Hand Down Lists
October 13, 1998
Southwick, Leslie H.
U 96-CA-01246-COA
Plunkett, Earl D. and Norris E. Plunkett, Administrator of the Estate of Leddie Janice Plunkett, deceased v. Daniel Kent Plunkett, Christopher Drake Malone, a Minor and Rosa Plunkett, Administratrix of the Estate of James Earl Plunkett, Deceased
Holmes Chancery Court; LCCase #940284; Ruling: 10/26/1996; Edward Cortright, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Holmes County Chancery Court is affirmed on direct and on cross-appeal. Costs are taxed one-half to appellants and one-half to the cross-appellant, Daniel Kent Plunkett. 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 96-KA-01370-COA
Witherspoon, Anthony C. v. State of Mississippi
Pike Circuit Court; LCCase #960076; Ruling: 11/20/1996; Keith Starrett;
Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Pike County Circuit Court is reversed and the cause is remanded for additional proceedings. 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., Concur.
Southwick, Leslie H.
U 97-CA-00541-COA
Jackson, Charles Earl and Mickie Beth Jackson v. W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Co.
Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #95613; Ruling: 03/19/1997; L. Hilburn, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hinds County Circuit Court is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellee 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., Concur. Herring, J., Not Participating.
Southwick, Leslie H.
XX
97-CA-00671-COA
Infinity Insurance Company v. Rashmikant Patel
Lauderdale Circuit Court; LCCase #95CV143; Ruling: 04/21/1997; Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County is reversed and remanded for additional proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellee 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., Concur.
Dissenting Opinion: Diaz, J.
Payne, Mary Libby
U 96-KA-01198-COA
Scott, Frederick v. State of Mississippi
Holmes Circuit Court; LCCase #9935; Ruling: 10/02/1996; Jannie Lewis;
Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Holmes County of conviction on Count I of aggravated assault and sentence of fifteen years; Counts II and III of armed robbery and sentences of ten years each; Count V of capital murder and sentence of life without parole is affirmed. Sentences shall run concurrently and shall be served in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. Holmes 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., Southwick, J., Concur.
Payne, Mary Libby
X
97-CC-00797-COA
Lucas, Susie Baxter v. Angelica Uniform Group and American Motorists Insurance Company
Choctaw Circuit Court; LCCase #970001; Ruling: 06/03/1997; Joseph Loper, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Choctaw County is reversed and the order of the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission is reinstated. 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
UU 97-CA-00966-COA
Lyons, Reginald v. Gloria Lyons
Harrison Chancery Court 1st District; LCCase #108293; Ruling: 05/22/1997; Jason Floyd, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Harrison County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Votes: Herring, J., Joins.
King, Leslie D.
UU 96-CA-01334-COA
Foglesong, Steven Ora v. Anita Laureen McCartney Foglesong (Pearson)
DeSoto Chancery Court; LCCase #877600; Ruling: 11/27/1996; Melvin McClure; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the DeSoto County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Herring, J. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., Join.
King, Leslie D.
XX
97-CA-00621-COA
White, II, Anderson v. Cora Gaultney White
Warren Chancery Court; LCCase #960012; Ruling: 04/29/1997; William Griffin, Jr.; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Warren County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Votes: Coleman, J., Herring, J., Join.
Herring, James H.
X
97-KA-00249-COA
Harper, Bennie v. State of Mississippi
Scott Circuit Court; LCCase #4775; Ruling: 02/18/1997; Marcus Gordon;
Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Scott County is reversed and remanded for a new trial. Scott County 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.
Herring, James H.
X 97-CC-00972-COA
Sunbeam/Oster Company, Inc. and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania v. Helen Bolden
Marshall Circuit Court; LCCase #M97013; Ruling: 04/15/1997; Henry Lackey; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Marshall County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellants 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-CA-01115-COA
Lamb, Tanya E. v. Craig S. Broom
Lamar Chancery Court; LCCase #95212; Ruling: 09/12/1996; James Thomas, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lamar County Chancery 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.
Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
UU 96-CA-01186-COA
Gulf Guaranty Life Insurance Company v. Tammy Duett, Administratrix of the Estate of Billy Dewayne Duett, Deceased
Humphreys Circuit Court; LCCase #924809; Ruling: 06/20/1996; Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Humphreys County Circuit Court is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Votes: Hinkebein, J., Southwick, J., Join. Herring, J., Not Participating
Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
U 97-KA-00366-COA
Pipes, Shanco v. State of Mississippi
Amite Circuit Court; LCCase #2561; Ruling: 10/31/1996; Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Amite County of conviction of the sale of a schedule II controlled substance (cocaine) and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $5,000 is affirmed. Amite 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 97-CA-00505-COA
Myers, Jean A., Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of Mary A. Crum and Howard D. Crum, and on behalf of all Beneficiaries and Heirs of Mary A. Crum and Howard D. Crum v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Stone Circuit Court; LCCase #960021; Ruling: 03/24/1997; John Whitfield;
Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Stone 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.
Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
U 97-CA-00723-COA
Smith, Jr, Ruther a/k/a "Little Hat" v. State of Mississippi
Warren Circuit Court; LCCase #12344; Ruling: 12/06/1996; Frank Vollor;
Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Warren County Circuit Court of denial of post-conviction relief 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-00905-COA
Grief Brothers and The Continental Insurance Company v. Viola Collins
Holmes Circuit Court; LCCase #960258; Ruling: 07/08/1997; Jannie Lewis;
Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Holmes County Circuit Court is reversed and the order of the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission is reinstated. Appellee 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.
Thomas, James E.
UU 96-CA-01387-COA
Pike, Carol Faith, Executrix of the Estate of B. L. Strong, Deceased v. Howell Building Supply, Inc., Howell Construction Company, Inc. and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Leake Circuit Court; LCCase #2469; Ruling: 08/30/1996; Marcus Gordon;
Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Leake County Circuit Court is reversed and remanded for a new trial. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Concur. Bridges, C.J., Herring, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Votes: Payne, J., Southwick, J., Join.
McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
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96-CA-00567-COA
Waring, Shirley B. v. Richard L. Waring
Warren Chancery Court; LCCase #940242GN; Ruling: 05/06/1996; Vicki Barnes; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Warren County is reversed and this case is remanded for further proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Herring, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Votes: Coleman, J., Joins.
McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X
96-KA-01002-COA
Acklin, Jessie A. a/k/a Jessie Alford Acklin v. State of Mississippi
DeSoto Circuit Court; LCCase #CR96130; Ruling: 08/08/1996; George Ready;
Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of DeSoto County of conviction of causing death or injury to another person while operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and sentence of fifteen years with five years suspended pending good behavior in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. DeSoto 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, Roger H., Jr.
U 97-CA-00093-COA
Moak, James M., Individually and as Representative of Morro, Incorporated v. The Estate of James H. Williams, Sr., Deceased
Lincoln Chancery Court; LCCase #95426; Ruling: 12/02/1996; Donald Patterson; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Lincoln County is affirmed. Appellant 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, Roger H., Jr.
U 97-KA-00226-COA
Patrick, Mary Ellen v. State of Mississippi
Scott Circuit Court; LCCase #4747; Ruling: 02/10/1997; Marcus Gordon;
Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Scott County Circuit Court of conviction of murder and sentence of life imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Scott 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, Roger H., Jr.
U 97-CC-00768-COA
Keller, James H. v. Charles Perry Construction, Inc.
Pearl River Circuit Court; LCCase #970051; Ruling: 05/30/1997; Michael Eubanks; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Pearl River County is affirmed. Appellant 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.
X
97-CA-00660-COA
Mississippi Department of Transportation v. B & G Outdoor
Tunica Circuit Court; LCCase #950166; Ruling: 12/04/1996; John Hatcher;
Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Tunica County Special Court of Eminent Domain reversing the final administrative decision of the Mississippi Department of Transportation 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.
EN BANC
93-KA-00927-COA
Ross, Sammy Joe v. State of Mississippi
Alcorn Circuit Court; LCCase #11573; Ruling: 05/07/1993; Barry Ford;
Disposition: Motion to withdraw mandate and to file motion for rehearing out of time granted. Appellant shall file his motion for rehearing within fourteen days from the date of the entry of this order. The mandate previously issued shall be recalled. Order entered.
EN BANC
96-KA-00040-COA
Armstrong, William Glenn v. State of Mississippi
Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9400761; Ruling: 08/09/1995; John Whitfield; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. The mandate is corrected to delete the language "without hope of parole." Order entered. Thomas, P.J., not participating.
EN BANC
96-KA-00353-COA
Gaines, Jerome Marquis v. State of Mississippi
Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9500429; Ruling: 01/10/1996; Robert Walker; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered. Thomas, P.J., not participating.
EN BANC
UU 96-CA-00635-COA
AIKEN, deceased, IN RE: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT AND ESTATE OF MS. LAURA MAY: Ruth Watkins, Stella Sharp, Roberta McDevitt VS.Carolyn Tillman and Daniel J. O'Beirne, Executor AND Daniel J . O'Beirne, Executor v. Carolyn Tillman and Roberta McDevitt
Adams Chancery Court; LCCase #37224; Ruling: 03/22/1996; J. Clark;
Consolidated With 96-CA-00702 IN RE: LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT AND ESTATE OF MS. LAURA MAY AIKEN, deceased: Ruth Watkins, Stella Sharp, Roberta McDevitt VS.Carolyn Tillman and Daniel J. O'Beirne, Executor AND Daniel J. O'Beirne, Executor v. Carolyn Tillman and Roberta McDevitt; Adams Chancery Court; LCCase #37224; Ruling: 05/30/1996; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Adams County is affirmed. Costs are taxed one-half to the appellants and one-half to the appellees. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: Diaz, J., King, J., Join.
EN BANC
96-KA-00837-COA
Boyd, Robbie a/k/a Robbie Jing a/k/a Robbi Gayle Boyd v. State of Mississippi
Scott Circuit Court; LCCase #4719; Ruling: 07/23/1996; Marcus Gordon;
Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.
