WEBB, Judge.
Waites was found guilty of abandonment of an unborn child in violation of Code Ann. § 74-9902. One enumeration of error on his appeal is that "the verdict is contrary to law and the principles of justice and equity." It certainly was not contrary to "the principles of justice and equity." Waites contends, however, that under the provisions of that Code section a father cannot abandon his child prior to its birth, and we reluctantly agree.
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