Legal Opinion

Worthington v. Worthington

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 24, 1982No. 63326PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Deen, Presiding Judge.

1. The exact question at issue here seems not to have been decided in Georgia. It may be phrased thus: Where in connection with the birth of an illegitimate infant the mother and putative father enter into a settlement agreement for all claims between them, including child support, and such contract is fully executed by the alleged father, may a subsequent action be brought by either the minor or his mother for the purpose of obtaining additional benefits?

We are satisfied that so far as the mother suing in an individual capacity is concerned such an action will not lie…

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2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Boston & Gunby v. CumminsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1854
  2. Williamson v. StateCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
  3. Thorpe v. CollinsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
  4. Biddle v. MooreCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1953
  5. Warner v. BurkeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Worthington v. WorthingtonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1983
  2. Worthington v. WorthingtonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1983

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