[blml] Borderline rulings [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[Ed Reppert]

On Jul 23, 2006, at 11:22 PM, Guthrie wrote:

> Unless East leads a diamond or cashes CA and leads
> a diamond, 6H is likely to make.

Ah, I see it now. Would *anyone* at that level of play lead a heart  
or a spade, or cash the club ace and then lead a heart or a spade?

> The interesting question
> is....
> "What is the minimum circumstantial evidence
> needed?
> "Do you take into account the standing of the
> alleged law-breakers?"
> "And if so how?"

That's three questions. :-)

My answers: Matter of judgement, no, and not applicable.

I do take into account my judgement as to the honesty of the parties  
- and I have no reason to question the honesty of that pair. If I  
were presented with evidence of dishonesty, I might have a reason -  
depending on my evaluation of the evidence.

IMO, this is not a borderline ruling.