Yet another Floor Decision question (the magic muck)

[Brettski]

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There's no "slippery slope" in the OP's story. Unusual circumstances sometimes call for unusual solutions.

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I should probably expand on this point a little.

I don't think you'll find anyone who disagrees with the concept that unusual situations may require unusual solutions when it is in the best interests of the game. In fact you will find this "rule" codified in rulebooks used in poker rooms and tournaments.

It isn't, however, a "get out of jail free" card that can be pulled out if the going gets tough.

The reason that the "unusual circumstances" concept exists is because we simply can't write a set of rules that will cover every single situation that may arise. But before we invoke this rule, we should make sure that there isn't a rule that does cover the situation!

Another point to consider is consistency. If an "unusual" ruling was to be made to chop a pot (like in the OP's situation) are you happy for this same ruling to be made whenever this situation occurs? You may or may not, depending on your point of view. But this is something that has to be borne in mind when making "unusual rulings".