Question:

A jack is moved into the ditch by a non-toucher that remains hanging over the edge of the ditch and resting on the jack. Later in the end the non-toucher is moved into the ditch as a result of play moving the jack in the ditch. The skip of team A wants the jack to remain where it now rests. The skip of team B disagrees and wants the jack re-positioned in the ditch to where it was before being moved as a result of the non toucher entering the ditch. Who is correct?

Answer:

Skip of team B. A jack at rest in the ditch displaced by a dead bowl must be put back to its former position by the opposing skip or by the marker.  Law 38.5.3

 

Question:

In a fours game may any member of the team appeal directly to the umpire about any point in dispute?

Answer:

No. The opposing skips together must decide all disputed points. If they cannot agree they shall refer it to the umpire. Laws 40.1.2; 40.1.5