2020 Georgia Code
Title 19 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 7 - Parent and Child Relationship Generally
Article 2 - Legitimacy
§ 19-7-26. Mother of Child Born Out of Wedlock Not to Be Discriminated Against in Action to Recover for Injury or Death of the Child
In an action brought by the mother of a child born out of wedlock in her own right or in her capacity as guardian, executor, or administrator for damages for the child's injury or death, the mother shall not be discriminated against because of her child's having been born out of wedlock.
(Ga. L. 1943, p. 538, § 2; Ga. L. 1988, p. 1720, § 9.)
Cross references.- Wrongful death actions generally, T. 51, C. 4.
Law reviews.- For article, "Actions for Wrongful Death in Georgia: Part Two," see 19 Ga. B.J. 439 (1957). For article, "Actions for Wrongful Death in Georgia: Part Two," section two, see 20 Ga. B.J. 152 (1957). For table covering actions for wrongful death in Georgia, see 10 Ga. B.J. 28 (1947).
JUDICIAL DECISIONS
Cited in Brinkley v. Dixie Constr. Co., 205 Ga. 415, 54 S.E.2d 267 (1949); Garden City Cab Co. v. Ransom, 86 Ga. App. 247, 71 S.E.2d 443 (1952); In re Ashmore, 163 Ga. App. 194, 293 S.E.2d 457 (1982).
RESEARCH REFERENCES19 Am. Jur. Pleading and Practice Forms, Parent and Child, § 136.
ALR.- Right of mother of illegitimate child to appeal from order or judgment entered in bastardy proceedings, 18 A.L.R.2d 948.
Right of illegitimate child, after Levy v. Louisiana, to recover under state wrongful death statute for death of putative father, 78 A.L.R.3d 1230.
Sexual child abuser's civil liability to child's parent, 54 A.L.R.4th 93.
Parent's right to recover for loss of consortium in connection with injury to child, 54 A.L.R.4th 112.
