Mississippi Court of Appeals

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August 22, 2000

08/22/2000 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Thomas, James E.
X 1998-CA-01884-COA

Ainsworth, Velna, individually and d/b/a Jones County Residents for Honesty in Government v. Mildred Stroud, Ruthie Ferguson, Norma Fountain, Beverly Cooley, Erma Newell, Cindy Gordon and Raymond Livingston Jones Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 97418; Ruling Date: 11/03/1998; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jones County Circuit Court granting summary judgment in favor of Appellees 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., Myers, J., Payne, J., Concur.


Payne, Mary Libby
XX 98-KA-00684-COA

Stegall, James Kelly v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 97-2-273; Ruling Date: 03/19/1998; Ruling Judge: Robert Gibbs; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hinds County Circuit Court of conviction of one Count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and sentence of fifteen years, five years suspended, with ten years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and three years supervised probation is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating. Concurring Opinion: Irving, J. Votes: Southwick, P.J., Thomas, J., Join.


Moore, Dudley Rook, III
XXX 1999-CA-00538-COA

Graham, David v. Junita L. Graham Jackson Chancery Court; LC Case#: 981575; Ruling Date: 02/23/1999; Ruling Judge: Pat Watts, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Moore, J. Disposition: Judgment of the Jackson County Chancery Court awarding Junita Graham $500 periodic permanent alimony is hereby reversed and rendered and judgment awarding Junita Graham $7,250 from David Graham's retirement fund is affirmed. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Lee, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Payne, J. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Irving, J. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Join.


Lee, L. Joseph
X 98-CA-00088-COA

Warren, Leigh Ann v. Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corporation Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 950107; Ruling Date: 10/06/1997; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Rankin County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. King, P.J., Concurs in result only.


King, Leslie D.
X 1999-CP-01052-COA

Thomas, Randolph E. a/k/a Randolph Ernest Thomas v. State of Mississippi DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case#: 990071; Ruling Date: 04/14/1999; Ruling Judge: George Ready; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the DeSoto County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. DeSoto 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.


King, Leslie D.
X 1999-WC-01318-COA

Miller, Cassandra v. The Holland Group and Travelers Indemnity Company Attala Circuit Court; LC Case#: 990044; Ruling Date: 06/10/1999; Ruling Judge: C. Morgan, III; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Attala County Circuit is affirmed. Appellant 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.


King, Leslie D.
X 1999-CP-01798-COA

Cooley, Namon, Jr. a/k/a Namon Ray Cooley, Jr. v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-CV-085R; Ruling Date: 10/18/1999; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lauderdale County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Lauderdale 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.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
XXX 1998-CA-01383-COA

S., R. B. v. T. M. S. Pearl River Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950516; Ruling Date: 09/21/1998; Ruling Judge: Sebe Dale, Jr.; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Pearl River County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: Irving, J., Joins. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Irving, J.


EN BANC
1998-CA-01217-COA

MIC Life Insurance Company and General Motors Acceptance Corporation v. Bettye Hicks, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of David E. Hicks, Deceased Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 95789; Ruling Date: 06/19/1998; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Disposition: Appellant, MIC Life's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Appellant, General Motors Acceptance Corporation's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Appellee's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Irving and Payne, JJ., would grant as to Appellee's Motion for Rehearing. Myers, J., not participating.


EN BANC
1999-WC-00208-COA

Tyson Foods, Inc., A Self-Insured v. Eliza Thompson Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 98130; Ruling Date: 11/12/1998; Ruling Judge: James Graves, Jr.; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Myers, J., not participating.


EN BANC
1999-WC-00335-COA

J.R. Logging and Mississippi Forest Related Workers' Compensation v. Donald Halford Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case#: 970448; Ruling Date: 01/20/1999; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Myers, J, not participating.


EN BANC
1999-WC-00634-COA

Owens, James Allen v. Washington Furniture Company Pontotoc Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98087; Ruling Date: 02/08/1999; Ruling Judge: Barry Ford; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Payne, J., would grant. Moore, Myers and Thomas, JJ., not participating.