MAN LAWAUTHORITY
FILED MAN LAW RULING · ML-2026-876121

The Hug Heard Round the Court

MLC § 8.03 · The Handshake Completion Rule

BACK TO COURT CASES
THE COURT FOUNDNO VIOLATION8/18/2026
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
NO RESPONSIBLE PARTY
CONFIDENCE
98%

FACTS CONSIDERED

One man hugged another man.

RULING

NO VIOLATION. The Handshake Completion Rule recognizes a hug as a valid greeting. He committed to it and finished the job. Case closed.

REMEDY

No penalty. A firm back pat remains optional.

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