Mississippi Court of Appeals

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July 20, 1999

07/20/1999 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Thomas, James E.
XX 98-CA-00087-COA

J. L. W. W. and M. F. W. v. Clarke County Department of Human Services, by Clayton R. Barnett, Social Services Regional Director, and M. S. W., C. L. W., J. L. W., and B. S. W., Minors, by and through their Next Friend Clayton R. Barnett Clarke Chancery Court; LC Case#: A4190; Ruling Date: 12/18/1997; Ruling Judge: Sarah Springer; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Clarke County Chancery Court is reversed and remanded for a new trial. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Payne, J.


Payne, Mary Libby
X 97-CA-00614-COA

Rogers, Jesse, Robert Strickland, Susan Strickland, Gilbert A. Hall, Barbara J. Hall, Audrey T. C. Oliver and Virginia Oliver v. Clifton B. Marlin, Packaging Corporation of America, Jimmie U. Crane and Johnny Crane Itawamba Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950231; Ruling Date: 03/17/1997; Ruling Judge: John Ross, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Itawamba County Chancery Court is affirmed. Costs of appeal are taxed one-half to Appellants/Cross-Appellees and one-half to Appellees/Cross-Appellants. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.


Payne, Mary Libby
X 97-CA-01530-COA

Otts, Ronnie v. State of Mississippi Monroe Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR95049; Ruling Date: 10/30/1997; Ruling Judge: Thomas Gardner, III; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Monroe County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Monroe County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.


Payne, Mary Libby
XX 98-CA-00647-COA

Taylor (Rodgers), Karen v. Rodney Taylor Washington Chancery Court; LC Case#: 54272; Ruling Date: 03/20/1998; Ruling Judge: William Griffin, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Washington County is reversed and rendered. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Concur. Southwick, P.J., Concurs in result only. Moore, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Bridges, J. Votes: Thomas, J., Joins.


Payne, Mary Libby
X 1998-WC-01240-COA

Ladnier, Betty J. v. Shoney's Inn and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 96545; Ruling Date: 07/28/1998; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Concur. Moore, J., Thomas, J., Not Participating.


Lee, L. Joseph
X 98-CA-00324-COA

Carlton, Frank, Executor of the Estate of Mary W. Caillouet, Deceased; Frances C. Carlton, Martha C. Decareaux and Rickey Deangelo v. Mississippi Transportation Commission Washington Special Court of Eminent Domain; LC Case#: CO970182; Ruling Date: 02/24/1998; Ruling Judge: Rodger Wasson; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Special Court of Eminent Domain of Washington County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. King, P.J., Irving, J., Moore, J., Not Participating.


Lee, L. Joseph
X 98-CA-00382-COA

Hall, Lucille M. v. Lynne E. Martin Bowman, Lealone E. Martin and Lucile Sissell Martin Panola Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 9606163; Ruling Date: 03/03/1997; Ruling Judge: Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Panola County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Irving, J., Moore, J., Not Participating.


Lee, L. Joseph
XX 1998-CA-01001-COA

Dubard, Robert v. Biloxi H.M.A., Inc., d/b/a Biloxi Regional Medical Center Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 9700069; Ruling Date: 04/17/1998; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court is reversed and remanded for proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Bridges, J., Concur. Irving, J., Concurs in result only. Diaz, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Joins.


Irving, Tyree
X 1998-CA-01160-COA

Crase, Patricia v. Elizabeth R. Hahn, Diane Tippitt and Cryeleike of Mississippi, Inc. DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case#: CV970063; Ruling Date: 06/03/1998; Ruling Judge: George Ready; Majority Opinion:Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Desoto County Circuit Court granting a motion for directed verdict in favor of Elizabeth Hahn, Diane Tippitt, Crye-Leike of Mississippi, Inc. is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 97-KA-01365-COA

Reed, Reginald Bernard v. State of Mississippi Tate Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR9721; Ruling Date: 10/10/1997; Ruling Judge: Andrew Baker; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Tate County Circuit Court of conviction of burglary and sentence of five years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with four and one-half years suspended is affirmed. Tate County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 98-CA-00069-COA

Dunn, Oddis and Lee Morris Dunn v. BL Development Corporation Tunica Chancery Court; LC Case#: GN970033; Ruling Date: 11/17/1997; Ruling Judge: Jon Barnwell; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Tunica County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellants taxed equally with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
XX 1998-CA-01334-COA

Tower Loan of Mississippi, Inc. v. Jimmy Jones and Debra A. Jones Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case#: 980057; Ruling Date: 08/10/1998; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Copiah County Circuit Court is reversed and rendered. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Payne, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Irving, J. Votes: Payne, J., Joins.


Bridges, Billy G.
X 97-KA-00781-COA

Jones, Jeffrey a/k/a Jeffrey Earl Jones a/k/a Jeff Jones v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 962289; Ruling Date: 05/05/1997; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, Jr.; Majority Opinion:Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County of conviction of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and sentence to fifteen years, with twelve years suspended, three years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and three years of supervised probation is affirmed. Hinds County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.


Bridges, Billy G.
XX 98-CA-00181-COA

Community Extended Care Centers, Inc. v. Board of Supervisors for Humphreys County, Mississippi and Humphreys County, Mississippi Humphreys Chancery Court; LC Case#: 960172; Ruling Date: 01/20/1998; Ruling Judge: William Griffin, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Humphreys County Chancery Court granting summary judgment to the Appellees is reversed and judgment is rendered in favor of Community Extended Care Centers, Inc. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Irving, J., Moore, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: King, P.J.


