The intermediate people's court of Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province, launched a website for parties involved in lawsuits to submit materials, in a bid to simplify lawsuit procedures.
The new mechanism, earlier this week, would save litigants much time because they do not need to go to the court to hand over the materials in person, said an official with the court.
People always had to go to the court several times to provide all necessary materials when lodging lawsuits as many of them lack sufficient knowledge in this field, he said.
The court would look into the materials and place suitable cases on file in line with legal standards.
Litigants would simply have to supplement materials through the Internet if needed and go to the judges on the court day, the official said.
(Xinhua News Agency March 28, 2004)
