The Committee
considered the reasons given for not passing the double were self-serving. When
players hesitate they must expect the worst result if their partners have a
choice of action available and choose one that could be suggested by the
hesitation.
While there was no doubt that North/South
would receive -530, there was some consideration as to whether East/West should
get the full +530 since certain defences make it difficult to get 9 tricks. The
Committee also considered whether to keep the deposit, and it was a close
decision to return it. The Committee commended the TD on his presentation of
the case.
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