Edwards v. Moore

YATES, Judge.

In November 1991, Douglas L. Edwards sued William Charles Moore, M.D., asserting, among other things, a claim pursuant to § 6-5-351, Ala.Code 1975 (the Alabama seduction statute). Moore answered, contending that § 6-5-351 was unconstitutional. The trial court entered an order in favor of Moore, holding the statute ■ unconstitutional. Edwards appealed. This case was -transferred to this court by the supreme court, pursuant to § 12-2-7(6), Ala.Code 1975.

The sole issue presented on appeal concerns the constitutionality of § 6-5-351, which provides:

“The father or, in case of his…