Mississippi Court of Appeals

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June 22, 1999

06/22/1999 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Thomas, James E.
X 96-KA-00475-COA

Byrd, Cedric v. State of Mississippi Madison Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2271; Ruling Date: 01/29/1996; Ruling Judge: Robert Goza, Jr.; Majority Opinion:Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Madison County Circuit Court of conviction on Count II rape and sentence of thirty (30) years; Count I of burglary of an occupied dwelling at night while armed with a deadly weapon and sentence of fifteen (15) years to run consecutively, and consecutively to previous sentences imposed, all in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Madison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Concur.


Thomas, James E.
X 97-KA-01071-COA

Scott, Lee v. State of Mississippi Covington Circuit Court; LC Case#: 3229; Ruling Date: 08/22/1997; Ruling Judge: Robert Evans; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Covington County of conviction of transfer of cocaine and sentence of twelve years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Covington County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Concur.


Thomas, James E.
X 98-CA-00399-COA

Frontier Insurance Company and Gulf Bonding Company v. State of Mississippi Washington Circuit Court; LC Case#: 24419; Ruling Date: 11/06/1997; Ruling Judge: Shirley Byers; Majority Opinion:Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Washington County Circuit Court is reversed and rendered. Washington County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Concur. Bridges, J., Irving, J., Not Participating.


Thomas, James E.
X 98-CC-00712-COA

Ellis, Gloria Ann v. Salem Sportswear Manufacturing and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Alcorn Circuit Court; LC Case#: CV96356; Ruling Date: 03/24/1998; Ruling Judge: Thomas Gardner, III; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Alcorn County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Concur. McMillin, C.J., Bridges, J., Not Participating.


Thomas, James E.
X 1998-CA-01199-COA

DISSOLUTION OF THE MARRIAGE OF BRYAN THOMAS ROBBINS, SR. AND NAN W. ROBBINS, IN RE: THE: Bryan Thomas Robbins, Sr. v. Nan W. Robbins Hinds Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case#: G95114; Ruling Date: 06/07/1998; Ruling Judge: Stuart Robinson; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Hinds County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Concur. Bridges, J., Not Participating.


Payne, Mary Libby
XX 97-KA-00287-COA

Goldman, Lee Terry v. State of Mississippi Madison Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2892; Ruling Date: 01/31/1997; Ruling Judge: John Toney; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Madison County of conviction of burglary of a business and sentence of six years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Madison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Irving, J. Votes: Coleman, J., Joins.


Payne, Mary Libby
X 97-CA-01163-COA

Collier, Claiborne and Barbara Collier v. Hoyle A. McCain and Stella W. McCain Panola Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9705124; Ruling Date: 10/06/1997; Ruling Judge: Melvin McClure; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Panola County is affirmed in part and reversed and rendered in part. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Payne, Mary Libby
X 97-KA-01207-COA

Taylor, James a/k/a James Keith Taylor v. State of Mississippi Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case#: 14941; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Copiah County Circuit Court of conviction of the sale of cocaine within 1500 feet of a school and sentence of sixty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Copiah County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Irving, J., Concur in result only . Bridges, J., Not Participating.


Payne, Mary Libby
XX 97-KA-01218-COA

Williams, Noah v. State of Mississippi Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9510338; Ruling Date: 09/19/1997; Ruling Judge: James Backstrom; Majority Opinion:Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jackson County is reversed and rendered. Jackson County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Join.


Payne, Mary Libby
X 98-KA-00214-COA

Biggers, Terry Lamar v. State of Mississippi Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: CR9797; Ruling Date: 01/14/1998; Ruling Judge: George Carlson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Panola County of conviction of aggravated assault and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole is affirmed. Panola County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Southwick, P.J., Concur in result only . Bridges, J., Not Participating.


Lee, L. Joe
X 97-KA-00197-COA

Harveston, Larry a/k/a Luke Harveston v. State of Mississippi Lincoln Circuit Court; LC Case#: 11678; Ruling Date: 10/31/1996; Ruling Judge: Mike Smith; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lincoln County of conviction as an habitual offender of the unlawful sale of methamphetamine and enhanced sentence of sixty years and conviction as a habitual offender of the unlawful sale of marijuana and enhanced sentence of six years with said sentences to run consecutively and in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Lincoln County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Irving, J., Concurs in result only.


Lee, L. Joe
X 97-KA-00511-COA

Riggs, Anthony Roshay v. State of Mississippi Adams Circuit Court; LC Case#: 10480; Ruling Date: 07/22/1996; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Adams County Circuit Court of conviction of aggravated assault and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Coleman, J., Not Participating.


