Mississippi Court of Appeals

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August 01, 2000

08/01/2000 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Thomas, James E.
X 1999-CC-00170-COA

Mississippi Department of Corrections v. Willie B. Gooden Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9970025; Ruling Date: 12/28/1998; Ruling Judge: Shirley Byers; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Sunflower County Circuit Court is reversed and rendered. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Concur. Irving, J., Concurs in result only. Myers, J., Not Participating.


Thomas, James E.
X 1999-KA-00479-COA

DeSalvo, Pete J. Jr. v. State of Mississippi Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2301990003; Ruling Date: 02/25/1999; Ruling Judge: Kathy Jackson; Majority Opinion:Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hancock County of conviction of Count I of burglary and sentence of seven years (7) and Count X of burglary and sentence of seven (7) years to run consecutively to sentence in Count I, all 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., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


Thomas, James E.
X 1999-CP-00921-COA

Weaver, Michael H. a/k/a Michael Herbert Weaver v. State of Mississippi Chickasaw Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: HK97020C; Ruling Date: 05/07/1999; Ruling Judge: Henry Lackey; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Chickasaw County denying post-conviction relief is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Chickasaw County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


Payne, Mary Libby
XX 1999-CA-00027-COA

Brown, Donald v. Virginia (Gordon) Brown Copiah Chancery Court; LC Case#: 26680; Ruling Date: 12/10/1998; Ruling Judge: Donald Patterson; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Copiah County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Irving, J., Moore, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Bridges, J. Votes: Lee, J., Thomas, J., Join.


Payne, Mary Libby
X 1999-CA-00832-COA

Cook, David, Individually, Zoe Ann Cook, Individually, Rachel Ann Cook, a minor, by and through her parents, David Cook and Zoe Ann Cook and David Cook, Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Daniel Cook and Janice K. Conerly, Individually, and as Conserva v. Johnnie Stringer, Peggie Stringer and Nancy Stringer Marion Circuit Court; LC Case#: 980052; Ruling Date: 04/09/0999; Ruling Judge: R. Prichard, III; Majority Opinion:Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Marion County is affirmed. All costs of this appeal are taxed one- half to David and Zoe Ann Cook and one-half to Janice K. Conerly. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


Moore, Dudley Rook, III
X 1998-CP-01103-COA

Shumpert, Kevin Antonio v. State of Mississippi Lee Circuit Court; LC Case#: 97228; Ruling Date: 02/18/1998; Ruling Judge: Frank Russell; Majority Opinion: Moore, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lee County Circuit Court denying Shumpert's Motion for post conviction relief is affirmed. Lee 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. Myers, J., Not Participating.


Lee, L. Joseph
X 1999-KA-00744-COA

Brown, John Oscar a/k/a Oscar Brown v. State of Mississippi Attala Circuit Court; LC Case#: 990004; Ruling Date: 03/18/1999; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Attala County of conviction of aggravated assault and sentence to fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sentence imposed shall run consecutively to any and all sentences previously imposed. Attala County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


Lee, L. Joseph
X 1999-CA-01765-COA

Ingram, Robert W. v. State of Mississippi Lamar Circuit Court; LC Case#: PC-51; Ruling Date: 10/18/1999; Ruling Judge: R. Prichard, III; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lamar 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., Irving, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


Lee, L. Joseph
X 1999-WC-02041-COA

King, Natasha v. Norrell Services, Inc. and Continental Casualty Company Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: CV99-0140CP; Ruling Date: 12/02/1999; Ruling Judge: George Carlson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Panola County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


Bridges, Billy G.
XX 1998-KA-01590-COA

Frazier, John T. v. State of Mississippi Union Circuit Court; LC Case#: 97145; Ruling Date: 09/23/1998; Ruling Judge: R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Union County Circuit Court of conviction of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute is reversed and rendered. Union County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Irving, J. Votes: Southwick, P.J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Join.


Bridges, Billy G.
X 1999-KA-00627-COA

Phillips, Lacy v. State of Mississippi Quitman Circuit Court; LC Case#: 5564; Ruling Date: 04/19/1999; Ruling Judge: Kenneth Thomas; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Quitman County of conviction of felony driving under the influence and sentence of four years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections to run consecutive to any and all sentences previously imposed is affirmed. Quitman County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


Bridges, Billy G.
X 1999-KA-00815-COA

Reed, Tavares v. State of Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LC Case#: 991215; Ruling Date: 04/05/1999; Ruling Judge: Mike Smith; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Pike County conviction of two counts of unlawful sale of cocaine within 1500 feet of a church and sentence of sixty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections for each count to run concurrently and $10,000 fine for each count is affirmed. All costs of this appeal are assessed to Pike County. Pike County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


Bridges, Billy G.
X 1999-WC-01556-COA

Scarborough, Willis P. v. Mississippi Department of Transportation/Highway Department and Mississippi Transportation Commission Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case#: 990102; Ruling Date: 09/02/1999; Ruling Judge: Richard McKenzie; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Forrest County affirming the decision of the Workers' Compensation Commission is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


King, Leslie D.
X 1998-KA-01665-COA

Jones, Adrian v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 1649-A; Ruling Date: 07/30/1998; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jones County Circuit Court of conviction of kidnapping and sentence to life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Jones County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Southwick, P.J., Concurs in result only.


