Mississippi Court of Appeals

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June 26, 2001

06/26/2001 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Chandler, David Anthony
X 2000-CA-00142-COA

Mallette, Milburn v. Church of God International, Dr. James D. Jenkins, Rev. Carl E. Allen, Rev. Garner E. (Bill) Allen, Rev. Pettis E. Brewer, Rev. James E. Gholson, Rev. Lenzy Evans, Rev. Bevon Joe Smith, Dr. Ray H. Hughes, Rev. David Lee Meadows, Rev. Troy Alvin Baggett, R Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 94-00306; Ruling Date: 12/16/1999; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Chandler, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County granting summary judgment in favor of Appellees is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Concur. Irving, J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion.

Chandler, David Anthony
X 2000-CA-00288-COA

Trilogy Communications, Inc. v. Thomas Truck Lease, Inc. Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-166; Ruling Date: 01/24/2000; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Consolidated With 2000-CA-00290-COA Trilogy Communications, Inc. v. Thomas Truck Lease, Inc.; Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case#: 18,600; Ruling Date: 01/24/2000; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Majority Opinion: Chandler, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lowndes County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Concur. McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Not Participating.

Myers, William H.
XX 1999-CA-02078-COA

Haney, Bob v. Pat Haney Union Chancery Court; LC Case#: 97-0276; Ruling Date: 12/15/1999; Ruling Judge: John Ross, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Union County is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Concur. Irving, J., Concurs in result only. McMillin, C.J., Lee, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Chandler, J. Votes: Payne, J., Thomas, J., Join.

Irving, Tyree
X 1999-CA-02042-COA

Serton, Bobby v. Bettie Serton Lauderdale Chancery Court; LC Case#: 97-054S; Ruling Date: 11/09/1999; Ruling Judge: Sarah Springer; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Lauderdale County granting a divorce to appellee, awarding child support in the amount of $50 per month, finding Appellant in contempt of court and ordering appellant incarcerated for failing to pay child support is affirmed. Appellant taxed with statutory damages and costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

Irving, Tyree
X 2000-KA-00445-COA

Pearson, Fredrick Jr. a/k/a Fred L. Pearson v. State of Mississippi Calhoun Circuit Court; LC Case#: CK97-194; Ruling Date: 08/17/1999; Ruling Judge: Henry Lackey; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Calhoun County Circuit Court of conviction of sale of cocaine and sentence to serve twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with five years suspended, is affirmed. Calhoun County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

Irving, Tyree
X 2000-CA-00674-COA

Vance, John Paul v. State of Mississippi Calhoun Circuit Court; LC Case#: C99-086; Ruling Date: 04/03/2000; Ruling Judge: R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Calhoun County denying the Appellant's motion for post-conviction relief is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

Irving, Tyree
XX 2000-SA-00725-COA

The Public Employees' Retirement System v. Ocenious Thomas Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 251-99-0035; Ruling Date: 03/06/2000; Ruling Judge: James Graves, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County reversing the decision of PERS and holding that the Appellee is entitled to disability benefits is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Joins.

Lee, L. Joseph
X 2000-CA-00639-COA

King, Will v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case#: 14-CI-99-68; Ruling Date: 05/03/2000; Ruling Judge: Elzy Smith, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Coahoma County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

Lee, L. Joseph
X 2000-CA-00761-COA

Wilson, Norman T. v. Mississippi Power Company, a subsidiary of The Southern Company, d/b/a "Power Call Security" Lauderdale Chancery Court; LC Case#: 99-885-S; Ruling Date: 05/01/2000; Ruling Judge: Sarah Springer; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The appeal is dismissed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

Payne, Mary Libby
X 2000-KA-00629-COA

Little, Marlon v. State of Mississippi Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR-99-0172; Ruling Date: 02/04/2000; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Claiborne County Circuit Court of conviction for the unlawful sale of cocaine and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Claiborne County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

Payne, Mary Libby
XX 2000-KA-00848-COA

Jones, Clarence "BoHead" a/k/a Bohead Jones v. State of Mississippi Calhoun Circuit Court; LC Case#: CK96-070; Ruling Date: 05/04/2000; Ruling Judge: R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Calhoun County Circuit Court of conviction on Count I, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, and sentence of thirty years with ten years suspended is affirmed in part. However, this case is remanded to the trial court for on-the-record findings as to pretext on the Batson issue. Calhoun County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Chandler, J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Join.

Payne, Mary Libby
X 2000-CA-00976-COA

Palmere, Cynthia v. Henry E. Curtis Harrison Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case#: C2402-98-1174; Ruling Date: 05/19/2000; Ruling Judge: Walter Teel; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Chancery Court is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Thomas, J., Not Participating.

