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title: O.C.G.A. § 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.
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# O.C.G.A. § 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.

## 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).