Those are really just honor disputes between rich kids, old kids but still kids.  It&#x27;s not like a court is going to dismiss a defamation action on the basis that it had already been settled during a previous duel, or award money to the winner.<p>I don;t use the term &#x27;rich&#x27; lightly.  Worldwide, dualing has been a game for the wealthy.  You had to have the right to carry the weapon, usually a sword.  Lower classes were generally not allowed to duel.