EN BANC
96-KA-00916-COA
Lindsey, James Lynn v. State of Mississippi
Pontotoc Circuit Court; LCCase #CR93067; Ruling: 06/26/1996; Barry Ford;
Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.
EN BANC
96-KA-01032-COA
Mickell, Kermit O'Neal v. State of Mississippi
Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9500314; Ruling: 09/18/1996; John Whitfield; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.
EN BANC
96-KA-01072-COA
Lester, Stanley, Jimmy Wrenn and Martha F. Butler a/k/a Jimmy Wren a/k/a Jimmy Lee Wren a/k/a Martha Faye Butler v. State of Mississippi
Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #CR9565; Ruling: 09/12/1996; Andrew Baker; Disposition: Appellant Stanley Lester's motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.
EN BANC
96-KA-01120-COA
Lungrin, William Joseph a/k/a Joe Lungrin a/k/a Joseph Lungren a/k/a William Joseph Lungren v. State of Mississippi
Benton Circuit Court; LCCase #BK95022; Ruling: 08/14/1996; R. Coleman;
Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.
EN BANC
U 97-KA-00036-COA
Corley, Pamela Morris v. State of Mississippi
Yazoo Circuit Court; LCCase #8028; Ruling: 12/10/1996; Jannie Lewis;
Disposition: The judgment of the Yazoo County Circuit Court of conviction of manslaughter and sentence to ten years with four years suspended in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Yazoo 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
UU 97-CA-00041-COA
Beall, Malcolm B. and Amanda R. Beall v. Louise J. Archer
Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #96551CIV; Ruling: 11/07/1996; Robert Gibbs; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County is reversed and judgment is rendered in favor of the appellants, Malcolm B. Beall and Amanda R. Beall. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Diaz, J. Votes: King, J., Joins.
EN BANC
97-CA-00070-COA
Baughman, Geneva Corbitt Altman v. Earl Loomis Altman
Lawrence Chancery Court; LCCase #12804; Ruling: 12/20/1996; J. Buffington; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.
EN BANC
97-CC-00270-COA
Walker Manufacturing Company, a Self-Insured Employer v. Anita G. Butler
Monroe Circuit Court; LCCase #CV96331; Ruling: 02/04/1997; Barry Ford;
Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.
EN BANC
97-KA-00304-COA
Leland, Trail Marquest, a/k/a Trail Leland v. State of Mississippi
Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #CR95151; Ruling: 02/13/1997; Andrew Baker; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Order entered.
EN BANC
97-CA-00428-COA
Burnham-Steptoe, Elizabeth Anne v. Geoffrey Johnathan Steptoe
Madison Chancery Court; LCCase #96042; Ruling: 02/24/1997; William Lutz;
Disposition: Motion for reconsideration of assignment of case denied. Order entered.
EN BANC
U 97-CA-00579-COA
Wood, Annie Pearl v. Gunter Ballard
Choctaw Chancery Court; LCCase #95136; Ruling: 04/14/1997; John Love, Jr.; Disposition: The judgment of the Choctaw 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., Southwick, J., Concur.
EN BANC
97-CA-00630-COA
Belding, Dean v. Sharon Belding
Harrison Chancery Court 1st District; LCCase #9601402; Ruling: 01/17/1997; Jason Floyd, Jr.; Disposition: On the court's own motion the case is remanded to the Chancery Court of Harrison County for the limited purpose of requiring the chancellor within forty-five days of the entry of this order to make on the record findings and certify same to this Court. Order entered.
EN BANC
97-CA-00725-COA
Crabb, Wayne and Shirley Crabb v. Mississippi Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, Inc.
Alcorn Circuit Court; LCCase #CR92226; Ruling: 04/29/1997; Frank Russell; Disposition: Motion to withdraw granted. Thad J. Mueller is permitted to withdraw as counsel for the appellee. Order entered.
EN BANC
97-CA-01190-COA
Kilgore, III, Clyde D. v. Juliette E. Fuller
Warren Chancery Court; LCCase #32665; Ruling: 09/04/1997; Vicki Barnes;
Disposition: On the court's own motion the case is remanded to the Chancery Court of Warren County for the limited purpose of requiring the chancellor within forty-five days of the entry of this order to make on the record findings and certify the same to this Court. Order entered.
Bridges, Billy G.
97-KA-01392-COA
Hunter, Alex v. State of Mississippi
Forrest Circuit Court; LCCase #18503; Ruling: 08/07/1997; Richard McKenzie; Disposition: Joint Motion to dismiss appeal granted. All costs of appeal are taxed to Forrest County. Order entered.
EN BANC
98-KA-00292-COA
Taylor, Thomas, a/k/a Thomas Edward Taylor, a/k/a "Tinker" v. State of Mississippi
Lowndes Circuit Court; LCCase #97034; Ruling: 02/11/1998; Lee Howard;
Disposition: Motion asking court for a ruling, motion for reconsideration of order denying motion to quash indictment and petition for writ of habeas corpus are denied. Order entered.