[blml] Law 21B1

[Ed Reppert]

On Dec 8, 2006, at 6:14 AM, ciska zuur wrote:

> My problem with a direct decision is that an arbiter  in a few  
> seconds has to decide whether or not a change of bid is allowed.

Assuming, of course, that partner has not yet called. :-)

> Sometimes it really depends on the biddingsystem, the level of  
> players etc. etc. To find out (also or even specially for a good  
> arbiter) you need to see the cards, to consult the System card, to  
> judge ets, and it is all info for the (other) players: Suppose, you  
> say: NO, not allowed: partner and opps will achieve some info.

"would you, given correct information before you made your last call,  
have made a different call at that turn? Note that I am not asking if  
you wish *now* to change your call." If he answers yes, allow the  
change. wtp?

I would rather do that and adjust the score later if his assertion  
turns out not to be believable than to not even consider the question  
Law 21B requires me to consider.