Law-ref.org THE PACIFIC SETTLEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES (2)
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... At the dates fixed, each party communicates to the Commission and to the other party the statements of facts, if any, and, in all cases, the instruments, papers, and documents which it considers useful for ascertaining the truth, as well as the list of witnesses and experts whose evidence it wishes to be heard. ...


... The pleadings consist in the communication by the respective agents to the members of the Tribunal and the opposite party of cases, counter-cases, and, if necessary, of replies; the parties annex thereto all papers and documents called for in the case. This communication shall be made either directly or through the intermediary of the International Bureau, in the order and within the time fixed by the 'Compromis'. ...


... After the close of the pleadings, the Tribunal is entitled to refuse discussion of all new papers or documents which one of the parties may wish to submit to it without the consent of the other party. ...


... The Tribunal is free to take into consideration new papers or documents to which its attention may be drawn by the agents or counsel of the parties. ...
... In this case, the Tribunal has the right to require the production of these papers or documents, but is obliged to make them known to the opposite party. ...


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