Mississippi Court of Appeals

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September 29, 1998

09/29/1998 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Southwick, Leslie H.
U 97-CA-00800-COA

Quarles, Mary Beth v. Clyde Raymond Wiggins, III DeSoto Chancery Court; LCCase #963271; Ruling: 05/22/1997; Dennis Baker; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of DeSoto County is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellant and 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.


Southwick, Leslie H.
U 97-CC-00881-COA

Schoeber, Willie Mae v. Mississippi Employment Security Commission Madison Circuit Court; LCCase #CI960202; Ruling: 06/02/1997; John Toney; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Madison County is affirmed. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Herring, J., Not Participating.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
U 96-KA-01296-COA

Hogan, Otey v. State of Mississippi Monroe Circuit Court; LCCase #CR95094; Ruling: 11/15/1996; Barry Ford; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Monroe County of conviction of armed robbery and sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and payment of $500 restitution is affirmed. Monroe County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
U 96-KA-01401-COA

Christian, Melvin a/k/a Melvin Charles Christian v. State of Mississippi Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #8177; Ruling: 01/22/1996; Elzy Smith, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Bolivar County of conviction of armed robbery and sentence of twenty years without parole in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sentence shall run consecutively to any and all sentences previously imposed. Bolivar 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.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
U 97-CC-00317-COA

Mullenax, Andrea Lanelle v. McRae's Inc. and Travelers/Aetna Property Casualty Corporation Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9375393; Ruling: 01/30/1997; L. Hilburn, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Hinds County 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.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
U 97-CC-00343-COA

Tart, Gladys Gayle v. Mississippi Department of Public Welfare, Employer and New Hampshire Insurance Company, Carrier Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9600386; Ruling: 02/13/1997; Robert Walker; Majority Opinion: Diaz, 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., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


Coleman, Thomas A.
X 96-KA-00650-COA

Givens, Robert v. State of Mississippi Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #8303; Ruling: 06/07/1996; Kenneth Thomas; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: The Bolivar County Circuit Court's judgment of the appellant's conviction of felony touching of a child and its sentence of appellant to serve a term of eight years in an institution under the supervision and control of the Mississippi Department of Corrections are affirmed. Sentence imposed to run consecutively to any and all sentences previously imposed. Bolivar County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


Thomas, James E.
U 96-KA-00930-COA

Tenner, Michael v. State of Mississippi Jefferson Circuit Court; LCCase #2950; Ruling: 07/03/1996; Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jefferson County of conviction of the unlawful sale of cocaine and sentence of thirty (30) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


Thomas, James E.
UU 97-CA-00088-COA

Talbert, Nathaniel Lewis v. Charlotte Talbert DeSoto Chancery Court; LCCase #944364; Ruling: 12/10/1996; Melvin McClure; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the DeSoto County Chancery Court is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, J. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Join.


Thomas, James E.
U 97-CA-00092-COA

Cashaw, Shirley, as Mother and Next Friend of Bernard Williams, a minor v. City of Grenada Grenada Circuit Court; LCCase #940089; Ruling: 10/28/1996; C. Morgan, III; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Grenada County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


Thomas, James E.
U 97-CA-00540-COA

Wiener, Jay L. v. Eastbrooke Condominium Association, Inc. Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LCCase #G951826; Ruling: 03/25/1997; William Singletary; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hinds County Chancery Court, First Judicial District, is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


Thomas, James E.
X 97-CC-00588-COA

Tommy Brooks Oil Company and Federated Mutual Insurance Company v. Charles Warren Leach, Deceased and Larisa Leach Lee Circuit Court; LCCase #CV97016; Ruling: 04/16/1997; Barry Ford; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lee County is reversed and order of Workers' Compensation Commission reinstated. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
XX 97-CA-00115-COA

Carter, Wendee Gail Wortman v. Billy Michael Carter Madison Chancery Court; LCCase #31530; Ruling: 12/30/1996; William Lutz; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Madison County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Payne, J., Not Participating. Concurring Opinion: King, J. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Join.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
U 97-KA-00023-COA

Bender, Angela v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #1579; Ruling: 12/16/1996; Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jones County of conviction of felony abuse of a vulnerable adult and sentence of five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with four years suspended and one year to serve followed by four years supervised probation and fine of $1,000 is affirmed. Jones 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-CA-00962-COA

Alexander, Rodger a/k/a Roger Alexander v. State of Mississippi Yazoo Circuit Court; LCCase #7822; Ruling: 08/19/1996; Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Yazoo County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. 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.


Bridges, Billy G.
U 96-CA-01056-COA

Woolard, John Fred v. State of Mississippi Jackson Circuit Court; LCCase #9010548; Ruling: 07/01/1996; Kathy Jackson; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jackson County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Jackson County 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.


