Any citizen of this state who shall, either in or out of the state, fight a duel with deadly weapons, or send or accept a challenge so to do, or who shall act as a second, or knowingly aid or assist in such duel, shall ever thereafter be incapable of holding any office of honor, trust or profit in this state.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 6. General Provisions Respecting Officers
Article 5. Terms of Office; Matters Affecting the Right to Hold Office
§6-5-1. When Terms of Office to Begin
§6-5-2. Continuance Until Successor Qualified
§6-5-3. Validity of Acts of Officers De Facto
§6-5-5. Disqualification by Conviction of Treason, Felony, or Bribery
§6-5-6. Disqualification by Sale or Farming of Office or Sharing of Emoluments
§6-5-7. Disqualification by Duelling
§6-5-8. Disqualification of Justice Who Accepts Office as Deputy Sheriff
§6-5-9. Office Property to Be Delivered to Successor
§6-5-10. Procedure on Failure to Deliver Property to Successor; Penalty
§6-5-12. Leave of Absence for Public Officials for Performing Public Duties