Man Asks Judge For A 'Trial By Combat' With Swords To Handle Dispute With Ex-Wife

Jan 16, 2020 by apost team

Anyone who's ever been personally affected by divorce knows that it can be a hassle. Whether your parents divorced or you yourself have gone through the process, you probably know that divorce proceedings can be full of legal headaches, shouting matches, and terribly hurtful fights. However, one Kansas man has decided that he wants to settle his dispute with his ex-wife in a particularly medieval style.

Meet David Ostrom, 40, of Paola, Kansas. David has no love left for his wife. Bridgette Ostrom feels the same way and can't wait to be legally separated from David. The more you learn about David, the more you'll understand why.

David was sick and tired of his ongoing legal proceedings. Many men in his situation would have just suggested mediation and capitulated to his wife's demands in order to get the whole thing over and done with, but David petitioned the judge for a more unique denouement, reports the Des Moines Register.

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Per official court records, David requested that he and Bridgette may settle their divorce proceedings via a sword fight. He requested that the sword fight occur on "[on a battlefield]" where the couple will "rend their souls from their corporal bodies."

If you don't speak the language of a maladjusted dork, David is basically suggesting that he and Bridgette fight to the death in order to settle their divorce. "This guy is unreal!" one user on social media commented. "Gee, wonder why his wife wants to leave a gem like this!" another Facebook user snarked.

Judge Craig Dreismeier, the judge overseeing the couple's divorce proceedings, was understandably baffled by David's request. However, David maintained that there was no law that explicitly prohibited "trial by combat," the Des Moines Register continues.

Clearly unable to quit while he's ahead, David continued to dig a deeper hole for himself by suggesting that Bridgette's attorney, Matthew Hudson, could elect to fight on Bridgette's behalf.

Mr. Hudson understandably rejected David's offer. He went on to explain as politely as possible that a fight to the death wasn't an acceptable way to settle a legal dispute in the United States, whether the laws fail to explicitly prohibit it or not.

Since both parties have failed to make any real headway in presenting solid evidence or sound arguments, Judge Dreismeier ruled that the court would "take no further action [at] this time." Essentially, the divorce proceedings are on hold until David can learn to grow up and present a real case instead of childish suggestions.

Divorce can be a nightmare, but if your ex isn't as bad as David Ostrom, consider yourself lucky. Show this story to someone going through a difficult time who could use a laugh today.