Bridges, Billy G.
U 97-KA-00393-COA

Andrews, Wardell a/k/a Wardell Andrews, Jr. v. State of Mississippi Monroe Circuit Court; LCCase #CR96130; Ruling: 03/07/1997; Thomas Gardner, III; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Monroe County of conviction of Count I of burglary and sentence of ten years with five years suspended in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and conviction of Count II of simple assault and sentence of six months in the Monroe County Jail and fine of $500 is affirmed. Sentences in Count I and Count II to run concurrently. Monroe County 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.


Bridges, Billy G.
U 97-CA-00396-COA

Cox, Thomas J. v. Coast Electric Power Association and Albert W. Von Antz, IV Hancock Circuit Court; LCCase #940178; Ruling: 08/02/1996; Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hancock County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
95-KA-00394-COA

Washington, Clayton v. State of Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LCCase #14473; Ruling: 03/31/1995; Keith Starrett; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
95-KA-01107-COA

Lofton, Christopher B. v. State of Mississippi Scott Circuit Court; LCCase #4655; Ruling: 10/13/1995; Marcus Gordon; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
95-KA-01364-COA

Nichols, Russell James a/k/a R. J. Nichols v. State of Mississippi Hancock Circuit Court; LCCase #7913; Ruling: 07/18/1995; John Whitfield; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered. Thomas, P.J., not participating.


EN BANC
95-CA-01370-COA

Boydstun, Coleen S. v. Bobby S. Sullivan, Chancery Clerk Winston Circuit Court; LCCase #940034; Ruling: 11/22/1995; C. Morgan, III; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered. Bridges, C.J., not participating.


EN BANC
UUUU 96-CA-00051-COA

Dodson, Troy, The Sole Wrongful Death Beneficiary of Christy E. Massie, Deceased, and the Estate of Christy E. Massie, De ceased,by and through Jennifer Hanson, Administratrix of the Estate of Christy E. Massie, Deceased v. General Motors Corporation Lowndes Circuit Court; LCCase #95070CV; Ruling: 01/08/1996; Lee Howard; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: On motion for rehearing the original opinions are withdrawn and these opinions are substituted therefor. The judgment of the Lowndes County Circuit Court is reversed and remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Southwick, J. Dissenting Opinion: Herring, J. Votes: Thomas, P.J., Joins. Dissenting Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Votes: Hinkebein, J., Joins. Disposition: Motion for rehearing granted.


EN BANC
96-KA-00436-COA

Hartley, Margie v. State of Mississippi Simpson Circuit Court; LCCase #8936; Ruling: 04/19/1996; Robert Evans; Disposition: Motion for bail pending rehearing denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-KA-00688-COA

Baker, Johnny a/k/a Johnnie R. Baker v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #952248; Ruling: 05/16/1996; Robert Gibbs; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered. Diaz, J., not participating.


EN BANC
96-CA-00181-COA

Illinois Central Railroad Company v. Lucious Robinson, Individually; Shuntai Robinson, a minor, by and through her Father and Next Friend, Lucious Robinson; Sherita Robinson, a minor, by and through her Father and Next Friend, Lucious Robinson; Juanita Robinson, a minor, by and through her F Holmes Chancery Court; LCCase #950217; Ruling: 11/28/1995; Edward Cortright, Jr; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered. Herring, J., not participating.


EN BANC
96-KA-00712-COA

Havard, Michael a/k/a Michael L. Havard a/k/a Michael Lynn Havard v. State of Mississippi George Circuit Court; LCCase #954077; Ruling: 05/28/1996; Kathy Jackson; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-CA-00841-COA

Hilbun, Jr., Ben F. v. Twin States Land & Timber Co., Inc. Oktibbeha Circuit Court; LCCase #17997; Ruling: 07/01/1996; John Pearson; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered. Payne, J., not participating.


EN BANC
96-CA-00936-COA

Layton, Carol Ann v. Charles Patrick Layton Rankin Chancery Court; LCCase #39022; Ruling: 08/22/1996; John Grant, III; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered. Bridges, C.J., not participating.


EN BANC
96-KA-00998-COA

Epting, Emeilio a/k/a Emeilio Alahundra Epting v. State of Mississippi Jasper Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #983; Ruling: 08/30/1996; Robert Evans; Disposition: Motion to continue bond and for expedited hearing denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-KA-00998-COA

Epting, Emeilio a/k/a Emeilio Alahundra Epting v. State of Mississippi Jasper Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #983; Ruling: 08/30/1996; Robert Evans; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-KA-01122-COA

Kraft, Glen a/k/a Glyn J. Craft a/k/a Glyn Craft a/k/a Glyn Jenmel Craft a/k/a Glen Jemel Craft a/k/a Glen J. Craft v. State of Mississippi Marion Circuit Court; LCCase #6323; Ruling: 07/12/1996; Michael Eubanks; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for use of the record granted. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-KA-01174-COA

