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.
History. 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 table covering actions for wrongful death in Georgia, see 10 Ga. B.J. 28 (1947).
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).
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 7 - Parent and Child Relationship Generally
§ 19-7-21. When Children Conceived by Artificial Insemination Legitimate
§ 19-7-23. “Child Born Out of Wedlock” Defined
§ 19-7-24. Parents’ Obligations to Child Born Out of Wedlock
§ 19-7-25. In Whom Parental Power Over Child Born Out of Wedlock Lies