Someone on another thread (I wish I could remember who so I could give them proper credit) made the analogy to a dispute over a Bridge Tournament Prize. This is no different from the judge saying “You agreed to the official rules of bridge when you entered into and played the tournament. Therefore, the rules of bridge dictate who won.”
Tournament bridge players are a rough crowd. One little improper movement or word and some of those attractive ladies will stand up and threaten to kick your a$$. {;^)