小额诉讼制度设置的目的是解决诉讼数量的与日俱增和低效昂贵的诉讼成本之间的矛盾。小额诉讼制度有利于提高司法效率、节约司法资源,本文在考察借鉴美国、日本等其他国家的立法之后,建议我国应设立小额诉讼制度。 The purpose of setting up the micro-litigation system is to resolve the contradiction between the ever-increasing number of lawsuits and the cost of litigation. The system of small-sum litigation helps to improve judicial efficiency and save judicial resources. After studying the legislation of other countries such as the United States and Japan, this article suggests that China should set up the system of small-sum litigation.