07/22/2003 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Myers, William H.
X  2002-CA-00687-COA

Lester M. Hopson, Jr. v. Sandra Denise Childs Hopson; Alcorn Chancery Court; LC Case #: 99-0483(02); Ruling Date: 02/04/2002; Ruling Judge: Jacqueline Mask; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Alcorn County Chancery Court is affirmed in part and reversed and rendered in part. Costs of this appeal are to be divided equally. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges, Thomas, Lee, Irving, Chandler and Griffis, JJ., concur.

Trumel Keith Cox v. State of Mississippi; Yazoo Circuit Court; LC Case #: 7998; Ruling Date: 03/18/2002; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Yazoo County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. All costs of this appeal are assessed to Yazoo County. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges, Thomas, Lee, Myers and Griffis, JJ., concur. Chandler, J., not participating.

Antonio Granger a/k/a Antonio Terrell Granger a/k/a Abby v. State of Mississippi; Washington Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2000-424; Ruling Date: 10/23/2001; Ruling Judge: Richard Smith; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Washington County of conviction of possession of marijuana with intent to sell, transfer or distribute and sentence of thirty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections as a habitual offender is affirmed. All costs of this appeal are assessed against Washington County. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges, Lee, Irving, Myers, Chandler and Griffis, JJ., concur.

Harry Edward Klauser, D.V.M. v. Linda Gayle Klauser; Lee Chancery Court; LC Case #: 00-0799; Ruling Date: 01/23/2002; Ruling Judge: Jacqueline Mask; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lee County Chancery Court is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. All costs of this appeal are assessed against the appellant. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges, Lee, Irving, Myers, Chandler and Griffis, JJ., concur.

Michael Kitchens v. Estate of Sharon Snoddy Kitchens, Deceased; Pike Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2001-100; Ruling Date: 03/28/2002; Ruling Judge: W. McGehee, II; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Pike County is affirmed. All costs of this appeal are assessed to the appellant. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges, Lee, Irving, Myers, Chandler and Griffis, JJ., concur.

James Donald Piercy v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR 2002-215 R(D); Ruling Date: 07/22/2002; Ruling Judge: George Ready; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of DeSoto County of conviction of sexual battery and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $1,000 is affirmed. Costs of this appeal are assessed to DeSoto County. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges, Lee, Irving, Myers, Chandler and Griffis, JJ., concur.

James T. Hill, Jr. v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV2002-25RD; Ruling Date: 03/01/2002; Ruling Judge: George Ready; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the DeSoto County Circuit Court denying post-conviction collateral relief is affirmed. All costs of this appeal are assessed against DeSoto County. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, Thomas, Lee, Irving, Myers, Chandler and Griffis, JJ., concur.

Clifton Lewis Holifield v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: A2402-99-162; Ruling Date: 07/05/2001; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Stay of Mandate granted. Order entered.

Marcus Roberson v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 200-0038; Ruling Date: 04/27/2001; Ruling Judge: Elzy Smith, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. Griffis, J., not participating.

Bob G. Willis and Timothy Carey Willis v. State of Mississippi; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI-99-0159; Ruling Date: 04/23/2001; Ruling Judge: Richard McKenzie; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.

Patrick Lippincott v. Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics; Clay Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2000-58; Ruling Date: 10/08/2001; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Disposition: Upon consideration of the appellant's motion for rehearing and the appellee's response to the motion, the motion for rehearing is denied. King, P.J., and Myers, J., would grant. Lee and Chandler, JJ., not participating.

Dr. A. P. Soriano v. Guy Gillespie and Guy Gillespie d/b/a Paradigm Access; Neshoba Circuit Court; LC Case #: 00-CV-242-NS; Ruling Date: 11/07/2001; Ruling Judge: V. Cotten; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.

Gloria Vance Byars v. William S. Byars, Jr.; Calhoun Chancery Court; LC Case #: 91-322; Ruling Date: 12/19/2001; Ruling Judge: Glenn Alderson; Disposition: Upon consideration of the appellee's motion for rehearing and the appellant's response to the motion, the motion for rehearing is denied. Irving, J., would grant. Griffis, J., not participating.

Christopher Burchfield v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-348-RD; Ruling Date: 02/15/2002; Ruling Judge: George Ready; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of DeSoto County is reversed and remanded for a new trial. All costs of this appeal are assessed to DeSoto County. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King and Southwick, P.JJ., Bridges and Lee, JJ., concur. Chandler, J., not participating. Dissenting Opinion: Myers, J. Votes: Thomas and Griffis, JJ., join this opinion.

Steven Stanley v. State of Mississippi; Pearl River Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2002-0216; Ruling Date: 05/15/2002; Ruling Judge: R. Prichard, III; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.

Harry Lamar Fortenberry v. State of Mississippi; Neshoba Circuit Court; LC Case #: 02-CV-0057-NS-C; Ruling Date: 05/23/2002; Ruling Judge: V. Cotten; Disposition: Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss is granted. All costs of appeal are assessed to Neshoba County. Order entered.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA v. Lorrie Magee; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI-020012; Ruling Date: 06/13/2002; Ruling Judge: Robert Walker; Disposition: Motion to Dismiss is granted. All costs of appeal are assessed to the appellants. Order entered.