We hold that, the inchoative discussion on Litigation Surprise in the 1980s in Taiwan has provided important theoretical guidance and practical reference for the reform of the current civil litigation institution, especially the current court trial system. 笔者认为发端于80年代台湾诉讼法界关于诉讼突袭的讨论,对我国现行民事诉讼制度,特别是审判制度改革具有十分重要的理论指导和实践借鉴意义。