Law-ref.org THE PACIFIC SETTLEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES (1)
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... The parties have the right to appoint delegates or special agents to attend the Tribunal, for the purpose of serving as intermediaries between them and the Tribunal. ...


... Preliminary examination consists in the communication by the respective agents to the members of the Tribunal and to the opposite party of all printed or written Acts and of all documents containing the arguments invoked in the case. This communication shall be made in the form and within the periods fixed by the Tribunal in accordance with Article 49. ...


... The Tribunal is free to take into consideration fresh Acts or documents to which its attention may be drawn by the agents or counsel of the parties. ...


... The Tribunal can, besides, require from the agents of the parties the production of all Acts, and can demand all necessary explanations. In case of refusal, the Tribunal takes note of it. ...


... The agents and counsel of the parties are authorized to present orally to the Tribunal all the arguments they may think expedient in defence of their case. ...


... The members of the Tribunal have the right to put questions to the agents and counsel of the parties, and to demand explanations from them on doubtful points. ...


... When the agents and counsel of the parties have submitted all explanations and evidence in support of their case, the President pronounces the discussion closed. ...


... The Award is read out at a public meeting of the Tribunal, the agents and counsel of the parties being present, or duly summoned to attend. ...


... The Award, duly pronounced and notified to the agents of the parties at variance, puts an end to the dispute definitively and without appeal. ...