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FILED MAN LAW RULING · ML-2026-145908

Pinky Up at High Tea

MLC § 11.19 · The Raised Pinky Rule

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THE COURT FOUNDNO VIOLATION8/11/2026
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
NO RESPONSIBLE PARTY
CONFIDENCE
99%

FACTS CONSIDERED

A man attended formal afternoon tea with his wife. He held a tiny cup with his pinky raised.

RULING

No violation. The Raised Pinky Rule allows this at formal tea with a wife. The tiny cup also supports the small-handle exception. The pinky may remain where it was.

REMEDY

No remedy is needed. Finish the tea without disturbing the cup arrangement.

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