Mississippi Court of Appeals

Hand Down Lists
July 17, 2001

07/17/2001 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Myers, William H.
XX 2000-KM-00590-COA

Jones, Donald C. a/k/a Donald Christopher Jones v. State of Mississippi Franklin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-0023KR; Ruling Date: 02/28/2000; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Franklin County Circuit Court of conviction of DUI-first offense is reversed and remanded. Franklin County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Join.

Myers, William H.
X 2000-CA-01302-COA

Richardson, Shirley Ann v. Cedric Lewis Richardson Tate Chancery Court; LC Case#: 99-5-163 M; Ruling Date: 07/18/2000; Ruling Judge: Melvin McClure; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Tate County awarding physical custody of minor children to Appellee 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., Chandler, J., Concur. Irving, J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion.

Irving, Tyree
X 2000-KA-00446-COA

Sharma, Vinod a/k/a Sharma Vinod v. State of Mississippi DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR99-467; Ruling Date: 02/22/2000; Ruling Judge: George Ready; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of DeSoto County of conviction on Count I: sale of cocaine and sentence of three years; Count II: conviction of sale of cocaine and sentence of ten years with seven years suspended with sentences to run consecutively, all in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and to pay restitution in the amount of $350 is affirmed. DeSoto 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.

Lee, L. Joseph
X 1999-KA-02014-COA

Young, William v. State of Mississippi Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 99-116-CR; Ruling Date: 12/03/1999; Ruling Judge: Kenneth Thomas; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Bolivar County of conviction of two counts of uttering a forgery and sentence of three years per count in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with sentences imposed in the two counts to run concurrently and consecutively to any and all sentences previously imposed, and pay restitution in the amount of $652 and $643.09 is affirmed. Bolivar County 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. Southwick, P.J., Concurs in result only.

Lee, L. Joseph
X 2000-KA-00765-COA

Cotton, Rudolph v. State of Mississippi Amite Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2556; Ruling Date: 10/19/1998; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Amite County of conviction of the sale of cocaine within a church zone and sentence of thirty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $5,000 is affirmed. Amite County 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., Concurs in result only.

Thomas, James E.
X 1999-KA-01757-COA

Fleming, Oscar Dion v. State of Mississippi Attala Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-0015; Ruling Date: 09/15/1999; Ruling Judge: C. Morgan, III; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Attala County Circuit Court of conviction of the sale of cocaine, a Schedule II controlled substance, and sentence of twelve 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., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

Thomas, James E.
X 2000-KA-00261-COA

Smiley, Mark Anthony v. State of Mississippi Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case#: 97-10-208; Ruling Date: 03/03/1999; Ruling Judge: Kathy Jackson; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jackson County of conviction of Count I kidnapping and Count II kidnapping and sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections on each Count, said sentences to be served concurrently is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Southwick, P.J., Concurs in result only.

Bridges, Billy G.
X 2000-CP-00959-COA

Thomas, La Don v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case#: 14-CI-98003-5; Ruling Date: 05/17/2000; Ruling Judge: Elzy Smith, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Coahoma County denying the Appellant post-conviction relief is hereby affirmed. Coahoma County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur.

Payne, Mary Libby
X 1999-CA-01909-COA

Robberson, Gary v. Jewell Wheeler Burton, Ricky Dewayne Fikes and Nancy Lena Wheeler Fikes Itawamba Chancery Court; LC Case#: 97-0207; Ruling Date: 10/19/1999; Ruling Judge: John Ross, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Itawamba County is reversed and remanded for further proceedings. Appellant and Appellee 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-KA-00222-COA

Bridges, James Wesley v. State of Mississippi Leflore Circuit Court; LC Case#: 23,622; Ruling Date: 01/14/2000; Ruling Judge: Margaret Carey-McCray; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Leflore County Circuit Court of conviction of aggravated assault and sentence of fourteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with four years suspended is affirmed. Leflore 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-KA-00306-COA

McDonald, Tyrone v. State of Mississippi Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-0114; Ruling Date: 01/24/2000; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Claiborne County Circuit Court of conviction of sale of cocaine and sentence of twelve 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
X 2000-CA-01235-COA

Rusche, Freddie H. II a/k/a Henry F. Rusche Jr. v. State of Mississippi Yazoo Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2000-CI30; Ruling Date: 07/21/2000; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Yazoo County Circuit Court of denial of post-conviction relief is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Irving, J., Concurs in result only.

