Anti-dueling law repealed on this date

Date in History: 

08 Feb 1832

1832 - The Florida Territorial Legislature repealed an anti-dueling law on this date. This legislative measure effectively legalized dueling in the territory. For years, men would challenge each other to duels which often involved firearms, but might also involve hand to hand combat. This repeal of anti-dueling laws is evidence of the violent nature of dispute resolution amongst men in Florida during the territorial period.

  • Anti-dueling law repealed

Relevant Year: 

1832

Relevant Month: 

02

Relevant Day: 

08