§ 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.
History of Section.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.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-12 - Dueling and Fighting
Section 11-12-1. - Engaging in duel.
Section 11-12-2. - Challenging or accepting challenge to duel.
Section 11-12-3. - Duel without state resulting in death within state.
Section 11-12-4. - Seconding fatal duel outside state.
Section 11-12-5. - Plea of former jeopardy.
Section 11-12-6. - Fighting by appointment.
Section 11-12-7. - Aiding fight by appointment.