Lee, L. Joe
X 97-KA-01525-COA

Norwood, Harold a/k/a Harold D. Norwood v. State of Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LC Case#: 15530; Ruling Date: 10/17/1997; Ruling Judge: Keith Starrett; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Pike County of conviction of simple assault on a law enforcement officer and sentence of five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with Appellant to serve the first four years with the last year to be served on post release supervision is affirmed. Appellant is to pay a fine in the amount of $500. Pike County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Irving, Tyree
X 97-CA-00758-COA

Cavett, III, James Richard v. Martha Ann Stafford Cavett (Moore) Rankin Chancery Court; LC Case#: 31506; Ruling Date: 01/29/1997; Ruling Judge: Thomas Zebert; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Rankin County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Bridges, J., Not Participating.


Irving, Tyree
XX 97-CA-01276-COA

McCord, Peggy Spradling, Executrix v. Nina M. Spradling Calhoun Chancery Court; LC Case#: 96319; Ruling Date: 09/25/1997; Ruling Judge: Anthony Farese; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Calhoun County on the issue of the insurance proceeds is reversed and the case is remanded for proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion. The judgment of the Chancery Court on the issue of reimbursement of funeral expenses is affirmed. The judgment of the Chancery Court on the issue of the cotton rent check is reversed. The judgment of the Chancery Court on the issue of the hay proceeds is affirmed. The judgment of the Chancery Court on the issue of attorney fees is affirmed. The judgment of the Chancery Court on the issue of the form of the judgment is affirmed. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Diaz, J., Join.


Irving, Tyree
X 98-CA-00245-COA

Weeks, David E., Susan F. Weeks, and David E. Weeks, Father and Next Friend of Tracey Lane Weeks, Stephen Cabell Weeks and John David Weeks, Minors v. Mississippi College Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: 152880; Ruling Date: 01/12/1998; Ruling Judge: Stuart Robinson; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County, Mississippi is affirmed on direct and cross appeals. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Payne, J., Not Participating.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 97-CA-01112-COA

Brumfield, Keith v. Dr. C. Foster Lowe and Sean Gill, Individually, and in his Official Capacity as a Police Officer of the City of McComb, Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LC Case#: 940144; Ruling Date: 08/21/1997; Ruling Judge: Keith Starrett; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Pike County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Bridges, J., Irving, J., Not Participating.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 98-CC-00090-COA

Russell, James D. v. Mitchell-Putnam Signs and Insurance Company of North America Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 97CV190; Ruling Date: 01/06/1998; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Majority Opinion:Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lauderdale County Circuit Court dismissing the Appellant's appeal is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Irving, J., Not Participating.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 1998-CA-01170-COA

Stark, Charles David v. Sheila (Taylor) Stark Grenada Chancery Court; LC Case#: 97040107; Ruling Date: 05/11/1998; Ruling Judge: Dennis Baker; Majority Opinion:Diaz, J. Disposition: The order of the Chancery Court of Grenada County dismissing the bill for divorce for lack of venue is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Bridges, J., Irving, J., Not Participating.


Coleman, Thomas A.
XX 96-KA-01074-COA

Richbourg, Randall a/k/a Randall Wade Richbourg v. State of Mississippi Monroe Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR95141; Ruling Date: 08/02/1996; Ruling Judge: Barry Ford; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Monroe County Circuit Court of Appellant's conviction of driving under the influence – first offense – is reversed and rendered. Monroe County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Lee, J. Votes: Bridges, J., Payne, J., Join.


Coleman, Thomas A.
X 96-KA-01412-COA

Blackwell, III, George Jeff v. State of Mississippi Neshoba Circuit Court; LC Case#: 8450; Ruling Date: 11/14/1996; Ruling Judge: Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Neshoba County of Appellant's convictions of both Counts of uttering forgery and its sentences of Appellant to pay a fine in the amount of $1,000 and to serve three years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections on Count I and to serve two years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections on Count II to run consecutively to the sentence imposed in Count I are affirmed. Neshoba County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Coleman, Thomas A.
X 97-CA-00002-COA

Roebuck, Wesley T. and Hortense I. Roebuck v. Donny W. Massey, Executor of Estate of Welton Anthony, Deceased: Bobbie Anthony, Joyce Anthony Bottcher and Norma Anthony Massey Kemper Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950042; Ruling Date: 10/16/1996; Ruling Judge: John Love, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Kemper County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Coleman, Thomas A.
X 97-KA-00509-COA

Hamilton, Willie v. State of Mississippi Grenada Circuit Court; LC Case#: 7356; Ruling Date: 04/01/1997; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Majority Opinion:Coleman, J. Disposition: The Grenada County Circuit Court's judgment of the Appellant's conviction of murder and its sentence of Appellant to serve the remainder of his life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections are affirmed. Grenada County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Bridges, Billy G.
XX 97-CA-01456-COA

Overstreet, Mary Jane v. George County School District George Circuit Court; LC Case#: 960064; Ruling Date: 10/31/1997; Ruling Judge: Kathy Jackson; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of George County dismissing Appellant's Complaint is reversed and remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Coleman, J., Join.


