2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses
CHAPTER 3 - OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON
SECTION 16-3-410. Sending or accepting challenge to fight.
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.
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.
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