Rhode Island Statutes

§ 11-12-2 — § 11-12-2. Challenging or accepting challenge to duel.

Rhode Island § 11-12-2

JurisdictionRhode Island

Title 11Criminal Offenses

Ch. 11-12Dueling and Fighting

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-12-2 (2026).

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§ 11-12-2. Challenging or accepting challenge to duel.
Every person who shall challenge another to fight a duel with any dangerous weapon,
            to the hazard of life, and every person who shall accept a challenge to fight such
            duel, although no duel be fought, shall be imprisoned not exceeding seven (7) years
            nor less than one year.
         

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Legislative History

G.L. 1896, ch. 277, § 8; G.L. 1909, ch. 343, § 8; G.L. 1923, ch. 395, § 8; G.L. 1938, ch. 606, § 8; G.L. 1956, § 11-12-2.

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