What evidence do I need to bring a strong contract dispute claim in Malta?

For a contractual dispute under general principles of Maltese contract law found in the Civil Code, Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta, the core evidence typically needed includes the actual written contract or purchase order clearly setting out the agreed specification, any correspondence, such as emails, confirming the agreed terms or discussing the delivered goods, documentation or photographs showing exactly how the delivered goods differed from what was specified, and any records of your attempts to raise the issue with the supplier and their response, since this timeline of communication often becomes central to establishing both the breach itself and that you acted reasonably in response to it. It is also useful to gather any evidence of the actual loss or damage you suffered as a result of the mismatched delivery, such as costs incurred to source a replacement, lost business, or other quantifiable impact, since a successful breach of contract claim generally needs to establish not just that a breach occurred but also what damages flow from it. Before formally pursuing the matter, organising this evidence clearly and having a lawyer assess both the strength of the breach argument and the realistic value of any claim would help you make an informed decision about whether to proceed and through which forum, whether that's direct negotiation, the Small Claims Tribunal, or full civil litigation depending on the amount involved.