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APPEALS AND RULINGS

This page includes notes, discussions, and resolutions on hands that have led to interesting judgement calls, or have been referred to an appeals committee. This page currently only dates back to November 2008, but as time permits older appeals and discussions may be written up and included here.

Hand Played	Summary and link
23/05/2013	Failure to alert 'Fourth Suit Forcing'.
21/02/2013	More misinformation, but no adjustment.
10/01/2013	Costly misinformation.
22/11/2013	Misinformation - YES; Score adjustment - NO!!.
06/09/2012	When the material facts are disputed.
26/07/2012	A Hesitation followed by a pass doesn't always lead to a score adjustment.
26/07/2012	East / West "get lucky" after a mis-bid.
12/07/2012	Asking questions, then passing results in a score adjustment.
05/07/2012	An unnecessary (?) hesitation results in a score adjustment.
14/06/2012	The implications of a misbid of an artificial opening.
05/04/2012	Failed to alert a penalty double - but with a sting in the tail
28/07/2011	Hand played out with 51 cards
28/07/2011	What are the requirements for a 'Strong 2' opening? Clarification,...
16/04/2011	Unauthorised Information - a new twist,...
08/10/2009	Deviation - Capoletti, bid on a 5-card suit...
09/04/2009	More about Hesitations / Questions, followed by a pass...
19/03/2009	A misbid results in a good score
08/01/2009	Hesitation: it is not only partner of the 'hesitator' who can be put under pressure...
06/11/2008	Appeal Committee Ruling Incorrect explanation of opening bid.