[blml] Live exam question [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[Guthrie]

>> [Herman De Wael]
>>> Uttering the sentence "no more spades, declarer", when two people  
>>> have
>>> shown out, is allowed under L61B(3) and forbidden under L61B(4).
>>> Therefore, it is forbidden.

>> [nige1]
>> Herman has got to be right in law and common sense.....

[Ed Reppert]
> Except that Law 61B has no subsections. Oh, and that a question  
> specifically directed to declarer is *not* directed to partner.

[Nige1]
[A] BLML usually uses a dot notation to refer to a *section*; so I
guess that Herman's bracketed number may be refer to a *sentence*.
[B] To me it seems that that the question could be intended to wake
up *either* player.
[C] At duplicate, in the UK, you have to watch your words carefully 
because (AFIK) your bids and plays are your *only* legal information 
channels with partner. IMO, the law that permits a defender to ask 
declarer about showing out flouts this principle, whether or not
partner also shows out. Since this law adds little of value and can
so easily be abused, I feel that it is another candidate for removal 
from the law book.
[D] Oh, and I'm disappointed when a BLMLer carps at one sentence;
rather comments on what I imagine to be a series of constructive
points. But... thank you Ed, I prefer any criticism to none.