[blml] psyches, rule of coincidence

[Grattan Endicott]

from Grattan Endicott
grandeval at vejez.fsnet.co.uk
[also gesta at tiscali.co.uk]
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Landau" <ehaa at starpower.net>
To: "Bridge Laws Discussion List" <blml at rtflb.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 3:20 PM
Subject: Re: [blml] psyches, rule of coincidence


> 
> 
> You don't need the RoC to rule CPU based on 
> a single occurence when you have evidence beyond 
> the mere coincidence of the actions working out 
> well to suggest that there might be one.  You need 
> the RoC only if you're determined to find a CPU 
> under every rock and sandpile.
> 
> 
+=+ Counsel's opinion to which I am privy is that, 
for any standard ruling under the Laws, the Director
must be satisfied on the evidence available to him
that it reflects the balance of probability. A more 
rigorous standard may apply in matters of discipline. 
                          ~ Grattan ~   +=+