Mississippi Court of Appeals

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September 18, 2001

09/18/2001 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Myers, William H.
X 1999-KA-00947-COA

Bessent, Quentin Izel v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 6081; Ruling Date: 05/24/1999; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Rankin County of conviction of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute and sentence of twenty-five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, to pay restitution to Rankin County, Mississippi for costs incurred and fine of one million dollars is hereby affirmed. Rankin County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Irving, J., Concurs in result only. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Myers, William H.
X 2000-KA-00209-COA

Lenard, Ricky v. State of Mississippi Grenada Circuit Court; LC Case#: 7009; Ruling Date: 01/13/2000; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Grenada County Circuit Court of conviction of aggravated assault and sentence of twelve years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and pay restitution in the amount of $2,800 is affirmed. The sentence imposed in this cause shall run consecutively to any sentence previously imposed. Grenada County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Myers, William H.
X 2000-KA-00805-COA

Kizart, Donald v. State of Mississippi Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 2000-48CR2; Ruling Date: 05/03/2000; Ruling Judge: Howard Davis; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Bolivar County Circuit Court of conviction of attempted carjacking and sentence of five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with two years suspended and two years post- release supervision is affirmed. The sentence imposed in this cause shall run consecutively to any and all sentences previously imposed. Bolivar County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Myers, William H.
X 2000-CA-01259-COA

Bunyard, Robert Edwin v. Sheila Kay Bunyard Lauderdale Chancery Court; LC Case#: 98-415-S; Ruling Date: 03/29/2000; Ruling Judge: Sarah Springer; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Lauderdale County is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Myers, William H.
X 2000-CA-01439-COA

Young, Kazue v. Frank Young Hancock Chancery Court; LC Case#: 2000-89; Ruling Date: 08/22/2000; Ruling Judge: J. Randall, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Harrison County is hereby affirmed on direct and cross appeal. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Irving, Tyree
X 2000-CA-00391-COA

Holt, Flo Scott, Deceased, In The Matter of the Estate of: La Nelle Peterson Spence v. Charles Christopher Scott, IV, Byron Thomas Hetrick, Tom B. Scott, Jr. and Tom B. Scott, III Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: 98-477; Ruling Date: 11/01/1999; Ruling Judge: William Singletary; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Hinds County denying appellant's motion for an accounting is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur. McMillin, C.J., Thomas, J., Not Participating.

Lee, L. Joseph
X 1999-KA-01686-COA

Kittrell, Michael B. a/k/a Michael Brian Kittrell v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 10,851; Ruling Date: 09/22/1999; Ruling Judge: Kent McDaniel; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Rankin County Circuit Court of conviction of possession of more than an ounce, but less than a kilogram, of marijuana and sentence of three years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with two years suspended, and two years supervised probation is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Lee, L. Joseph
X 2000-CA-00681-COA

McClatchy Planting Company and Amanda Ellis v. Rex Harris, Guardian of Ashley Harris, A Minor Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case#: 97-0111; Ruling Date: 02/23/2000; Ruling Judge: Gray Evans; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Sunflower County is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Thomas, James E.
X 2000-CP-01583-COA

Anderson, Anthony v. State of Mississippi Marion Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2000-0159; Ruling Date: 08/30/2000; Ruling Judge: Michael Eubanks; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Marion County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Marion County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Thomas, James E.
X 2000-CP-01698-COA

Murphy, Charles Anthony v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: HC-00672; Ruling Date: 09/05/2000; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Thomas, James E.
X 2001-CP-00050-COA

Smith, Dimera v. State of Mississippi Lee Circuit Court; LC Case#: 00-165 RL; Ruling Date: 11/14/2000; Ruling Judge: Frank Russell; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lee County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Lee County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Southwick, Leslie H.
X 2000-SA-00317-COA

Wilburn, Ronald v. Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol and Mississippi Department of Public Safety Alcorn Circuit Court; LC Case#: 97-255; Ruling Date: 01/18/2000; Ruling Judge: Barry Ford; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Alcorn County affirming the order of the Employees Appeal Board is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

Southwick, Leslie H.
X 2000-WC-01351-COA

Tinnon, Margaret Ann v. C. Hager & Sons Hinge Manufacturing Company and Employers Insurance of Wausau, A Mutual Company Washington Circuit Court; LC Case#: C199-269A; Ruling Date: 06/01/2000; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Washington County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 96-CP-00536-COA

Pinter, Andy v. State of Mississippi Neshoba Circuit Court; LC Case#: 00-CV-0136-NS; Ruling Date: 10/17/1995; Ruling Judge: Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Neshoba County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Neshoba County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 1999-CP-02091-COA

Benoit, Kevin a/k/a Kevin Paul Benoit v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-0135; Ruling Date: 11/05/1999; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Rankin County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Rankin County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-KA-00648-COA

Willis, Randolph Scott v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 11,429; Ruling Date: 03/01/2000; Ruling Judge: John Kitchens; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Rankin County of conviction of possession of marijuana and sentence of three years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-CP-00667-COA

Knight, Anthony v. State of Mississippi Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2000-0111; Ruling Date: 03/23/2000; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Copiah County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Copiah County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-CA-00750-COA

McVeay, Walter Lawrence v. State of Mississippi Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case#: 95-10,490; Ruling Date: 04/04/2000; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jackson County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-CP-01234-COA

Craft, Eugene a/k/a Gene Rabbit v. State of Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LC Case#: 00-089-B; Ruling Date: 06/21/2000; Ruling Judge: Mike Smith; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Pike County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Pike County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-KA-01405-COA

Watson, Nathaniel Stokes v. State of Mississippi Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: CR-99-144-CP2; Ruling Date: 08/13/2000; Ruling Judge: George Carlson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Panola County of conviction of Count I, burglary of a dwelling and sentence of twenty-five years to run consecutively with the sentence in Cause #CR99-155-B(T); and Count II, grand larceny, and sentence of five years to run concurrently with the sentence in Count I, to be served in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, is affirmed. Panola County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-CP-01712-COA

Jones, Carlos a/k/a Carlos Monta Jones v. State of Mississippi Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2000-0052-CV1; Ruling Date: 09/05/2000; Ruling Judge: John Montgomery; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lowndes County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Lowndes County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.

EN BANC
1999-KA-00741-COA

Fulcher, Jonathan a/k/a Jonathan M. Fulcher v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 16598; Ruling Date: 12/21/1998; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. King, P.J., and Irving, J., would grant. Brantley, J., not participating.

EN BANC
1999-KA-02112-COA

Havard, Keith E. v. State of Mississippi George Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98-10059; Ruling Date: 11/15/1999; Ruling Judge: Kathy Jackson; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. King, P.J., would grant. Brantley, J., not participating.

EN BANC
2000-CA-00243-COA

Moore, Linda Elizabeth (Crouch) v. Lonnie David Moore DeSoto Chancery Court; LC Case#: 98-10-1331; Ruling Date: 09/27/1999; Ruling Judge: Melvin McClure; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. Brantley, J., not participating.

EN BANC
2000-CA-00390-COA

Stevenson, Leonard v. State of Mississippi Bolivar Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 6574; Ruling Date: 02/29/2000; Ruling Judge: Kenneth Thomas; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. Brantley, J., not participating.