[blml] Bid or not? [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[John Probst]

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Subject: [blml] Bid or not? [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]


>
> Australia uses written bidding.(Law 80E).
>
> An Aussie player intends to open a Multi 2D, thinking
> that they hold a weak two in hearts.  They start
> writing "2D" on the bidding pad, but have only
> completed the "2" before they notice an extra ace in
> their hand - they hold 13 hcp, not 9 hcp.
>
> Does a partial designation of a bid mean that the bid
> must be completed in accordance with the opener's
> original intention?
>
> Or is a partial designation of a bid not a bid as
> such, merely UI to partner and AI to the opponents?

It's ruled that way in the UK, routinely.  John
>
>
> Best wishes
>
> Richard James Hills, amicus curiae
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