Bridges, Billy G.
X 98-KA-00011-COA

Ott, Stevie a/k/a Steven T. Ott v. State of Mississippi Clarke Circuit Court; LC Case#: 7837; Ruling Date: 12/08/1997; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Clarke County Circuit Court of conviction of two counts of intimidating a witness and sentence of two years on each count to run concurrently, but consecutively to Lauderdale County criminal cause #713-97 in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Bridges, Billy G.
X 98-CA-00557-COA

Hunt, Jr., A. D. v. Henry B. Coker, Jr. Forrest Chancery Court; LC Case#: 54060; Ruling Date: 03/09/1998; Ruling Judge: James Thomas, Jr.; Majority Opinion:Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Forrest County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 96-KA-01249-COA

McGowan, Donald v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 950545; Ruling Date: 08/15/1996; Ruling Judge: John Whitfield; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court of conviction of unlawful touching of a child is affirmed. The sentence of 15 years without possiblity of parole is reversed and the cause is remanded for a new sentence to be imposed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Concur. Thomas, J., Not Participating.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-KA-00720-COA

Smith, Nina a/k/a Nina Grezaffi Smith v. State of Mississippi Washington Circuit Court; LC Case#: 24381; Ruling Date: 05/07/1997; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Majority Opinion:Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The appeal from the judgment of the Washington County Circuit Court is dismissed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Bridges, J., Not Participating.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-CA-01416-COA

Brown, Albert; Alvin Brown by and through his Mother and Next Friend v. The City of Hazlehurst, Mississippi: Mayor Randy Kimble, Hazlehurst Board of Aldermen, Terry Channel, Perry Hood, Lonnie McKenzie, Barry Newsom, James Mitchell and Frank Pickering Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case#: 19874; Ruling Date: 10/03/1997; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion:Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Copiah County Circuit Court is affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Diaz, J., Dissent Without Separate Written Opinion. Irving, J., Not Participating.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 98-CA-00180-COA

Kelso, Herbert A. v. The Breakers Association, Inc. Madison Chancery Court; LC Case#: 97462; Ruling Date: 01/15/1998; Ruling Judge: William Lutz; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Madison County is reversed and the case remanded for further proceedings. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 98-CA-00659-COA

Waldron, James C. v. Saundra Waldron Lamar Chancery Court; LC Case#: 940453; Ruling Date: 04/01/1998; Ruling Judge: Johnny Williams; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Lamar County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 1998-CA-00942-COA

Cummings, Harold v. Tommy Lee Davis and Wife, Cathy M. Davis, and Cane Creek, Inc., a Mississippi Corporation Prentiss Chancery Court; LC Case#: 980061; Ruling Date: 05/13/1998; Ruling Judge: Charles Thomas; Majority Opinion:Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Prentiss County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 1998-CA-01009-COA

Ladner, Carl L. and Nelda C. Ladner v. Mark Manuel and William Manuel Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case#: 960065; Ruling Date: 05/07/1998; Ruling Judge: Robert Walker; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hancock County Circuit Court is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


King, Leslie D.
X 97-KA-00399-COA

Elder, Ray Anthony v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 9307900; Ruling Date: 09/19/1996; Ruling Judge: Robert Walker; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Second Judicial District of the Harrison County Circuit Court of conviction of transer of a controlled substance and the sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Concur. Thomas, J., Not Participating.


King, Leslie D.
X 98-CA-00534-COA

Murray, Leonard P. v. Gloria J. McRae, Robert T. West, Sr., Robert T. West, Jr. and Patricia Box Wayne Chancery Court; LC Case#: 20117; Ruling Date: 09/23/1996; Ruling Judge: Franklin McKenzie, Jr.; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Wayne County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


King, Leslie D.
X 98-CP-00650-COA

Boothe, Jr., Willie Houston v. State of Mississippi Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: CV980040; Ruling Date: 04/07/1998; Ruling Judge: Andrew Baker; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Panola County Circuit Court dismissing post conviction relief is affirmed. Panola County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Bridges, J., Not Participating.


King, Leslie D.
X 1998-KA-01000-COA

Conn, Lonnie Lloyd v. State of Mississippi DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR9860; Ruling Date: 08/27/1998; Ruling Judge: George Ready; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Desoto County of conviction of felony driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and sentence of five years with the last four and one-half suspended in the custody of the Department of Corrections and fine of $1,000 is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Bridges, J., Not Participating.


