MAN LAWAUTHORITY
FILED MAN LAW RULING · ML-2026-214876

The Hand-Holding Performance

MLC § 8.03 · The Handshake Completion Rule

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THE COURT FOUNDNO VIOLATION8/18/2026
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
NO RESPONSIBLE PARTY
CONFIDENCE
97%

FACTS CONSIDERED

A man held another man's hand as part of a joke, bet, or performance.

RULING

NO VIOLATION. Under The Handshake Completion Rule by analogy, committed physical comedy is allowed. The bit had a purpose. Case closed.

REMEDY

No sentence. The hand may be released when the bit lands.

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