[blml] Law 27B1(b) - 16D exclusion. [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[David Burn]

[TK]

I have never written or even suggested that bidding may continue normally if
a player starts talking about the reason for his mistake. Where does that
idea come from? 

[DALB]

>From this:

"I can't believe David really saying that in England after 1H - 1H (2H) the
1H bidder with a 13 point hand is barred."

If he would pass after 1H-2H, which most 13-point hands would, he should
pass ("is barred") after 1H-1H/2H. It seems to me that you have suggested
that he is permitted to bid on, perhaps in order to achieve a "normal bridge
result", in the knowledge that his partner has an opening bid. If this is
not what you are suggesting, I apologise for having misunderstood.

It might help, though I know it is an imposition on the time and goodwill of
busy people, for active Directors to describe what they would do under the
current Law 27 when:

(a) called to the table by North, who says "I opened 1H, but then looked up
and saw that my partner who is dealer had already opened 1H."

(b) called to the table by West, who says "South opened 1H, I passed and
North responded 1H." North has not said a word about why he did this, and
nothing can be inferred from his demeanour by any of the players.

David Burn
London, England