Mississippi Court of Appeals

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September 15, 1998

09/15/1998 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Southwick, Leslie H.
X 96-KA-00647-COA

Magnusen, David Eugene v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #25691; Ruling: 06/11/1996; Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County of conviction of Count I, burglary of an occupied dwelling and sentence of eight years to run concurrently with Count III; Count II, aggravated assault, and sentence of fifteen years to run consecutively to Count IV; Count III, robbery and sentence of fifteen years to run consecutively to Count II; Count IV, rape, and sentence of forty-five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., concur. Thomas, P.J., Not Participating.

Southwick, Leslie H.
U 96-CA-01078-COA

Turner, Velma, Administratrix, Individually, and on behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Leon Turner, Jr.; James Russell Turner; Ella Marie Smith; Luther James Turner; Leon Turner, III; Bobbie Nell Bumpers; Melvin Charles Turner; Sherri Lynn Walt v. Anderson Beverage Company and Johnny L. Smith Yazoo Circuit Court; LCCase #94078; Ruling: 04/10/1996; Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Yazoo County is affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur.

Southwick, Leslie H.
U 97-CA-00524-COA

Nickles (Estes), Janice Morrison v. Charles Ray Nickles Warren Chancery Court; LCCase #29725; Ruling: 04/04/1997; Vicki Barnes; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Warren County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur.

Southwick, Leslie H.
UU 97-CA-00865-COA

Null, Teddy v. Frances Garretty Dye Alcorn Chancery Court; LCCase #950575; Ruling: 06/12/1997; Charles Thomas; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Alcorn County is reversed and remanded for further proceedings. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Payne, J.

Payne, Mary Libby
U 97-CA-00113-COA

Wright, Harold W., Hugh G. Payne and Curry Holland v. Rub-A-Dub Car Wash Inc., Kent Langdon and Helen Langdon Washington Chancery Court; LCCase #941056; Ruling: 01/08/1997; William Griffin, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Washington County is reversed and rendered as to Issues II and III and reversed and remanded as to Issues I and IV. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

Payne, Mary Libby
U 97-KA-00995-COA

Hood, Calvin Tribble v. State of Mississippi Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #CR95171; Ruling: 08/08/1997; Andrew Baker; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Panola County of conviction of attempted sexual battery and sentence of twelve years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with the last six years suspended, pending defendant's good behavior is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

King, Leslie D.
U 96-KA-00885-COA

Scales, Timothy Lloyd a/k/a Timothy Loyd Scales v. State of Mississippi Prentiss Circuit Court; LCCase #CR95044; Ruling: 03/08/1996; Barry Ford; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Prentiss County Circuit Court is reversed and remanded. Prentiss County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

King, Leslie D.
U 97-CA-00469-COA

Smith, Peri Ann v. Bobby G. Greenwood Monroe Chancery Court; LCCase #940520; Ruling: 04/01/1997; John Ross, Jr.; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Monroe County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.

Hinkebein, B. Greg
X 97-KA-00498-COA

Mims, Albert v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9781; Ruling: 04/15/1997; Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial District of Jones County is reversed and remanded. Jones County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

Hinkebein, B. Greg
U 97-KA-00772-COA

Anderson, Randy a/k/a "Chubb" v. State of Mississippi Montgomery Circuit Court; LCCase #7351; Ruling: 05/05/1997; C. Morgan, III; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Montgomery County Circuit Court of conviction of murder and sentence of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Montgomery County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

Herring, James H.
U 96-CA-01341-COA

Penton, Gleness v. Michelle Bart Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9400239; Ruling: 04/05/1996; Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Thomas, P.J., Not Participating.

Herring, James H.
X 97-KA-00151-COA

Brady, Brandon Cullen v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #96321; Ruling: 12/05/1996; Robert Walker; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County of conviction of sexual battery and sentence of twelve years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Thomas, P.J., Not Participating.

Herring, James H.
X 97-CA-00709-COA

Byrd, Edgar v. Biloxi Regional Medical Center Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9500011; Ruling: 11/15/1996; Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Thomas, P.J. and Payne, J., Not Participating.

Herring, James H.
U 97-CA-00846-COA

Cole, William E. v. Peggy Jean Cole Clay Chancery Court; LCCase #960139; Ruling: 06/06/1997; Woodrow Brand, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Clay County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.

