Arbitration Act (Cap. 387), article 28

28. (1) The language to be used in the proceedings shall, unless the parties agree otherwise, be Maltese. (2) The arbitral tribunal may order that any documents annexed to the statement of claim or statement of defence, and any supplementary documents or exhibits submitted in the course of the proceedings, shall be delivered in their original language or languages agreed on by the parties or determined by the arbitra l tribunal. Statement of claim. 29. (1) Unless the statement of claim was contained in the notice of arbitration, within a period of time to be determined by the arbitral tribunal, the claima nt shall communicate his state ment of claim in writing to the respondent and to each of the arbitr ators. A copy of the contract, and of the arbitration agreement if not contained in the contract, shall be annexed thereto. (2) The statement of claim shall include the following particulars: (a) the names and addresses of the parties; (b) a statement of the facts supporting the claim; (c) the points at issue; and (d) the relief or remedy sought. (3) The claimant may annex to this statement of claim all documents he deems relevant or may add a reference to the documents or other evidence he will submit. Statement of defence.