[blml] By the pricking of my thumbs [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[Sven Pran]

> On Behalf Of richard.hills at immi.gov.au

> I opened 1S, LHO passed, and partner intended to
> respond 1NT (which in our Symmetric Relay methods -
> system notes emailed on request - was an artificial
> game force relay).
> 
> However, partner's thumb slipped and he pulled out
> the 1S card from his bidding box instead.
> 
> I immediately called the Director, and only now did
> partner realise his error.
> 
> Since it was my summoning of the Director which
> awakened partner to his mispull, what Law should
> the Director have used for his ruling?
> 
> (a) Law 25A, Immediate Correction of Inadvertency?
> (b) Law 25B, Delayed or Purposeful Correction?
> (c) Law 27, Insufficient Bid?

As you describe the event, and if your opponents agree that your partner
apparently never intended to bid 1S, I would rule (a) Law 25A.

Regards Sven