provides specific page and line number citations for each fact or quote. You can successfully locate and verify each cited passage in the original deposition transcript.