[dighton]

Anyone know if this method of settling a legal dispute is still legal as he claims?

I'll ping my distinguished panel of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . experts.

[Thinkin' Gal]

£25 fixed penalty for failing to notify the DVLA that his Suzuki motorcycle was off the road.

I wonder if they billed T.E. Lawrence's estate for that one.

[fqued]

According to Blackstone's Commentary, the last trial by wager of battel (that's how it's spelled) was in the thirteenth year of the reign of Elizabeth I (about 1570)

This method of trial had been introduced into England by William the Conqueror.

Apparently abolished during the reign of George III (the king during the American Revolution).

So, the dude doesn't know his own law.

[Cogadh na Sith]

This is the finest article I have ever read. Huzzah! for the ol' boy....

Who do I gotta f%$# to get on your ping list?

[general_re]

The hell with legal - the "fun factor" alone is enough for me. I do believe the chap might have been serious, in which case, the battle of Everyman versus the Motor Vehicles Department would have had widespread appeal, as Everyman finally gets his chance to beat the tar out of that snotty b*st*rd behind the counter. The one who wants to play the Great and Powerful Oz for the hapless customers who only want to renew their damn licenses. "Fetch me her broom, peon! And then you may have your license!"

Hey, guess where I was last week? ;)