[blml] Are the laws clear on telling pard to ask a question?

[Eric Landau]

At 05:57 PM 3/15/07, Wayne wrote:

>On 16/03/07, Eric Landau <ehaa at starpower.net> wrote:
>>
>>I would have asked East to select her opening lead, and instructed
>>South to answer West's question after the lead was on the table.  I
>>might also warn East against using any potential UI from the fact of
>>West having asked the question.
>>
>>If challenged, I would point out that, per L41B, West has committed an
>>"error in procedure" for which no specific rectification is provided,
>>and I am therefore carrying out my duty per L82A.
>
>L82A constrains you to make rulings that are not contrary to the laws.
>L20F2 gives the opening leader the right to ask a question.  I do not
>think you can forbid that question without breaking the requirements
>of L82A.

It's a bit of a stretch, but in the spirit of EK...  I will tell East 
that due to her partner's error in procedure my duty to "rectify" and 
"maintain the progress of the game" is now paramount, and that as soon 
as it is rectified (which occurs when West gets his improperly timed 
question answered) the game will continue normally and she will be in a 
position to exercise all her rights.


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