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STATE v. CUNDAY

No. 35072.

57 Wn.2d 122 (1960)

356 P.2d 609

THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, Respondent, v. FRANCIS F. CUNDAY, Appellant.

The Supreme Court of Washington, Department One.

October 20, 1960.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Donald J. Disque and Mark D. Rotchford, for appellant.

John J. Lally and Frank H. Johnson, for respondent.

WEAVER, C.J.

Does the phrase "carnally know and abuse" require the state to prove physical harm or injury to a child under the age of consent in addition to proving sexual intercourse?

RCW 9.79.020 provides, in part,

"Carnal knowledge — Penalties. Every male person who shall carnally know and abuse any female child under the age of eighteen years, not his wife, and every female person...

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