Legal basis: Article 9 of the Civil Procedure Law. In trying civil cases, the people's courts shall conduct mediation on the basis of voluntariness and legality. If mediation fails, a judgment shall be made in time.
Article 125 of the Civil Procedure Law, the people's court shall send a copy of the indictment to the defendant within five days from the date of filing the case, and the defendant shall submit a reply within fifteen days from the date of receipt. The defense shall specify the defendant's name, gender, age, nationality, occupation, work unit, residence and contact information; The name and domicile of the legal person or other organization and the name, position and contact information of the legal representative or principal responsible person. The people's court shall send a copy of the defense to the plaintiff within five days from the date of receiving the defense.
If the defendant fails to submit the defense, it will not affect the trial of the people's court.
Article 93 of the Civil Procedure Law When trying a civil case, the people's court shall, on the basis of clear facts, distinguish right from wrong and conduct mediation.
Article 94 of the Civil Procedure Law The people's court may conduct mediation by a single judge or by a collegial panel, and mediation shall be conducted on the spot as far as possible.
When conducting mediation, the people's court may notify the parties and witnesses to appear in court in a simple way.