Fornication ruling [GA SC]

Fornication ruling [GA SC]

January 13, 2003 09:57:00 am

In re J.M., Georgia Supreme Court, January 13, 2003 [striking down Georgia's 1833 anti-fornication law]. Read the opinion here [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.

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