Petition requests parties resolve conflict by combat

    COUNTY – A unique petition filed in Shelby County District Court January 3 has the petitioner requesting a trial by combat, with melee weapons in hand-to-hand combat style to resolve the dispute between he and the respondent.
    David Zachary Ostrom has filed a motion for trial by combat against Bridgette Marie Ostrom for resolution of disagreements over alleged “illegal telephone and electronic contact as well as unpaid property taxes.”