W. Va. Const. art. IV, § 10
- Constitution
- Constitution of West Virginia
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Fighting of duels prohibited. Any citizen of this state, who shall, after the adoption of this constitution, 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.
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