Mississippi Court of Appeals

Hand Down Lists
June 19, 2001

06/19/2001 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Myers, William H.
X 2000-CA-00274-COA

Cooley, Jerry and Norma Jean Cooley v. Joseph Merrell Panola Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 98-07-238; Ruling Date: 02/10/2000; Ruling Judge: Dennis Baker; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Panola County Chancery Court is reversed and remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Irving, J., Concurs in result only.


Irving, Tyree
X 1999-CA-01416-COA

Pipkin, Melanie Williamson v. Anthony W. Dolan Lowndes Chancery Court; LC Case#: 26586; Ruling Date: 07/26/1999; Ruling Judge: Dorothy Colom; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Lowndes County denying an increase in child support is affirmed, but the judgment denying attorney's fees is reversed and remanded for a determination of the amount of attorney's fees to be awarded. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Lee, J., Concurs in result only.


Lee, L. Joseph
X 1998-KA-01501-COA

Mitchell, Ester a/k/a Lynn Clark a/k/a Ester Mae Mitchell Clark v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 71597; Ruling Date: 10/02/1999; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County of conviction of delivery of cocaine is reversed and remanded for a new trial. Lauderdale County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Myers, J., Dissent Without Separate Written Opinion.


Lee, L. Joseph
X 1999-CA-02137-COA

Laird, Phyllis D. v. David S. Blackburn Adams Chancery Court; LC Case#: 94-601; Ruling Date: 11/24/1999; Ruling Judge: Kennie Middleton; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Adams County Chancery Court awarding attorney's fees is affirmed; determining the claim of minor child for tax purposes is affirmed; awarding Laird total judgment of $582.27 is affirmed; awarding Laird $344.67 for back child support reversed and rendered; increasing amount of child support is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Irving, J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion.


Lee, L. Joseph
XX 2000-CP-00743-COA

Skinner, Bryan A. a/k/a Bryan Able Skinner v. State of Mississippi Marshall Circuit Court; LC Case#: M00-224; Ruling Date: 05/18/1998; Ruling Judge: R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Marshall County denying post-conviction collateral relief is affirmed. Marshall County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: King, P.J. Votes: Payne, J., Irving, J., Join.


EN BANC
1999-KA-00608-COA

Wingate, Garth Jr. v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 4845; Ruling Date: 09/06/1996; Ruling Judge: John Toney; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
1999-CA-00686-COA

Tillman, Stephanie, a Minor, by and Through her Legal Guardian, Theresa Migues v. David Singletary and Stacy Powe Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 970008; Ruling Date: 08/17/1998; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing and appellees' response thereto is denied. Southwick, P.J., would grant. Chandler, J., not participating.


EN BANC
X 1999-KA-01121-COA

Edwards, Chester a/k/a Tailgunner Edwards a/k/a Tony Edwards a/k/a Chester R L Edwards a/k/a Chester R V Edwards a/k/a Leslie Edwards a/k/a Vaughn Chester Edwards v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 29298; Ruling Date: 06/23/1999; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing is denied and this opinion is substituted. The judgment of the Lauderdale County Circuit Court of conviction of possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute while in possession of a fireman and sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with nine years suspended and five years of supervised probation and fine of $5,000 is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied.


EN BANC
1999-CA-01457-COA

Genesis Indemnity Insurance Company and Waters Truck and Tractor Company, Inc. v. Bolivar County, Mississippi Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 99-0015; Ruling Date: 08/13/1999; Ruling Judge: Kenneth Thomas; Disposition: Appellant Genesis Indemnity Insurance Company's motion for rehearing and appellee's response thereto is denied.


EN BANC
1999-KA-01772-COA

Grant, Penelope v. State of Mississippi Oktibbeha Circuit Court; LC Case#: 97303; Ruling Date: 10/26/1999; Ruling Judge: John Montgomery; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
1999-CA-01857-COA

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. James McKneely Warren Circuit Court; LC Case#: 96-0152; Ruling Date: 08/31/1999; Ruling Judge: Frank Vollor; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., and Irving, J., would grant.


EN BANC
2000-KA-00172-COA

Gandy, Kenneth a/k/a Kenneth D. Gandy a/k/a Kenneth Darnall Gandy v. State of Mississippi Wayne Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-171K; Ruling Date: 09/14/1999; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.