Mississippi Court of Appeals

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September 28, 1999

09/28/1999 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Thomas, James E.
X 97-KA-01200-COA

Franks, Montgomery, a/k/a Beale Street v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9226; Ruling Date: 11/20/1998; Ruling Judge: Kenneth Thomas; Majority Opinion:Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Coahoma County Circuit Court of conviction of conspiracy to sell controlled substances and sentence of two years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sentence imposed shall run consecutively to any and all sentences previously imposed. Coahoma County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Concur.


Thomas, James E.
X 98-KA-00065-COA

Campbell , Fredrick, a/k/a Frederick Dywayne Campbell a/k/a "Fred" v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 04497; Ruling Date: 12/19/1997; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lauderdale County Circuit Court of conviction of sale of cocaine is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Lauderdale County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Concur. Irving, J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion.


Thomas, James E.
X 1998-KA-01146-COA

Johnson, Kenneth, a/k/a "Kenny" v. State of Mississippi Adams Circuit Court; LC Case#: 11085; Ruling Date: 03/23/1998; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Adams County Circuit Court of conviction of burglary and larceny of a dwelling house and sentence of twenty-five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Adams County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Concur.


Moore, Dudley Rook, III
X 97-CA-00604-COA

Ford, Lonnie A., III v. Mollie B. Johnson Yazoo Circuit Court; LC Case#: 950040; Ruling Date: 08/19/1996; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: Moore, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Yazoo County is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded to appellee. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Moore, Dudley Rook, III
X 97-CP-00829-COA

Fielder, Harold v. State of Mississippi Newton Circuit Court; LC Case#: 4645; Ruling Date: 04/25/1997; Ruling Judge: Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: Moore, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Newton County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Newton County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Lee, L. Joseph
X 98-CP-00642-COA

Justus, Billy Joe v. State of Mississippi, Mississippi State Parole Board, Ruth S. Mosley, Harry F. Bryant and Cornelia P. Mason Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case#: 980013; Ruling Date: 03/09/1998; Ruling Judge: Gray Evans; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Sunflower County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Irving, Tyree
X 98-KA-00217-COA

Lindsey, Robert, Jr. v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 942353; Ruling Date: 06/02/1997; Ruling Judge: James Graves, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County of conviction of capital murder and sentence of a term of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Hinds County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.


Bridges, Billy G.
XX 97-CP-01467-COA

Barfield, Douglas E. v. State of Mississippi and Deborah Madden Barfield Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: 139452; Ruling Date: 10/21/1997; Ruling Judge: Stuart Robinson; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County citing Appellant for contempt; awarding $84,693 to Appellee, awarding attorney's fees to respondent defending against Appellant's motion, modifying Appellant's future child support obligation to $155 per month, and requiring Appellant to pay $100 per month on the arrearage is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Payne, J.


EN BANC
97-KA-01057-COA

McClendon, Anthony Terrell v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: V4491; Ruling Date: 08/05/1997; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Moore, J., not participating.


EN BANC
97-KA-01082-COA

Howard, Frank, a/k/a Frank Elvin Howard v. State of Mississippi Tate Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR9675; Ruling Date: 08/28/1997; Ruling Judge: Andrew Baker; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Bridges and Moore, JJ., not participating.


EN BANC
X 97-CA-01209-COA

Limbaugh, Beverly Bain v. Kenneth Guice Limbaugh Rankin Chancery Court; LC Case#: 42024; Ruling Date: 09/16/1997; Ruling Judge: Thomas Zebert; Majority Opinion:Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Rankin County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Diaz, J., Moore, J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
XX 97-CA-01344-COA

K. M. Leasing, Inc., d/b/a White Heavy Express, J. D. Frazier, Individually and in his capacity as an employee of K. M. Leasing, Inc., d/b/a White Heavy Express and Deborah S. Dempsey, Individually and in her capacity as an employee of K. M. Leasing, Inc. v. Oscar Lee Butler, Sr., by and through his Conservator, Dorothy Butler and, Dorothy Butler, Individually Hinds Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 5361; Ruling Date: 09/24/1997; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hinds County Circuit Court in favor of Oscar Lee Butler, Sr., by and through his conservator, Dorothy Butler, and Dorothy Butler, individually, totaling $1.8 million is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Bridges, J., Diaz, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Votes: Southwick, P.J., Moore, J., Join.


EN BANC
98-KA-00013-COA

Greer, Kent v. State of Mississippi Holmes Circuit Court; LC Case#: 10137; Ruling Date: 10/07/1997; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Bridges and Moore, JJ., not participating.


EN BANC
98-CA-00181-COA

Community Extended Care Centers, Inc. v. Board of Supervisors for Humphreys County, Mississippi and Humphreys County, Mississippi Humphreys Chancery Court; LC Case#: 960172; Ruling Date: 01/20/1998; Ruling Judge: William Griffin, Jr.; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Rehearing is denied. King, P.J., would grant. Irving and Moore, J.J., not participating.


EN BANC
98-CA-00531-COA

CARNEY, IN THE MATTER OF THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CLARICE TEMPLE, DECEASED: Darnell C. Adams v. P. Temple Carney, A. P. Carney, III, John Lack Carney, Jessica Carney and Dawn Carney Lauderdale Chancery Court; LC Case#: 95579; Ruling Date: 03/02/1998; Ruling Judge: Sarah Springer; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Moore, J., not participating.


EN BANC
98-KA-00532-COA

Williams, James, a/k/a James A. Williams a/k/a Muggy Williams v. State of Mississippi Greene Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9710035; Ruling Date: 11/18/1997; Ruling Judge: James Backstrom; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Greene County of conviction of murder and sentence of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Diaz, J., Irving, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Lee, J. Votes: Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Join.


EN BANC
98-KA-00710-COA

McKee, Steve a/k/a Steven R. McKee v. State of Mississippi Clay Circuit Court; LC Case#: 7528; Ruling Date: 01/15/1998; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Moore, J., not participating.


EN BANC
XX 1998-CC-01730-COA

Mickle, Lisa A. v. Mississippi Employment Security Commission Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case#: CI980112; Ruling Date: 10/22/1998; Ruling Judge: Richard McKenzie; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Forrest County Circuit Court is affirmed. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Irving, J. Votes: Diaz, J., Joins.