King, Leslie D.
X 1998-CA-01232-COA

Pitts, Jr., William Thomas and Margaret Pitts v. Iris Ann Foster Perry Chancery Court; LC Case#: 970026; Ruling Date: 07/18/1998; Ruling Judge: James Thomas, Jr.; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Perry County is reversed and the case remanded to allow the Chancellor to establish the location and dimensions of the easement. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 97-KA-01070-COA

Magee, Tim v. State of Mississippi Covington Circuit Court; LC Case#: 3233; Ruling Date: 08/22/1997; Ruling Judge: Robert Evans; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Covington County of conviction of transfer of cocaine and sentence of twelve years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 97-KA-01484-COA

Briggs, Howard a/k/a Howard Lee Briggs v. State of Mississippi Simpson Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9127; Ruling Date: 04/11/1997; Ruling Judge: Robert Evans; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Simpson County of conviction of felony DUI - third offense and sentence of three years with fifteen months to serve and twenty-one months suspended with probation in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 98-CA-00089-COA

Pucylowski, John Franklin; J.F.P. & Company, Inc. and HR Development, Inc. v. Judith Polk Pucylowski Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: G96996; Ruling Date: 12/18/1997; Ruling Judge: Denise Owens; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Hinds County is affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part for further proceedings consistent with the terms of this opinion. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 98-KA-00641-COA

Boles, Reggie v. State of Mississippi Union Circuit Court; LC Case#: UK95049; Ruling Date: 03/12/1997; Ruling Judge: R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Union County of conviction of sale of cocaine and sentence of twenty years with four years suspended and sixteen to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Union County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


EN BANC
96-KA-01035-COA

Jackson, Anthony Darnell v. State of Mississippi Madison Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2689; Ruling Date: 09/20/1996; Ruling Judge: John Toney; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
96-CC-01041-COA

Ladnier, Kevin v. City of Biloxi, Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 940206; Ruling Date: 09/19/1996; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. Diaz and Payne, JJ., would grant. Irving, Lee, Thomas, JJ. Not participating.


EN BANC
96-KA-01112-COA

Biggs, Edward Eugene a/k/a "Gene" v. State of Mississippi Simpson Circuit Court; LC Case#: 8744; Ruling Date: 08/23/1996; Ruling Judge: Robert Evans; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
97-CA-00196-COA

Sykes, Earnest v. State of Mississippi Clay Circuit Court; LC Case#: 960080; Ruling Date: 07/02/1996; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Disposition: Appellee's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
97-CA-00369-COA

THOMAS, DECEASED, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES W.: Thomas Calvin Wells, John Pope Wells and William Paul Wells, Executors of the Estate of Frances W. Thomas, Deceased v. Frances P. Evans, Beneficiary Lowndes Chancery Court; LC Case#: 12854; Ruling Date: 02/13/1997; Ruling Judge: Woodrow Brand, Jr.; Disposition: Appellee's motion for rehearing is denied. Payne, J., would grant.


EN BANC
97-CA-00369-COA

THOMAS, DECEASED, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF FRANCES W.: Thomas Calvin Wells, John Pope Wells and William Paul Wells, Executors of the Estate of Frances W. Thomas, Deceased v. Frances P. Evans, Beneficiary Lowndes Chancery Court; LC Case#: 12854; Ruling Date: 02/13/1997; Ruling Judge: Woodrow Brand, Jr.; Disposition: Appellee's motion for rehearing is denied. Payne, J., would grant.


EN BANC
97-CA-00806-COA

COLEMAN, Deceased, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIE L.: Margaret M. Galle v. Sandra Faye McVey and Melvin L. McVey Jackson Chancery Court; LC Case#: 952328; Ruling Date: 05/16/1997; Ruling Judge: William Myers; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
97-KA-01220-COA

Gayle, Dennis C. a/k/a Dennis Caral Gayle v. State of Mississippi Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9610193; Ruling Date: 07/31/1997; Ruling Judge: Kathy Jackson; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
97-CC-01313-COA

Baugh, Mary Joyce v. Central Mississippi Planning and Development District and American States Insurance Company Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 96313CIV; Ruling Date: 09/23/1997; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
97-CC-01492-COA

McCrary, Paul T. v. City of Biloxi, Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 9700017; Ruling Date: 10/21/1997; Ruling Judge: Robert Walker; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
97-KA-01572-COA

Little, Lonnie v. State of Mississippi Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case#: 96216CR; Ruling Date: 11/12/1997; Ruling Judge: John Montgomery; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. McMillin, C.J., would grant.


EN BANC
97-CA-01645-COA

Sullivan, Linda Juawice (Stringer) v. Rodney Lane Stringer Simpson Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950153; Ruling Date: 12/12/1997; Ruling Judge: J. Buffington; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
98-CC-00773-COA

Turner, Gretchen v. J. P. Mills Company and Federated Mutual Insurance Company Lee Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98013; Ruling Date: 04/17/1998; Ruling Judge: Barry Ford; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.