Posted 2016-June-29, 03:35
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♣ was alerted as Landy (both majors) and at the end of play I was called because West was unhappy and wanted to record the psyche. Both N and S confirmed they played Landy but, as is so often in the club, no convention cards were available.
At the time I ruled it as a green psyche (no evidence of fielding) with a recommendation that it be recorded (this was the pair's 2nd psyche in 3 weeks which is a lot for our club - not that it makes any difference to me).
But was it a psyche or a 'treatment'?
PS East dealt, not north.
No matter how well you know the laws, there is always something that you'll forget. That is why we have a book.
Get the facts. No matter what people say, get the facts from both sides BEFORE you make a ruling or leave the table.
Remember - just because a TD is called for one possible infraction, it does not mean that there are no others.
In a judgement case - always refer to other TDs and discuss the situation until they agree your decision is correct.
The hardest rulings are inevitably as a result of failure of being called at the correct time. ALWAYS penalize both sides if this happens.
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