Mississippi Court of AppealsHand Down List
August 13, 2019
08/13/2019 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format
Wilson , Cory T., J.
XX 2018-CP-00593-COA
Howard Hays a/k/a Howard Thurman Hays Jr. a/k/a Howard Hayes Jr. v. State of Mississippi; Leflore Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2017-0047; Ruling Date: 02/20/2018; Ruling Judge: Margaret Carey-McCray; Majority Opinion: C. Wilson, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Leflore County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., Carlton and J. Wilson, P.JJ., Greenlee, Westbrooks, Tindell, McDonald and Lawrence, JJ., Concur. McCarty, J., Concurs in Result Only With Separate Written Opinion, Joined by McDonald, J.; Westbrooks and Lawrence, JJ., Join In Part. Concur in Result Only Opinion: McCarty, J. Votes: McDonald, J., Joins This Opinion. Westbrooks and Lawrence, JJ., Join This Opinion in Part.
McCarty, David Neil, J.
X 2018-WC-00958-COA
Itta Bena Plantation III and Benchmark Insurance Company v. Raymond L. Gates; LC Case #: 1410650- M- 8267- A; Ruling Date: 05/30/2018; Majority Opinion: McCarty, J. Disposition: On Direct Appeal: Affirmed. On Cross-Appeal: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., Carlton and J. Wilson, P.JJ., Greenlee, Westbrooks, Tindell, McDonald, Lawrence and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur.
Lawrence, Anthony N., J.
X 2018-CP-00817-COA
James A. Swaim a/k/a James Swaim a/k/a James Allen Swaim v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 24CI2:17-cv-00098; Ruling Date: 05/08/2018; Ruling Judge: Christopher Schmidt; Majority Opinion: Lawrence, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., Carlton and J. Wilson, P.JJ., Greenlee, Westbrooks, Tindell, McDonald, McCarty and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur.
McDonald, Deborah, J.
X 2018-CA-00868-COA
Marshall William Herrin v. Lacey Nicole Perkins, Individually and as Next Friend of K.W.H.; Rankin Chancery Court; LC Case #: 61CH1:15-cv-01948; Ruling Date: 05/14/2018; Ruling Judge: Haydn Roberts; Majority Opinion: McDonald, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., Carlton and J. Wilson, P.JJ., Greenlee, Westbrooks, Tindell, Lawrence and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur. McCarty, J., Concurs in Part and in the Result Without Separate Written Opinion.
Westbrooks, Latrice A., J.
X 2017-CP-00355-COA
James Robert Rowsey a/k/a James R. Rowsey a/k/a James Rowsey v. MDOC Commissioner Marshall Fisher, Mississippi Department of Corrections, and State of Mississippi; Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2016-0012; Ruling Date: 05/24/2017; Ruling Judge: Margaret Carey-McCray; Majority Opinion: Westbrooks, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Sunflower County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., Carlton and J. Wilson, P.JJ., Greenlee, Tindell, McDonald, McCarty and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur. Lawrence, J., Not Participating.
Greenlee, Jim M., J.
XX 2017-CA-01731-COA
Martha G. Bradshaw v. Loyd E. Bradshaw; Jackson Chancery Court; LC Case #: 30CH1:16-cv-00244-DNH; Ruling Date: 11/17/2017; Ruling Judge: D. Harris, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Greenlee, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Carlton and J. Wilson, P.JJ., Westbrooks, Tindell, McDonald and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur. McCarty, J., Specially Concurs With Separate Written Opinion. Barnes, C.J., Concurs in Part and in the Result Without Separate Written Opinion. Lawrence, J., Not Participating. Specially Concurring Opinion: McCarty, J.
Greenlee, Jim M., J.
X 2018-CA-00018-COA
Agustin Mendez Lopez, Conservator of the Person and Estate of Juan Mendez v. Bellamare Development, LLC and Sandeep K. Sethi; Lincoln Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI 2014-0279-LS; Ruling Date: 10/02/2017; Ruling Judge: David Strong, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Greenlee, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., Carlton, P.J., Westbrooks, Tindell, McDonald, Lawrence, McCarty and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur. J. Wilson, P.J., Concurs in Result Only Without Separate Written Opinion.
Greenlee, Jim M., J.
XX 2018-CA-00380-COA
Undra Pulliam a/k/a Andre Pulliam v. State of Mississippi; Lee Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV17-089; Ruling Date: 02/01/2018; Ruling Judge: Thomas Gardner, III; Majority Opinion: Greenlee, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., Carlton and J. Wilson, P.JJ., Westbrooks, McDonald, Lawrence, McCarty and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur. Tindell, J., Concurs With Separate Written Opinion, Joined by Westbrooks, McDonald, Lawrence and McCarty, JJ. Concurring Opinion: Tindell, J. Votes: Westbrooks, McDonald, Lawrence and McCarty, JJ., Join This Opinion.
Greenlee, Jim M., J.
XXX 2018-CA-00900-COA
Terry Johnson v. Teresa Jenkins Johnson; Chickasaw Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2017-2080-KMB; Ruling Date: 05/25/2018; Ruling Judge: Kenneth Burns; Majority Opinion: Greenlee, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., Carlton, P.J., Lawrence and McCarty, JJ., Concur. J. Wilson, P.J., McDonald and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur in Part and in the Result Without Separate Written Opinion. Tindell, J., Concurs in Result Only With Separate Written Opinion, Joined by McDonald and C. Wilson, JJ. Westbrooks, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion. Concur in Result Only Opinion: Tindell, J. Votes: McDonald and C. Wilson, JJ., Join This Opinion. Dissenting Opinion: Westbrooks, J.
