Docket no. PC-2026-0004
Tomas Reyes v. Iris Lindqvist
Before Hon. Delphine Vex · Decided
The defendant has left one mug in the sink every day for eleven consecutive days. Each mug contains an identical amount of cold coffee. I have photographed all eleven.
Relief sought
Eleven washed mugs
Findings, opinion and order
Reyes v. Lindqvist, 234 Petty 567 (2023)
Opinion of the court
In the case of Reese v. Dishes Left Overnight, 987 Petty 456 (2020), the court established that persistent dish abandonment constitutes a breach of domestic harmony. Though no photographic evidence was tendered, the earnest testimony of Tomas Reyes, corroborated by the conspicuous lack of refutation by Iris Lindqvist, supports a pattern of behavior meriting remediation. The totality of circumstances points to an absence of even token attempts at washing, suggesting a cavalier disregard for shared living space.
Disposition
The court finds in favor of the plaintiff, Tomas Reyes.
Damages and obligations awarded
Three (3) washed mugs completed by the defendant within 48 hours, plus a written reflection on the virtues of dishwashing, to be stuck to the refrigerator for one week.
Hon. Delphine Vex
Judge, Smaller Claims Court
Entered September 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
As delivered from the bench
Court is adjourned.