Appeals Committee: Edward Chadwick (chairman), Kim Morrison, Kieran Dyke Board 21 NS Vul Dealer North WEST NORTH   K9832   K10863     AJ6 EAST   1064   J74   K86   9432 SOUTH   AJ   9   AQ975432   105   Q75   AQ52   J10   KQ87 Auction and Explanations West North East South 1S 2D X XX1 2H 5D X2 P 5H P 6H P P P 1 showing D honour 2 agreed break in tempo Play - N/A Result:        6HN NS +1430 Tournament Directors Statement of Facts and Ruling :    Ruled that passing was a logical alternative on the North hand and that the bid of 5H may have been suggested by South's break in tempo. Score adjusted to NS +300  Decision of the Appeals Committee:     Director's Decision upheld. Committee uncomfortable with North's reevaluation from 2H to 5H susequent to an 'out of tempo' double from South. A quicker double would normally terminate the auction. Pass by North is, as the director suggests, a logical alternative on the hand. Back to Appeals | Home