possible over-claim/unclear claim by declarer is under discussion in related thread.
I raised a related issue that got 'lost' in the other thread -so i mention it here..
Am I correct in believing that defenders cannot, according to the laws, be awarded trick(s) that it is impossible for them to make by ANY play?
On BBO it is common to see results like '6H - 10' where a player, possibly frustrated by a bidding misunderstanding or 'error' by his p, has simply given up.
This doesnt matter in single-table play but may affect the results in tourney play.
In a less extreme case: in a recent tourney a declarer claimed 2 of last 3 tricks holding 10,9,8 of the trump suit ..believing incorrectly that a higher trump was outstanding. ..surely this claim must be rejected , although the software understandably allows it.??
Rather than expect Uday et al to cope with this situation - the defender(s) should in this situation deny the claim.
In the event that they accept would the result be overturned on appeal according to current procedures?
Rgds Dog
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