Pasley v. State

Head, Presiding Justice.

There is no merit in the contention made by the demurrer that the act of 1956 (Ga. L. 1956, p. 800), -amending Code § 74-9902, offends Art. I, Sec. I, Par. II of the Constitution (Code § 2-102), which is as follows: “Protection to person and property is the paramount duty of government, and shall be impartial and complete.” The “abandonment” contemplated by Code § 74-9902 as amended is defined therein as the failure to “furnish sufficient food and clothing for the needs of the child.” The father of an illegitimate child has the duty under our law to support his…