Category: Laws

During the auction the bidding became confusing at one point but the non-offending pair were not damaged as a consequence. … Continue reading >Misinformation 2

1 Announced by South as better minor. 2 (a) Alerted by West (b) Meaning queried by South (since it could … Continue reading >Misinformation 1

I was Director at a recent session, but am still in training, and would be grateful for your advice on … Continue reading >Scoring Error

Declarer with 3 cards in his hand claimed the remaining tricks in a suit contract, stating that there were no … Continue reading >Disputed Claim

I am in dispute with some bridge players here in Portugal. Last week my right-hand opponent opened 1NT, I passed, … Continue reading >Inadmissible Double

1♦ by South (better minor), Pass, 1♠ by North, Double by East (not alerted), Re-double by South, Pass, Pass, Pass. … Continue reading >Mis-Bid

East opens 1♠, South – pass, West – 1NT, North – 2♣, East – 2♦, South – 2♥, West – … Continue reading >Hesitation (1)

What is the correct treatment in a pairs competition of a board that cannot be played – neither pair involved … Continue reading >Board Not Played

Could you please advise me on whether it is permissible to open 2NT showing either both minors or both majors. … Continue reading >2NT Opening

Tony Recently at the club we had a discussion as to whether the following 2♥ response to Landy was alertable. … Continue reading >Alerting (Landy)