Was "Trial By Combat" ever a real thing?

by EmpireStrikes1st
Georgy_K_Zhukov

Yes! This older thread should be of interest.

mikedash

To add to /u/Georgy_K_Zhukov's response and link, the relevant law remained on British statute books until the early 19th century, when the last challenge to trial by combat issued in a British court led to some pretty discreditable outcomes. I wrote about this case in an earlier thread, which you might like to review while you wait for fresh responses to your query.