Herring, James H.
X 97-CC-00910-COA

Pennington, Kevin v. U. S. Gypsum Company and USG Interiors, Inc. Washington Circuit Court; LCCase #CI960037; Ruling: 05/14/1996; Shirley Byers; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Washington County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
U 96-KA-00794-COA

Banks, Wayne K. v. State of Mississippi Lincoln Circuit Court; LCCase #11620; Ruling: 04/23/1996; Keith Starrett; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lincoln County Circuit Court of conviction of first degree arson and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with the last five years to be served on post release supervision and fine of $1,000 is affirmed. Lincoln County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
U 96-KA-01147-COA

Kersh, Ricky v. State of Mississippi Walthall Circuit Court; LCCase #2233; Ruling: 10/09/1996; Mike Smith; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Walthall County Circuit Court of conviction of sexual battery and sentence of thirty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with appellant to serve the first twenty years day for day without benefit of parole or early release and the remaining ten years suspended and post release supervision for ten years and fine of $2,500, restitution to the victim and $500 fine to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund, is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

Coleman, Thomas A.
X 96-KA-00953-COA

Shumpert, Nora Lee v. State of Mississippi Lee Circuit Court; LCCase #CR95119; Ruling: 08/12/1996; Thomas Gardner, III; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lee County Circuit Court of appellant's conviction of aggravated assault and its sentence of appellant to serve ten years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with five years of the sentence suspended are affirmed. Lee County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

Thomas, James E.
U 96-KA-00797-COA

Bolden, Fernando a/k/a Fernando Roger Bolden a/k/a "Pee Wee" v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LCCase #8818; Ruling: 07/17/1996; Kenneth Thomas; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Coahoma County of conviction of escape and sentence of five years not to be reduced nor suspended nor shall the defendant be eligible for probation during the term of said sentence, with sentence to run consecutive to any and all previous sentences, all in the custody of the Mississippi Deparment of Corrections, is affirmed. Coahoma County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Disposition: On the Court's own motion, the brief of appellant filed by Allan D. Shackelford is hereby stricken. Order entered.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
U 97-KA-00719-COA

Burrage, Leo a/k/a Leo Burrage Jr. a/k/a Leo Burage Jr. a/k/a "Burrage" v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LCCase #00496; Ruling: 06/06/1996; Robert Bailey; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County of conviction of Count I kidnaping and sentence of twenty years and Count II aggravated assault and sentence of ten years to run consecutive to Count I in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Lauderdale County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

Bridges, Billy G.
U 96-KA-00388-COA

Oubre, Dennis Alvin v. State of Mississippi Wilkinson Circuit Court; LCCase #4603; Ruling: 03/04/1996; Lillie Sanders; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Wilkinson County Circuit Court of conviction of murder and sentence to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed, but remanded to the trial court to correct the scrivener's error on the sentencing order to comply with the indictment. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

Bridges, Billy G.
U 97-CA-01079-COA

Unruh, James v. Jo McKee McCord Unruh Noxubee Chancery Court; LCCase #12735; Ruling: 08/13/1997; Woodrow Brand, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Noxubee County Chancery Court is affirmed in part and reversed in part. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.

EN BANC
95-CT-00124-COA

Higgins, Patrick a/k/a Patrick J. Higgins a/k/a Patrick Joseph Higgins v. State of Mississippi Warren Circuit Court; LCCase #11703; Ruling: 12/19/1994; Isadore Patrick, Jr.; Disposition: Motion to issue mandate forthwith, motion to strike petition for rehearing, issue mandate and order MDOC to discharge appellant forthwith, and motion for immediate discharge are dismissed as moot. Order entered.

EN BANC
95-CT-00124-COA

Higgins, Patrick a/k/a Patrick J. Higgins a/k/a Patrick Joseph Higgins v. State of Mississippi Warren Circuit Court; LCCase #11703; Ruling: 12/19/1994; Isadore Patrick, Jr.; Disposition: Motion to alter or amend the mandate denied without prejudice for appellant to proceed further in the Circuit Court of Warren County. Order entered.

EN BANC
95-CT-00264-COA

Moxon, Kenneth Charles v. State of Mississippi Lee Circuit Court; LCCase #CR94328; Ruling: 03/01/1995; Barry Ford; Disposition: Letter request of Lee County Circuit Clerk to correct mandate granted. The mandate shall be corrected to state that the costs of appeal are taxed to the appellant. Order entered.

EN BANC
95-KA-01268-COA

Rabalais, Kenneth Frances v. State of Mississippi Hancock Circuit Court; LCCase #8027; Ruling: 09/13/1995; Jerry Terry, Sr.; Disposition: Motion to file an out of time motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.

EN BANC
96-KA-00281-COA

Wise, Maurice a/k/a Maurice A. Wise v. State of Mississippi Washington Circuit Court; LCCase #24404; Ruling: 02/14/1996; Betty Sanders; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered. King, J., not participating.

EN BANC
96-KA-00373-COA

Armstrong, Billy R. a/k/a Billy Ray Armstrong v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LCCase #69095; Ruling: 03/28/1996; Robert Bailey; Disposition: Motion for reconsideration to amend supplemental brief denied. Order entered.

