[blml] AI or UI

[Adam Beneschan]

Steve Willner wrote:
 
> This really happened, and I don't know the answer even after reading the 
> FLB (1997 version).
> 
> East leads H-K, strongly suggesting possession of the Q, out of turn. 
> The TD gives South, declarer, his options, and he requires a heart lead. 
> The H-K is picked up; West duly leads a small H, and East plays the Q.
> 
> 1. Under the 1997 Laws, is East's possession of H-K AI or UI to West?

In the 1997 Laws, I think this is pretty clearly UI, by Law 16C2,
since the HK is a withdrawn play.  I don't see any reason why 16C2
wouldn't apply---is there one?  But West is still allowed to play
partner for the HK if it's the only way to beat the contract, e.g.

I haven't finished reading the new Laws, so I can't answer that part. 

                                -- Adam