King, Leslie D.
X 1998-KA-01767-COA

Knickel, Phillip v. State of Mississippi Montgomery Circuit Court; LC Case#: 980020CR; Ruling Date: 10/14/1998; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County of conviction of robbery and sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Montgomery County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 1999-CC-00913-COA

Flowers, Josie v. Mississippi Department of Human Services Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 971417; Ruling Date: 04/23/1999; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County affirming the Decision of Employee Appeals Board, which affirmed the decision of the Mississippi Department of Human Services to terminate the Appellant's Employment is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 1999-CA-00602-COA

Henderson, Elbert F. a/k/a Elbert Fitzgerald Henderson v. State of Mississippi Warren Circuit Court; LC Case#: 12249; Ruling Date: 03/05/1999; Ruling Judge: Frank Vollor; Majority Opinion:McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Warren County denying post conviction relief is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 1999-CA-00869-COA

Joiner, Mary Ann v. Katherine B. Haley Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case#: 950147; Ruling Date: 03/31/1999; Ruling Judge: Dale Harkey; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jackson County is reversed and this case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Concurs in result only. Myers, J., Not Participating.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 1999-KA-01338-COA

Boyd, Jimmy a/k/a Jimmie Boyd a/k/a Jimmie J. Boyd a/k/a Jimmy Jerome Boyd a/k/a Jimmie Jerome Boyd v. State of Mississippi Yalobusha Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: CR9921; Ruling Date: 07/19/1999; Ruling Judge: Andrew Baker; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Yalobusha County of conviction of sale of cocaine as a habitual offender and sentence of thirty years to run consecutive to the sentence in CR 98-11-B-Y2 and fine of $5,000 is affirmed. Yalobusha County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 1999-KA-01389-COA

Ivy, Jimmy a/k/a Jimmy L. Ivy a/k/a Jimmy Lee Ivy v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 057097; Ruling Date: 05/08/1998; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County of conviction of delivery of cocaine and sentence of twenty-five years to run consecutive to the sentence currently being served in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of Five Thousand Dollars is affirmed. Lauderdale County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 1999-KA-01483-COA

Carr, Larry, Jr. a/k/a Larry D. Carr, Jr. a/k/a Larry Darnell Carr a/k/a Larry Darnell Carr, Jr. a/k/a "Spanky" v. State of Mississippi Yalobusha Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 988; Ruling Date: 08/20/1999; Ruling Judge: George Carlson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Yalobusha County of conviction of murder and sentence of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Yalobusha County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 1999-KA-01756-COA

Jordan, Derrick a/k/a Derrick L. Jordan a/k/a "Little D" v. State of Mississippi Oktibbeha Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98-092-CR; Ruling Date: 05/07/1999; Ruling Judge: John Montgomery; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Oktibbeha County of conviction of aggravated assault and sentence of eighteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Oktibbeha County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
98-CA-00417-COA

New Bellum Homes, Inc. v. Keith and Billie Jean Giffin Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 95234; Ruling Date: 02/10/1998; Ruling Judge: Robert Goza, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's and Appellees' Motions for Rehearing is denied. McMillin, C.J., and Bridges, J., not participating.


EN BANC
1998-CA-01020-COA

Weathersby Chevrolet Company, Inc. v. Redd Pest Control Company, Inc. Madison Circuit Court; LC Case#: CI960160; Ruling Date: 03/18/1998; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Lee, J., would grant. Payne, J., not participating.


EN BANC
X 1998-KA-01093-COA

Craft, Carlos v. State of Mississippi Walthall Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2414; Ruling Date: 05/07/1998; Ruling Judge: Keith Starrett; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Walthall County of conviction of armed robbery and sentence of thirty-six years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections; fine of $10,000 and full restitution of $6,500 minus the amount entered as evidence is affirmed. Walthall County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


EN BANC
1998-KM-01833-COA

Nix, Leonard a/k/a Leonard S. Nix a/k/a "Flip" v. State of Mississippi Montgomery Circuit Court; LC Case#: 7543; Ruling Date: 12/12/1998; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
1999-WC-00057-COA

Cedeno, Adelso v. Moran Hauling and Granite State Insurance Company Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case#: 980010; Ruling Date: 12/04/1998; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. King, P.J., and Payne, J., would grant.


EN BANC
1999-KA-00202-COA

Sheppard, OnealiusTerrell v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 981059; Ruling Date: 09/18/1998; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Irving, J., would grant.


EN BANC
XX 1999-CA-00980-COA

Purvis, Sammy R. v. Macy L. Barnes and Dana A. Sanders Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: G96382; Ruling Date: 05/04/1999; Ruling Judge: Pat Wise; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Hinds County awarding punitive damages in the amount of $5,000 to Macy Barnes and $5,000 to Dana Sanders and attorney's fees in the amount of $12,230.51 is reversed and rendered. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Lee, J. Votes: Moore, J., Joins.


EN BANC
1999-WC-01098-COA

Winters, Sheron v. Choctaw Maid Farms Inc. Leake Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99CV0119; Ruling Date: 06/21/1999; Ruling Judge: V. Cotten; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.