Johnson, Demarcus a/k/a Sonny Jake Johnson v. State of Mississippi Chickasaw Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #HK96006; Ruling: 10/21/1996; Henry Lackey; Disposition: State's motion to withdraw exhibits granted. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-KA-01348-COA

Carter, Abron a/k/a Abron Lashun Carter v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #95396; Ruling: 11/21/1996; L. Hilburn, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-KA-01404-COA

Cockrell, Antonio a/k/a Tony Cockrell v. State of Mississippi Lowndes Circuit Court; LCCase #95430CR; Ruling: 05/15/1996; Lee Howard; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-CA-00125-COA

BROWN, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LOUIS: Johnnie L. Brown v. Ilene Massey, Executrix of the Estate of Robert Louis Brown Lauderdale Chancery Court; LCCase #94474; Ruling: 01/09/1997; Sarah Springer; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-KA-00331-COA

Moss, Charlie a/k/a Charlie Mac Moss a/k/a Charles M. Moss v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #1586; Ruling: 02/27/1997; Billy Landrum; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-CC-00371-COA

Hampton, J. Inez v. Color Tile, Inc. and The Home Insurance Company Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #960034; Ruling: 02/18/1997; Elzy Smith, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's motion to supplement record and appellee's motion to supplement record are denied. Order entered.


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: Writ of habeas corpus regarding appeal bond and motion to compel appeal court denied. Order entered.


EN BANC
U 97-KA-00737-COA

Harris, Terry, a/k/a Terry Ladell Harris v. State of Mississippi Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #8411; Ruling: 05/23/1997; Elzy Smith, Jr.; Disposition: The judgment of the Bolivar County Circuit Court of conviction of felony shoplifting and sentence to five years without parole in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sentence imposed to run consecutively to any and all sentences previously imposed. Appellant shall make full restitution to the victim. Bolivar 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. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
U 97-KA-00838-COA

Ivory, William v. State of Mississippi Washington Circuit Court; LCCase #25034; Ruling: 05/30/1997; Betty Sanders; Disposition: The judgment of the Washington County Circuit Court of conviction of sexual battery and sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with five years suspended, is affirmed. Washington 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. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
U 97-KA-00947-COA

Wheat, Derry v. State of Mississippi Holmes Circuit Court; LCCase #10074; Ruling: 05/20/1997; Jannie Lewis; Disposition: The judgment of the Holmes County Circuit Court of conviction of armed robbery and sentence of ten years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and payment of $300 in restitution is affirmed. Holmes 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. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
97-CA-00952-COA

White, William v. Pine Ridge Speedway, Inc. Lee Circuit Court; LCCase #93262; Ruling: 07/11/1997; Barry Ford; Disposition: Appellant's motion to strike denied. Order entered.


Thomas, James E.
97-CA-01038-COA

Malone, Marilyn v. J. Bruce Pruett, M. D. Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9511145; Ruling: 07/29/1997; Billy Landrum; Disposition: Motion to dismiss appeal granted. All costs of appeal are assessed to the appellant. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-CA-01122-COA

Cannon, Annie v. Mid-South X-Ray Company and E. I. Dupont De Nemours & Company and John Does I-V Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #95711CIV; Ruling: 08/11/1997; L. Hilburn, Jr.; Disposition: Request of Steven Michael Staes to withdraw as counsel for appellees granted. Gardner Courson shall continue as lead counsel for appellees. Order entered.


EN BANC
U 97-KA-01350-COA

Brown, Ronald and Gloria Brown v. State of Mississippi Attala Circuit Court; LCCase #10235; Ruling: 09/23/1997; C. Morgan, III; Disposition: The judgment of the Attala County Circuit Court of conviction of Gloria Brown of sale of cocaine and sentence of twelve years, with ten years to serve and two years on post-release supervision, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. The judgment of the Attala County Circuit Court of conviction of Ronald Brown of sale of cocaine and sentence of twelve years, with ten years to serve and two years on post-release supervision, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Attala 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. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
U 97-CA-01634-COA

Miller, Maurice v. State of Mississippi Choctaw Circuit Court; LCCase #2282; Ruling: 12/08/1997; Joseph Loper, Jr.; Disposition: The judgment of the Choctaw County Circuit Court denying post conviction relief is affirmed. Choctaw 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. McMillin, P.J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
98-CC-00090-COA

Russell, James D. v. Mitchell-Putnam Signs and Insurance Company of North America Lauderdale Circuit Court; LCCase #97CV190; Ruling: 01/06/1998; Robert Bailey; Disposition: Motion to reinstate jurisdiction to the Mississippi Court of Appeals granted. Appellees shall file their brief within fifteen days from the date of entry of this order. Order entered.