King, Leslie D.
X 1999-CA-02090-COA

Ball, Grace L. v. Dominion Insurance Corporation Winston Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98-0125CVL; Ruling Date: 12/13/1999; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Winston County of summary judgment in favor of the Appellee 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.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
XX 2000-CA-00610-COA

Bodne, Jack D. v. Alice Susan King Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: G-97-2264W4; Ruling Date: 03/22/2000; Ruling Judge: Pat Wise; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of The First Judicial District of Hinds county is reversed and remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: Lee, J., Joins.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-CA-00633-COA

Brown, David Earl v. Evelyn Joyce Akin Lauderdale Chancery Court; LC Case#: 98-977-S; Ruling Date: 02/25/2000; Ruling Judge: Sarah Springer; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Lauderdale County is reversed and judgment is rendered for the Appellant confirming his title to that property described in the 1987 quitclaim deed from the Appellee. Appellee 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-KM-00696-COA

Davis, Joseph Jr. v. City of Biloxi Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: B-2402-99-00192; Ruling Date: 03/20/2000; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The appeal from the judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. 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
1999-KA-00993-COA

Wright, Danny J. v. State of Mississippi Pearl River Circuit Court; LC Case#: 101631; Ruling Date: 04/23/1999; Ruling Judge: R. Prichard, III; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.

EN BANC
1999-KA-01101-COA

Lawrence, Larry Wesley v. State of Mississippi Scott Circuit Court; LC Case#: 5004; Ruling Date: 06/15/1999; Ruling Judge: Marcus Gordon; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.

EN BANC
1999-CA-01682-COA

Carroll, James Willie and Nancy K. Carroll v. Charlie Henry and Ruby Henry Scott Chancery Court; LC Case#: 97614; Ruling Date: 01/29/1999; Ruling Judge: H. Clark, II; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Rehearing is denied. Southwick, P.J., not participating.

EN BANC
1999-CA-02038-COA

Kmart Corporation v. Yvonne Lee Warren Circuit Court; LC Case#: 97,0015-CI; Ruling Date: 11/18/1999; Ruling Judge: Isadore Patrick, Jr.; Disposition: Motion to dismiss on motion for rehearing granted.

Lee, L. Joseph
X 1999-CA-02068-COA

PROFILET, CYNTHIA C. AND WILLIAM BINDLEY PROFILET, JR., IN THE MATTER OF THE DISSOLUTION OF THE MARRIAGE OF : William Bindley Profilet, Jr. v. Cynthia C. Profilet Madison Chancery Court; LC Case#: 25-876; Ruling Date: 10/26/1999; Ruling Judge: Gail Shaw-Pierson; Disposition: Motion for Rehearing denied. Bridges, Lee and Irving, JJ., would grant. Lee, J., dissents with separate opinion joined by Bridges, J.

EN BANC
XX 1999-KA-02094-COA

Dixon, Reginald B. a/k/a Reginald Bercell Dixon a/k/a "BoBe" v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 055-99; Ruling Date: 09/16/1999; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County of conviction of possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute and sentence of sixty years as a habitual offender in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Lauderdale County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Payne, J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Myers, J., Concur. Irving, J., Concurs in result only. Chandler, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Lee, J.

EN BANC
2000-WC-00435-COA

Good Earth Development, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. James A. Rogers Madison Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-0161; Ruling Date: 12/09/1999; Ruling Judge: John Kitchens; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Rehearing is denied. McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Thomas and Irving, JJ., would grant.

EN BANC
2000-CA-01001-COA

McAdoo, Korey, a minor by and through his mother and next friend, Sharon McAdoo v. The City of Tupelo, Tupelo Police Department, X, XX, XXX, and XXX being any and all Police Officers on duty at the Tupelo Coliseum on January 17, 1998 Lee Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-085 (G) L; Ruling Date: 05/15/2000; Ruling Judge: Thomas Gardner, III; Disposition: Joint Application for Dismissal granted. All costs of appeal are assessed to the appellant. Order entered.

EN BANC
2000-CA-01498-COA

McLarty, Mike v. Judy McLarty Tippah Chancery Court; LC Case#: 90-140; Ruling Date: 08/07/2000; Ruling Judge: Norman Gillespie; Disposition: Joint Motion to Dismiss granted. All costs of appeal are taxed to the appellant. Order entered.