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RichardCoulter · 15-06-2024, 18:41

Fun fact that was brought to my attention today. Disputes used to be resolved by 'Trial By Combat' and it was believed that, if God was with the defendent, he would win.

It was then decided to use the judicial
system to decide such matters, but
Parliament forgot to repeal the earlier law!

Therefore, in 1819 a man demanded the right to have his innocence or guilt decided by Trial By Combat. Because nobody was willing to fight him, he won his case!

15-06-2024, 18:41	#791
RichardCoulter cf.mega poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 10,839	Re: Online Safety Bill Fun fact that was brought to my attention today. Disputes used to be resolved by 'Trial By Combat' and it was believed that, if God was with the defendent, he would win. It was then decided to use the judicial system to decide such matters, but Parliament forgot to repeal the earlier law! Therefore, in 1819 a man demanded the right to have his innocence or guilt decided by Trial By Combat. Because nobody was willing to fight him, he won his case!