Publications: Pleadings, oral statements, and documents. Series C.

The Series C volumes of the Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ) were produced as part of an official effort to archive the proceedings of the international tribunal based in The Hague during the interwar period. Published primarily between 1922 and 1946, these records served as the foundational legal record for the court, documenting the formal pleadings, oral arguments, and vital correspondence associated with the cases brought before the bench. This systematic publication was intended to ensure transparency and provide legal scholars and member states of the League of Nations with a comprehensive reference for the evolving body of international jurisprudence.

The design of these volumes reflects the austere, functional aesthetic typical of early twentieth-century intergovernmental institutional records. The layout was structured to maintain a standardized academic format, prioritizing archival clarity and chronological sequence over decorative elements. By meticulously cataloging the arguments presented by states and the procedural responses of the Court, the series became an essential repository for international lawyers, influencing the subsequent codification of international law and serving as a direct precursor to the document systems later adopted by the International Court of Justice.