Kansas Man Demands Trial by Combat w/Ex Wife

[L84Cabo]

Kansas man demands trial by combat with ex-wife, asks court for time to forge a katana

A Kansas man has demanded a trial by combat to settle a score with his former wife, and the courts are debating what to do in regards to the request. In true Kill Bill fashion, David Ostrom has challenged Bridgette Ostrom to a duel with Japanese katanas to resolve a dispute, even going so far […]

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According to the Daily Mail, Ostrom, who insists his wife had "destroyed him legally," demands satisfaction on the field of battle where "(he) will rend their souls from their corporeal bodies."

He asked Iowa District Court to give him 12 weeks "lead time" to allow him to source or forge katana and wakizashi swords.

And his wife's attorney...

Bridgette's attorney has requested that Ostrom be given a psychological evaluation.

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[User 1234]

I wonder if the ex husband is a rather daring troll.

 

[mkwerx]

Incoming Red Flag order in 3....2...1...

 

[JuglansRegia]

He's been watching too much TV

 

[Hueco]

Who does he think he is, a samurai?

Ostrom is a Swedish surname. Someone get this guy a viking sword and a great horn full of hallucinogenic mushrooms so that he can get his ancestral berserker going.

 

[L84Cabo]

Who does he think he is, a samurai?

Ostrom is a Swedish surname. Someone get this guy a viking sword and a great horn full of hallucinogenic mushrooms so that he can get his ancestral berserker going.

Well actually I thought it was the person being challenged that got to specify the weapons. But no matter! I'm in favor of ANYTHING that revamps the ridiculous divorce process in this country. I love that he offered to let his wife's attorney do the fighting. The world could do with a few less attorneys in it.

 

[Hueco]

Well actually I thought it was the person being challenged that got to specify the weapons. But no matter! I'm in favor of ANYTHING that revamps the ridiculous divorce process in this country. I love that he offered to let his wife's attorney do the fighting. The world could do with a few less attorneys in it.

Maybe she was boning the lawyer?

Yes, you are quite right though. The challenged gets to pick.

 

[awshoot]

I wonder if the ex husband is a rather daring troll.

According to most reports: YES. Apparantly he was fed up with the ex's attorney's shenanigans, though what those were is not noted, and so pulled one of his own.

 

[User 1234]

According to most reports: YES. Apparantly he was fed up with the ex's attorney's shenanigans, though what those were is not noted, and so pulled one of his own.

And essentially asked for a red flag confiscation to get added to his record.

 

[CountryGent]

Dafuq? Nutbar much? OK, I'll admit to defending the old institution of dueling, but that was largely tongue and cheek. (Didn't work out for my homeboy Hamilton.) But this is just sick. And why can't peeps just get along in marriage? Oh, right, evil headcases. Divorced one long ago. As bad as that human being was, and likely still is, I wouldn't want to take a Katana to her.

 

[Unicykle]

Seems like he has a great sense of humor, or hes completly bat bubblegum.

 

[Jonnyuma]

Man... I didn't even know this was an option!

The short term gains are obvious in and of themselves: I save money on the lawyer SHE shuts up for a few minutes (at least).

Long-term bennies include but are not limited to: 0 alimony regardless of who emerges the victor.

Also, worst case scenario (wherein I die), that voice never pierces my living brain again... EVER!

I think this cat is on to something

 

[Geardo]

What nerd doesn't have dueling implements, either sword or pistol on hand already?

 

[titsonritz]

Incoming Red Flag order in 3....2...1...

Nah, sword ban.

 

[Member 5605]

Go for it. Either a duel to the end with swords or take 10 paces turn and draw.

End it one way or another.

 

[The B]

whatever the case, this gave me my first LOL of the day. thanks for posting

 

[Legion489]

Actually I think this would cure of a lot of problems. Of course the law would have to read if you are the offended party or the offending party, you can NOT choose a person to take your place. If I had to actually put my tender hide at risk if I want to be an ninny, well.... actually nothing would change as when I look out and see the quality of my opponents, I might actually get worse just to get rid of the crack dealers on each side of me and the rest of the local degenerates.