EN BANC
96-KA-00373-COA

Armstrong, Billy R. a/k/a Billy Ray Armstrong v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LCCase #69095; Ruling: 03/28/1996; Robert Bailey; Disposition: Motion to raise additional grounds denied. Order entered.

EN BANC
96-KA-00373-COA

Armstrong, Billy R. a/k/a Billy Ray Armstrong v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LCCase #69095; Ruling: 03/28/1996; Robert Bailey; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.

EN BANC
96-KA-00373-COA

Armstrong, Billy R. a/k/a Billy Ray Armstrong v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LCCase #69095; Ruling: 03/28/1996; Robert Bailey; Disposition: Motion for Rehearing denied. Order entered.

EN BANC
UU 96-CA-00508-COA

Wolford, II, Thomas F. v. Donna S. Wolford Lowndes Chancery Court; LCCase #940191; Ruling: 04/15/1996; Woodrow Brand, Jr.; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Lowndes County is reversed and remanded on direct appeal for further proceedings consistent with this opinion and affirmed on cross-appeal. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: King, J., Joins.

EN BANC
UU 96-CA-00871-COA

Joyner, Doris v. University of Mississippi, Karen Christoff, Thomas W. Lombardo, Stan O'Dell, Billy A. Barrios and Alan Gross Lafayette Circuit Court; LCCase #12570; Ruling: 07/29/1996; R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lafayette County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Diaz, J. Votes: Herring, J., Payne, J., Join.

EN BANC
96-KA-00904-COA

Younger, Calvin D. a/k/a Calvin Younger v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #951361; Ruling: 06/24/1996; Robert Gibbs; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.

EN BANC
96-KA-00928-COA

Henderson, Willie a/k/a Willie Lee Henderson v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LCCase #8857; Ruling: 07/09/1996; Elzy Smith, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.

EN BANC
96-CC-01022-COA

Green, Bonita G. v. Glen Oaks Nursing Center, a member of the MHCA Self-Insurers' Fund George Circuit Court; LCCase #960017; Ruling: 08/08/1996; James Backstrom; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.

Coleman, Thomas A.
96-CA-01202-COA

State of Mississippi Department of Human Services v. Cleo Ford Harrison; LCCase #73666; Ruling: 09/24/1996; Daniel Guice; Disposition: Appellant's motion to dismiss appeal granted. Appellant taxed with costs of this appeal.

EN BANC
U 96-KA-01239-COA

Redmon, Tommy v. State of Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LCCase #14847; Ruling: 09/20/1996; Mike Smith; Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Pike County of conviction of rape and sentence of forty years, the first twenty years to be served day for day without benefit of parole or early release and the remaining twenty years suspended and post release supervision for a period of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $5,000, and to pay restitution to the victim in the of amount of $717.65, and pay $1,000 to the Crime Victim's Compensation Fund is affirmed. Pike County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
U 96-CA-01277-COA

Curry, John Murry a/k/a John Murray Curry v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #960073; Ruling: 10/07/1996; Jerry Terry, Sr.; Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court of denial of post-conviciton relief is affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Thomas, P.J., Not Participating.

EN BANC
96-KA-01357-COA

Kuffner, Thomas a/k/a Thomas L. Kuffner v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9499; Ruling: 12/02/1996; Billy Landrum; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.

EN BANC
97-KA-00231-COA

Baker, Jr., James W. v. City of Durant Holmes Circuit Court; LCCase #9922; Ruling: 02/05/1996; Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered. Herring, J., not participating.

EN BANC
U 97-KA-00254-COA

Cook, Larry v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LCCase #8937; Ruling: 01/14/1997; Elzy Smith, Jr.; Disposition: The judgment of the Coahoma County Circuit Court of conviction of murder and sentence of life imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, is affirmed. Sentence imposed shall run consecutive to any and all sentences previously imposed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
97-CC-00269-COA

Dependents of George H. Sherman, Deceased v. Ergon Refining, Inc. and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania Warren Circuit Court; LCCase #960178CI; Ruling: 11/15/1996; Isadore Patrick, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered. Herring, J., not participating.

EN BANC
U 97-KA-00282-COA

Woodard, Randall a/k/a Randall "Ronald" Rockwell Woodard v. State of Mississippi George Circuit Court; LCCase #9610017; Ruling: 02/03/1997; Kathy Jackson; Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of George County of conviction of Randall Rockwell Woodard of burglary of an inhabited dwelling as a habitual offender and sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. George County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
U 97-KA-00296-COA

Franklin, Eddie Lisa v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LCCase #8930; Ruling: 02/07/1997; John Hatcher; Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Coahoma County of conviction of aggravated assault and sentence to eight years, with four suspended, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and order to make full restitution to the victim is affirmed. Sentence imposed shall run consecutively to any and all sentences previously imposed. Coahoma County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
97-KA-00399-COA

Elder, Ray Anthony v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9307900; Ruling: 09/19/1996; Robert Walker; Disposition: This matter shall be remanded to the Circuit Court of Harrison County for the limited purpose of having the circuit court consider whether an appeal bond should be granted. The circuit court shall certify its findings to this Court within thirty days of the entry of this order. Order entered.

