Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 11, Criminal Offenses

R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 11) § 11-12-3: Duel without state resulting in death within state

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

A resident who fights a duel outside the state pursuant to an agreement made within the state, and inflicts a fatal wound resulting in death within the state, is guilty of murder.

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