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Username: JuliaMC_
I am representing myself
What Case are you Appealing?: [2026] DCR 31
Link to the Original Case: Lawsuit: Adjourned - KattoDE v. JuliaMC_ [2026] DCR 31
Basis for Appeal: Part II, Section 7(2)(d) of the Judicial Standards Act states "Any rules for the combat, including but not limited to permitted weapons, armour, location, and victory conditions, must be agreed upon by both parties prior to the fight." Part II, Section 7(4)(a) reiterates this by stating "Any rules, victory conditions, and procedures must be agreed upon by both parties and documented prior to the commencement."
In [2026] DCR 31, Plaintiff and Defendant, both being of a right mind and a right body respectively, agreed upon the following rules and conditions:
On or around the 30th of April, Plaintiff and Defendant conducted a Trial-by-Combat with the witness present. The Trial-by-Combat breached the agreed upon rule and conditions. While being aware of these breaches, the witness certified the results of the Trial-by-Combat to the Court by informing the Court of Plaintiff's victory in said Trial-by-Combat.
The Trial-by-Combat breached the following clauses in the agreed upon rules and conditions:
- Section 3 of the Rules and Conditions
Section 3 states "The duel shall take place right before dawn (5am in-game time) in Weehawken, Aventura." The Trial-by-Combat did not take place on 5 AM in-game time. Rather, it took place on or around 10 AM in-game time.
- Section 7 of the Rules and Conditions
Section 7 states "No armour other than cosmetic hats may be worn during the duel." Plaintiff was wearing a chestplace during the Trial-by-Combat in contravention to the rules and conditions.
- Section 8 of the Rules and Conditions
Section 8 states 'The rules provided by the song "Ten Duel Commandments" from Hamilton: An American Musical shall be followed in the procedure of the duel.'
The rules provided by the song in question are:
1. The challenge: demand satisfaction. If they apologize, no need for further action.
2. If they don't, grab a friend, that's your second. Your Lieutenant, when there's reckoning to be reckoned
3. Have your seconds meet face to face. Negotiate a peace or negotiate a time and place.
4. If they don't reach a peace, that's alright. Time to get some pistols and a doctor on site. You pay him in advance, you treat him with civility. You have him turn around, so he can have deniability.
5. Duel before the sun is in the sky. Pick a place to die where it's high and dry.
6. Leave a note for your next of kin. Tell 'em where you been. Pray that Hell or Heaven lets you in.
7. Confess your sins. Ready for the moment of adrenaline when you finally face your opponent.
8. Your last chance to negotiate. Send in your seconds. See if they can set the record straight.
2. If they don't, grab a friend, that's your second. Your Lieutenant, when there's reckoning to be reckoned
3. Have your seconds meet face to face. Negotiate a peace or negotiate a time and place.
4. If they don't reach a peace, that's alright. Time to get some pistols and a doctor on site. You pay him in advance, you treat him with civility. You have him turn around, so he can have deniability.
5. Duel before the sun is in the sky. Pick a place to die where it's high and dry.
6. Leave a note for your next of kin. Tell 'em where you been. Pray that Hell or Heaven lets you in.
7. Confess your sins. Ready for the moment of adrenaline when you finally face your opponent.
8. Your last chance to negotiate. Send in your seconds. See if they can set the record straight.
Rule 2: Plaintiff did not find a lieutenant to assist in the duel.
Rule 3: The (non-existent) second of Plaintiff did not attempt to meet face to face with Defendant's. Neither did they negotiate a peace or a time and place.
Rule 4: Plaintiff did not hire or pay a doctor and neither did he treat one with civility.
Rule 5: Plaintiff did not duel before the sun was in the sky. The Trial-by-Combat took place on or around 10 AM in-game time.
Rule 8: Plaintiff did not send in his (non-existent) second to negotiate.
When Defendant requested the Honourable Judge Multiman155 to take action against the illegitimate Trial-by-Combat, he denied Defendant's request, told Defendant to bring up any defects in an appeal, and issued a verdict in favour of Plaintiff.
Supporting Evidence: ATTACHED