Even if trial by combat was a legitimate way of solving a case
the clerk was not acting on his own volition. He was simply carrying out the policies of the state. Since the state is his superior it would be a trial by combat of this man against the state.
The state could then chose a professional soldier as a champion for the duel.
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The Bleak Caballero<br /><br />Proud and original member (and secret admirer) of the Pro-Mazzy movement.
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