Bridges, Billy G.
X 1998-SA-01070-COA

Barrett Refining Corporation and M & S Petroleum, Inc. v. Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: G971116; Ruling Date: 05/27/1998; Ruling Judge: Stuart Robinson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Hinds County affirming the order of the Mississippi Commission of Environmental Quality is affirmed. Appellant, M&S Petroleum, Inc., taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 98-KA-00416-COA

Rhyne, Marshall a/k/a Marshall Adolphus Rhyne v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 21197; Ruling Date: 03/04/1998; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County of conviction of grand larceny and sentence as a habitual offender to five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $1,000.00 is affirmed. Lauderdale County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.


King, Leslie D.
X 97-CA-01547-COA

Cox, David M., Paul D. Eavenson and Gulf Forestry Associates, Inc. v. F-S Prestress, Inc. Forrest Chancery Court; LC Case#: 54869; Ruling Date: 11/17/1997; Ruling Judge: Johnny Williams; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Forrest County is affirmed. Statutory penalties and interest are awarded. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Bridges, J., Moore, J., Not Participating.


King, Leslie D.
X 1998-WC-00974-COA

Flowers, Diane v. Panola Mills Inc. and Travelers Insurance Company Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: CV980001; Ruling Date: 04/14/1998; Ruling Judge: Andrew Baker; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Panola County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.


King, Leslie D.
XX 1998-KA-01152-COA

Leffingwell, Donald Warren v. State of Mississippi Carroll Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 3228; Ruling Date: 05/28/1998; Ruling Judge: C. Morgan, III; Majority Opinion:King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Carroll County Circuit Court of conviction of murder and sentence of life imprisonment without parole in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Carroll County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Irving, J.


EN BANC
XX 96-CA-00408-COA

Vu, Luong Dominique v. Bac Luu Clayton and Muise Xuan d/b/a Xuan Houng Restaurant Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 9400189; Ruling Date: 03/12/1996; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County is affirmed in part and reversed and remanded in part. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Votes: Southwick, P.J., Irving, J., Join.


EN BANC
97-CA-00342-COA

Barber, Annie Jewell v. Balboa Life Insurance Company Forrest Chancery Court; LC Case#: 940894GN; Ruling Date: 08/19/1996; Ruling Judge: James Thomas, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. McMillin, C.J., would grant.


EN BANC
97-CT-00839-COA

Jones, Eric v. State of Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LC Case#: 970097; Ruling Date: 06/20/1997; Ruling Judge: Mike Smith; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
97-CA-00862-COA

Paepke, Jerry v. North Mississippi Medical Center, Inc. and Dr. Alan Brown and Dr. Michael Currie Lee Circuit Court; LC Case#: 95158; Ruling Date: 06/06/1997; Ruling Judge: Thomas Gardner, III; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. McMillin, C.J., would grant.


EN BANC
97-CA-01203-COA

Welch, Mary Beth Shoemake v. Jerry Wayne Welch Jones Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 960476; Ruling Date: 09/02/1997; Ruling Judge: Franklin McKenzie, J; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
97-KA-01225-COA

Armstrong, Robert Earl v. State of Mississippi Calhoun Circuit Court; LC Case#: CK96020; Ruling Date: 08/13/1997; Ruling Judge: Henry Lackey; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.


EN BANC
97-CA-01387-COA

Hageney, Timothy and Toni Hageney v. Jackson Furniture of Danville, Inc. Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case#: 950210; Ruling Date: 05/15/1997; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
97-KA-01407-COA

Smith, Kenny Ray v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 10057; Ruling Date: 10/21/1997; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
XX 97-CA-01476-COA

Thornhill, John Alex v. Glen Chapman Clarke Chancery Court; LC Case#: 970214; Ruling Date: 10/21/1997; Ruling Judge: Sarah Springer; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Clarke County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating. Concurring Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Joins.


EN BANC
97-CP-01489-COA

Meshell, Rickey Dale v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 9700076; Ruling Date: 10/01/1997; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
97-KA-01512-COA

McKnight, Michael Eugene v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9600354; Ruling Date: 10/21/1997; Ruling Judge: Robert Walker; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
X 98-CA-00079-COA

Rayburn, III, Dr. Samuel Thomas v. Kim Collins Rayburn Madison Chancery Court; LC Case#: 97287; Ruling Date: 12/17/1997; Ruling Judge: Derek Parker; Majority Opinion:Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Madison County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Concur. Irving, J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion. Moore, J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
98-CC-00451-COA

Sealed Power Corp. and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA v. Hazel Young Marshall Circuit Court; LC Case#: M95039; Ruling Date: 02/17/1998; Ruling Judge: Henry Lackey; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
98-CA-00477-COA

Peters, Daniel v. Theresa Peters Harrison Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9603308; Ruling Date: 02/20/1998; Ruling Judge: Jason Floyd, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
X 98-KA-00739-COA

Northington, Charlie Curtis v. State of Mississippi Monroe Circuit Court; LC Case#: 97CR105; Ruling Date: 03/06/1998; Ruling Judge: Thomas Gardner, III; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Monroe County Circuit Court of conviction of possession of cocaine and sentence of three years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $1,000 is affirmed. Monroe 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., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
98-CA-00764-COA

Wininger, Linda K. v. Ameristar Casinos, Inc. and Ameristar Casino Vicksburg, Inc. Warren Circuit Court; LC Case#: 970108CI; Ruling Date: 04/14/1998; Ruling Judge: Frank Vollor; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. King, P.J., Diaz and Lee, JJ., would grant.