Arbitral Tribunal in Summary Procedure
Arbitral Tribunal in Summary Procedure
Summary procedure, sometimes called expedited or rapid procedure, is a special procedure in arbitration usually applicable to small claims cases. Such a procedure is more cost-saving and efficient in that the proceeding is more flexible and adaptable, takes shorter period, and avoids unnecessary burden on both disputing parties and the arbitral tribunal.
In accordance with the arbitration rules of the international arbitration commissions in China, the arbitral tribunal should be composed of a sole arbitrator in summary procedure. Both disputing parties should jointly select or request the chairman of the arbitration commission to appoint a sole arbitrator to decide on the case.
Other provisions of the arbitration rules shall apply, mutatis mutandis, to summary procedure.
For more detailed provisions pertaining to summary procedure, please refer to the applicable arbitration rules.
Robert Zhang 
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