Commonwealth v. Zammarelli

Morrow, J.,

— Fornication and bastardy were the offenses charged in the indictment. The defendant was found guilty as indicted. Edith Wyland, an unmarried girl, seventeen years of age, gave birth to a male child at Bessemer, Fayette County, Pa., on December 19, 1930. She testified that the defendant had sexual intercourse with her at various times between February and September, 1930, and that he is the father of her child. The defendant denied this testimony and insists that he is not the father of the child.

Not to disprove fornication, but in defense as to the bastardy charge, Dr. H. A.…