[bali 2]

N opens 1NT, but S doesn't see that and after E pass "opens" 2H , weak.
N alerts and now S realises and says "oh! I have not see your opening, sorry, I bid 2 D".
TD is called and W doesn't accept 2D, so 2H is maintained. N must bid 2S . How can S play in Hearts ?
Secondary question: why law 16 D is noted concerning the withdrawn call and not law 26 ?

Many thanks in advance
Al. Ohana

[mink]

Looks like the only way to play ♥ is to pass and hope that West doubles. Then, South can run to 3♥, and North is allowed to pass this, since the 3♥ does not make sense if South really had the spades.

Karl

[aguahombre]

Yeh, Mink, since North is barred we don't care what he thinks. I am sure the opponents will be helpful.

[bluejak]

Why the lawmakers do what they do is not something we can really answer. But Law 26 is a standalone Law. It applies whether there is a cross-reference to it or not.