Case Concerning the Free Zones of Upper Savoy and the District of Gex

Abstract

Treaties — Stipulations in favour of Third Parties — Accession.

Treaties — Interpretation of — Effectiveness of the Treaty — Interpretation by reference to the Context.

Permanent Court of International Justice — Orders — Force of.

Permanent Court of International Justice — Statute of — How far Subject to Derogations by Special Agreements of the Parties — The Function of the Court as an Agency of Pacific Settlement — Effectiveness of the Special Agreement — Submissions of the Parties — How far Binding upon the Court — Order of the Court — How far Binding upon the Parties — Interpretation of Treaties by reference to the Context — Stipulations in Favour of Third Parties — Accession to such Stipulations.