I think the decision was totally fair considering the parties involved, especially under the Utilitarian Rule. The biggest concern here was what is best for the greatest amount of people. The company got to stay in business and the residents were compensated for their being inconvenienced.
On the other hand, under the Moral Rights Rule, the decision could have gone the other way. What is morally right for the residents disputes what is morally right for the employees of the plant. Each party has a moral issue here, only who should win. This rule should not apply here because there are too many people involved.
I don’t feel there is much to say about the Justice Rule applying here other than, it doesn’t. The judge made the decision based on facts not favoritism.
However, I do believe that the Practical Rule applies here too. The judge may not be the owner of the company, but he is making a decision that will affect many lives. I’m sure all options were thought out before a decision was made.
John P.
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