Payne, Mary Libby
X 2000-KA-01376-COA

Stokes, Bobby Todd v. State of Mississippi Yalobusha Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: CR-2000-04-CY2; Ruling Date: 08/16/2000; Ruling Judge: George Carlson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Yalobusha County Circuit Court of conviction of statutory rape and sentence of forty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Yalobusha County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

Payne, Mary Libby
X 2000-CA-01429-COA

Herbrandson, Carmen v. Kim Thompson Leake Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-CV-045-LE; Ruling Date: 06/02/2000; Ruling Judge: V. Cotten; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Leake County Circuit Court is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

King, Leslie D.
X 1999-CA-01766-COA

Weston, Dian v. Gary Mounts Madison Chancery Court; LC Case#: 31962; Ruling Date: 07/21/1999; Ruling Judge: William Lutz; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Madison County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

King, Leslie D.
X 2000-CA-00362-COA

Benton, Sarah H. v. William R. Harkins Sunflower Chancery Court; LC Case#: 98-0353; Ruling Date: 02/23/2000; Ruling Judge: Jane Weathersby; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Sunflower County is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-KA-00123-COA

Gates, Torris v. State of Mississippi Chickasaw Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: HK98-003B; Ruling Date: 03/26/1999; Ruling Judge: Henry Lackey; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Chickasaw County of conviction of burglary of a dwelling and sentence of twenty-five years with ten years suspended leaving fifteen years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections; and to pay $100 to victim's compensation fund, is affirmed. Chickasaw County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-KA-00497-COA

McLaughlin, Ronnie v. State of Mississippi Wayne Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-98-K; Ruling Date: 12/20/1999; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Wayne County of conviction of aggravated assault 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., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

EN BANC
XXX 1999-KA-00741-COA

Fulcher, Jonathan a/k/a Jonathan M. Fulcher v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 16598; Ruling Date: 12/21/1998; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: On motion for rehearing the original opinion is withdrawn and this opinion substituted. The judgment of the Lauderdale County Circuit Court of conviction of attempted robbery as an habitual offender and sentence to life imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole is affirmed. Lauderdale County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Payne, J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Votes: Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Join. Dissenting Opinion: King, P.J. Votes: Irving, J., Joins. Disposition: Motion for rehearing is granted.

EN BANC
XX 1999-KA-01161-COA

Williams, Roger Lee Jr. v. State of Mississippi DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR99249; Ruling Date: 06/15/1999; Ruling Judge: George Ready; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: On Motion for Rehearing, the original opinion is withdrawn and this opinion substituted. The judgment of the DeSoto County Circuit Court of conviction of Count I of disorderly conduct and sentence of zero days jail time and zero days suspended time; Count II of simple assault on a law enforcement officer and sentence of five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. DeSoto County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Concur. Chandler, J., Not Participating. Concurring Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Joins. Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Chandler, J., not participating.

EN BANC
1999-KA-01367-COA

Beard, Cheryl v. State of Mississippi Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98278; Ruling Date: 08/16/1999; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing denied.

Southwick, Leslie H.
X 1999-CA-01836-COA

Robison, Thomas Lee v. Carol Denise Robison Lanford Sunflower Chancery Court; LC Case#: 24305; Ruling Date: 07/28/1999; Ruling Judge: Jane Weathersby; Disposition: The Chancery Court of Sunflower County is ordered to provide findings as to the facts that it found justified a change in custody, to conduct such interview of the child as may be necessary but only if statements the child earlier made to the chancellor are thought relevant to the fact finding, and to certify the findings to this court within sixty days of this date.

EN BANC
1999-CA-02003-COA

Perret, Jules v. John T. Loflin d/b/a Loflin Sand and Gravel Rankin Chancery Court; LC Case#: 42372; Ruling Date: 11/08/1999; Ruling Judge: Thomas Zebert; Disposition: Appellee's motion for rehearing denied. King, P.J., would grant.

EN BANC
2000-CA-00007-COA

Wilner, Iris M. v. M. Neal White, III, M.D., Gulf Coast OB/GYN, Inc., Calvin George Durel, Jr., M.D. and Pascagoula Anesthesia Ltd. Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98-0054(1); Ruling Date: 11/29/1999; Ruling Judge: Dale Harkey; Disposition: Appellees' motions for rehearing denied. McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., and Chandler, J., would grant.

EN BANC
2000-KA-00228-COA

Perkins, Eddie Charles v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 11313; Ruling Date: 10/19/1999; Ruling Judge: John Kitchens; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing denied.

EN BANC
2000-KA-00242-COA

Adams, Michael a/k/a Michael Murry Adams v. State of Mississippi Lafayette Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-132; Ruling Date: 01/13/2000; Ruling Judge: Henry Lackey; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing denied.

EN BANC
2000-WC-00782-COA

Napier, Sheila v. Franklin Manufacturing Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Chickasaw Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: H-99-066A; Ruling Date: 03/04/2000; Ruling Judge: Henry Lackey; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing and response thereto denied.