A judicial duel was a historical method of resolving disputes in which two parties would engage in combat to determine the outcome of a legal case. This practice was based on the belief that divine intervention would favor the just party, and it was often used in medieval Europe. The winner of the duel would be deemed correct in their claims, while the loser would face consequences, which could include death. Judicial duels were typically conducted under specific rules and often involved knights or nobles. The practice began to decline in the late Middle Ages as legal systems evolved, and alternative methods of dispute resolution, such as trial by jury, became more common.