Anyone ever heard of "mutual combat law"?

[machinisttx]

Was watching some youtube videos and came across a reference to "mutual combat law" in Washington state. Apparently it also exists here in Texas too. http://codes.findlaw.com/tx/penal-code/penal-sect-22-06.html

[Mr. Bill]

Opinions from (alleged) legal experts:

Is fighting an arrestable offense if it's mutual combat?

[Carl]

Here is something to look at...mutual combat is rare these days except among siblings or peers.

https://www.justia.com/criminal/docs/calcrim/3400/3471.html

[Smurf Hunter]

This is fantastic news.  Next time there's a dispute with a coworker I may challenge him to a duel.

[RitaRose1945]

This is fantastic news.  Next time there's a dispute with a coworker I may challenge him to a duel.

Are you saying you don't already do that?

You're really missing out.

[Alan Georges]

This is fantastic news.  Next time there's a dispute with a coworker I may challenge him to a duel.

The problem I always have is that the challengee gets to pick the weapons.  Then they go all wimpy and choose feather pillows, ketchup squeeze bottles, etc.  It gets messy.

[machinisttx]

This is fantastic news.  Next time there's a dispute with a coworker I may challenge him to a duel.

Possible, as long as this is met(in TX).

(1) the conduct did not threaten or inflict serious bodily injury;  or