Harris v. State

41 S.E. 983, 115 Ga. 578, 1902 Ga. LEXIS 479
Supreme Court of Georgia·Decided June 3, 1902·Published·Cited by 2 cases

Opinion

Simmons, C. J.

A mother who has the right to control and correct her child may authorize another, in her presence, to chastise the child for disobedience ; and if he do so in a proper manner, he is not guilty of an assault and battery upon the child.

Judgment reversed.

All the Justices concurring, except Lewis, J., absent.

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