This is where most disputes in The Household are resolved.
The two opposing factions stand on either side of the net and lay their cases before the judge, known as the Ref, who is seated on an umpire chair aligned with the centre of the net. Although most disputes are solved with a Solomon-like wisdom shown by the Ref, things can get a bit heated.
At these times, the two opposing factions are known to lob cabbages at one another across the net, until one side surrenders, or until they get so tired that they all just give up and nap together.