Debt recovery in an arbitration court requires a claim supported by the contract, performance evidence, a correct calculation and compliance with the applicable pre-action procedure. The fact that the respondent has not filed objections does not remove the claimant’s duty to prove the claim.
Before filing
Confirm that the dispute falls within the arbitration court’s jurisdiction and review the contract for forum, notice and dispute-resolution clauses. Where a mandatory pre-action procedure applies, retain evidence of the demand and the expiration of the required period.
Evidence for the claim
- the contract, specifications and amendments;
- invoices, delivery or acceptance documents and correspondence;
- payment records and a calculation of the principal, penalty and interest;
- proof of the pre-action demand where required;
- information identifying the parties and the selected court.
Claim requirements
An arbitration statement of claim may be filed on paper or electronically and must contain the statutory information, including the court, parties, price of the claim and the factual and legal basis. Supporting documents should match the calculation and each claimed remedy.
No objections is not automatic recovery
When a respondent does not object, the court still assesses whether the claimant has proved the relevant facts and satisfied procedural requirements. A well-structured evidence file remains essential.
Legal framework
Relevant rules include Articles 4 and 125 of the Russian Arbitration Procedure Code. This material is general information and not a substitute for advice on a specific arbitration case.