EN BANC
U 97-KA-00460-COA

Lewis, Clifton v. State of Mississippi Copiah Circuit Court; LCCase #15121; Ruling: 03/31/1997; Lamar Pickard; Disposition: The judgment of the Copiah County Circuit Court of conviction of the sale of cocaine within 1500 feet of a church and sentence of sixty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Copiah County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
U 97-CA-00543-COA

Moore, Garry and Theral Terry v. Joan Ross and Ethal Carlize Sunflower Circuit Court; LCCase #960197; Ruling: 02/21/1997; Gray Evans; Disposition: The judgment of the Sunflower County Circuit Court is affirmed. Sunflower County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
97-CA-00801-COA

Bond, Carolyn Lee Elston v. William Vernon Bond Lee Chancery Court; LCCase #951120; Ruling: 04/24/1997; Disposition: Motion for voluntary dismissal of appeal granted.

Southwick, Leslie H.
97-CA-00801-COA

Bond, Carolyn Lee Elston v. William Vernon Bond Lee Chancery Court; LCCase #951120; Ruling: 04/24/1997; Disposition: Motion for voluntary dismissal of appeal granted. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal.

EN BANC
U 97-CA-00807-COA

Carrier, Jimmie a/k/a Jimmie Carrier, II v. State of Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LCCase #970080; Ruling: 06/03/1997; Keith Starrett; Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Pike County denying post conviction relief is affirmed. Pike County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
U 97-KA-00885-COA

Nix, Michael a/k/a Michael Gentry Nix v. State of Mississippi Clarke Circuit Court; LCCase #7748; Ruling: 05/16/1997; Robert Bailey; Disposition: The judgment of the Clarke County Circuit Court of conviction of grand larceny, sentence of three years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and payment of restitution in the amount of $1,100 is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
U 97-KA-00907-COA

Knight, Seth a/k/a Seth Renard Knight v. State of Mississippi Jefferson Circuit Court; LCCase #3022; Ruling: 07/03/1997; Lamar Pickard; Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County of conviction of arson and sentence of five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Jefferson County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
97-KA-00932-COA

McKinney, Sherri v. State of Mississippi Neshoba Circuit Court; LCCase #8597; Ruling: 07/15/1997; Marcus Gordon; Disposition: Amended motion to supplement the record granted. Order entered.

EN BANC
U 97-KA-01028-COA

Forrest, C. W. v. State of Mississippi Grenada Circuit Court; LCCase #7332; Ruling: 08/05/1997; C. Morgan, III; Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Grenada County of conviction of Count I of aggravated assault and sentence of twenty (20) years; Count II of aggravated assault and sentence of twenty (20) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sentences to run concurrently. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

Thomas, James E.
97-CC-01106-COA

Kel-Tech v. Mary Bridgette Newcomb Lee Circuit Court; LCCase #97145; Ruling: 09/05/1997; Barry Ford; Disposition: Appeal dismissed without prejudice and remanded to the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission for further proceedings. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal.

EN BANC
U 97-KA-01201-COA

Jones, Reginald v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LCCase #9208; Ruling: 08/22/1997; Kenneth Thomas; Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Coahoma County of the conviction of Reginald Jones of robbery and sentence of twelve years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections; four years suspended after the appellant has served eight years and order to pay restitution to victim is affirmed. Sentence imposed shall run consecutive to any and all sentences previously imposed. Coahoma County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
U 97-KA-01278-COA

Bankston, Darrell L. a/k/a Darrell Lynn Bankston v. State of Mississippi Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9736; Ruling: 10/08/1997; George Carlson, Jr.; Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Panola County of conviction on Count I of conspiracy and sentence of five years to run consecutive to sentence in #94-113-B(P2); Count II of attempted grand larceny and sentence of five years; Count III of burglary of a building and sentence of seven years; Count IV of possession of burglary tools and sentence of five years, all in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, is affirmed. Panola County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.

EN BANC
U 97-CA-01628-COA

Henderson, Edward L. v. State of Mississippi Lowndes Circuit Court; LCCase #95041CV; Ruling: 11/18/1997; Beverley Mitchell-Franklin; Disposition: The Lowndes County Circuit Court's dismissal of this case is affirmed. Lowndes County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.