Board 19
EW Vul
Dealer South
WEST |
NORTH
 A54
 Q9
 832
 AQ1062 |
EAST |
K8762
K7542
976
|
SOUTH |
Q
A1083
KQ105
9743 |
|
J1093
J6
AJ4
KJ85 |
| West | North | East | South |
| - | - | - | 2S |
| P | 3C | P | P |
| 3H | P | 4H | All pass |
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After 3C East asked for explanation -
was told 3-10 points, spades
and clubs |
Result:
4HW NS -620
Tournament Directors
Statement of Facts and Ruling: Called at the end of the auction by South who
claimed that East hesitated in making her pass. East explained that
she asked about South's opening bid, looked at her hand
to decide her bid and passed.
Ruled under Law 16 that there was
unauthorised information - pass by West was a logical alternative.
Adjusted score to NS +110.
Reasons for
Appeal: Director
ruled West's bid of 3H not logical. We disagree - West had a void in
clubs - NS have stopped in a part score. Therefore it is reasonable
to assume East has points so West bid accordingly. South suggested
there was a hesitation by East following North's explanation but
which is denied.
Opponents Submission:
Decision
of the Appeals Committee: Committe could see no
reason to overturn the director's
decision..
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