Wilson, Jack L., P.J.
X 2018-CA-00561-COA
Shelby Waite v. Justin Adkisson; Madison Chancery Court; LC Case #: 45CH1:18-cv-00232; Ruling Date: 03/27/2018; Ruling Judge: Cynthia Brewer; Majority Opinion: J. Wilson, P.J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., Carlton, P.J., Greenlee, Westbrooks, Tindell, McDonald, Lawrence, McCarty and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur.
Carlton, Virginia Carter, P.J.
X 2018-CA-00267-COA
Annis Willis Rainer v. River Oaks Hospital, LLC; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 61CI1:13-cv-00337; Ruling Date: 06/02/2017; Ruling Judge: John Emfinger; Majority Opinion: Carlton, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., J. Wilson, P.J., Greenlee, Westbrooks, Tindell, McDonald, Lawrence, McCarty and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur.
Carlton, Virginia Carter, P.J.
X 2018-CA-00334-COA
M & R Builders, LLC v. Williams Equipment and Supply Company, Inc. and Triangle Construction Company, Inc.; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CH1:16-cv-000783; Ruling Date: 02/20/2018; Ruling Judge: Denise Owens; Majority Opinion: Carlton, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part; Reversed and Rendered in Part. Appellant and appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Barnes, C.J., Greenlee, Westbrooks, Tindell, McDonald, Lawrence, McCarty and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur. J. Wilson, P.J., Concurs in Part and in the Result Without Separate Written Opinion.
EN BANC
2017-KM-00194-COA
Alfred Brooks a/k/a Alfred Vernon Brooks a/k/a Alfred v. Brooks v. State of Mississippi; George Circuit Court; LC Case #: 20-2015- 10,157(3); Ruling Date: 02/03/2017; Ruling Judge: Dale Harkey; Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied.
EN BANC
2017-CA-00542-COA
Ned O. Kronfol, M.D. v. Barbara S. Johnson; Leflore Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2014-0056-CICI; Ruling Date: 12/21/2016; Ruling Judge: Carol White-Richard; Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied.
EN BANC
2017-CA-01565-COA
Oshaun Johnson v. T & T Farms, Inc. f/k/a Hickory Hollow Farms, Inc.; Simpson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2014-348; Ruling Date: 10/20/2017; Ruling Judge: Eddie Bowen; Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied. McDonald, J., would grant. C. Wilson, J., not participating.
EN BANC
XX 2018-CA-00112-COA
Lewis Miller, Jr. v. Vicksburg Masonic Temple; Warren Circuit Court; LC Case #: 75CI1:15-cv-00117; Ruling Date: 11/07/2017; Ruling Judge: M. Chaney, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Barnes, C.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Carlton and J. Wilson, P.JJ., Westbrooks, Tindell, McDonald, Lawrence, McCarty and C. Wilson, JJ., Concur. Greenlee, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion. Dissenting Opinion: Greenlee, J.
EN BANC
2018-KA-00148-COA
DeCarlos Neshunn Holloway a/k/a DeCarlos Holloway v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: B2401-15-456; Ruling Date: 12/15/2017; Ruling Judge: Lisa Dodson; Disposition: DeCarlos Holloway's pro se motion for an enlargement of time to file a rehearing motion is granted. The mandate is hereby recalled. Holloway's rehearing motion is due within thirty days of the entry of this order. Order entered.
EN BANC
2018-WC-00288-COA
Mueller Industries, Inc. and Stonington Insurance Company v. Shannon Waits; LC Case #: 1410649-P-0907-B; Ruling Date: 02/08/2018; Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied.
EN BANC
2018-KA-00319-COA
David Ware a/k/a David Wayne Ware v. State of Mississippi; Chickasaw Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: OK2014-012; Ruling Date: 01/23/2018; Ruling Judge: John Gregory; Disposition: The motions for rehearing filed by David Ware's counsel and David Ware, pro se, are denied. McDonald and McCarty, JJ., would grant.
EN BANC
2019-TS-00505-COA
Adam Brent Wallace v. State of Mississippi; Lamar Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2014-K- 208-H; Ruling Date: 03/05/2019; Ruling Judge: Prentiss Harrell; Disposition: This appeal is dismissed for lack of an appealable judgment. All costs of this appeal are assessed to Lamar County. The appellant's motion for appointed counsel is dismissed. Order entered.
EN BANC
2019-CP-00785-COA
Michael Anthony McDade a/k/a Michael A. McDade v. State of Mississippi; Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case #: 18-CV-121(c); Ruling Date: 04/02/2019; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Disposition: Michael McDade's pro se response to the show-cause notice issued for failure to file a timely notice of appeal is well taken. This appeal shall be allowed to proceed as timely filed. The Lauderdale County Circuit Clerk shall supplement the appellate record within thirty days of the entry of this order with McDade's guilty-plea hearing transcript, criminal docket, plea petition, sentencing order, and any other materials from the underlying criminal cause that were reviewed by the circuit court in denying McDade's post-conviction relief motion. McDade's appellant's brief shall be due within forty days of the filing of the supplemental record. Order entered.