South Carolina § 16-3-410 Sending or accepting challenge to fight.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 16-3-410 — Sending or accepting challenge to fight.

South Carolina § 16-3-410

Title 16CRIMES AND OFFENSES

Ch. 3OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-410 (2026).

Text

It is unlawful for a person to challenge another to fight with a sword, pistol, rapier, or any other deadly weapon or to accept a challenge. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than two years. A person convicted under this section is deprived of the right of suffrage, and is disabled from holding any office of honor or trust in this State.

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It is unlawful for a person to challenge another to fight with a sword, pistol, rapier, or any other deadly weapon or to accept a challenge. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than two years. A person convicted under this section is deprived of the right of suffrage, and is disabled from holding any office of honor or trust in this State.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 16-61; 1952 Code SECTION 16-61; 1942 Code SECTION 1117; 1932 Code SECTION 1117; Cr. C. '22 SECTION 15; Cr. C. '12 SECTION 153; Cr. C. '02 SECTION 125; G. S. 2468; R. S. 125; 1880 (17) 501; 1993 Act No. 184, SECTION 88.