Mississippi Court of AppealsHand Down List
October 21, 2014
10/21/2014 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format
Fair, Eugene Love
X 2013-CA-00979-COA
In the Interest of Joey, a Minor: Sharon Smith v. Coahoma County Department of Human Services and Joey; Coahoma Youth Court; LC Case #: 14-YC-2001-P-5-1; Ruling Date: 04/19/2013; Ruling Judge: Thomas Allen; Majority Opinion: Fair, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Coahoma County Youth Court is affirmed. All costs of this appeal are assessed to the appellant. Votes: Lee, C.J., Irving and Griffis, P.JJ., Barnes, Ishee, Roberts, Carlton, Maxwell and James, JJ., Concur.
Maxwell, James D.
X 2013-KA-00198-COA
Eddie McCoy, Jr. a/k/a Eddie W. McCoy, Jr. a/k/a Wayne McCoy a/k/a Eddie Wayne McCoy, Jr. a/k/a Eddie McCoy v. State of Mississippi; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: 12-431CR; Ruling Date: 01/10/2013; Ruling Judge: Robert Helfrich; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Forrest County Circuit Court of conviction of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and sentence as a habitual offender of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole or early release is affirmed. All costs of this appeal are assessed to Forrest County.
Votes: Lee, C.J., Griffis, P.J., Barnes, Ishee, Roberts, Carlton and Fair, JJ., Concur. Irving, P.J., Concurs in Part and in the Result Without Separate Written Opinion. James, J., Concurs in Part Without Separate Written Opinion.
Carlton, Virginia Carter
X 2012-KA-01066-COA
Michael T. Anderson a/k/a Michael Anderson a/k/a Michael Therone Anderson v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 11-10-12; Ruling Date: 03/30/2012; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Majority Opinion: Carlton, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hinds County Circuit Court of conviction of murder, aggravated assault, and felon in possession of a firearm and sentence, as a habitual offender, of three life sentences to be served consecutively in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. All costs of this appeal are assessed to Hinds County.
Votes: Lee, C.J., Irving, P.J., Ishee, Roberts and Fair, JJ., Concur. Griffis, P.J., Barnes and Maxwell, JJ., Concur in Part and in the Result Without Separate Written Opinion. James, J., Concurs in Part Without Separate Written Opinion.
Carlton, Virginia Carter
X 2013-CA-00393-COA
William C. Rodwell v. Michael Chrisman; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: A2401-11-40; Ruling Date: 09/12/2012; Ruling Judge: Lisa Dodson; Majority Opinion: Carlton, J. Disposition: This appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. All costs of this appeal are assessed to the appellant.
Votes: Lee, C.J., Griffis, P.J., Barnes, Ishee, Roberts, Maxwell, Fair and James, JJ., Concur. Irving, P.J., Concurs in Result Only Without Separate Written Opinion.
Irving, Tyree
X 2013-KA-00088-COA
Jonathan Keen a/k/a Jonathan Scott Keen a/k/a Jonathan S. Keen v. State of Mississippi; Madison Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-0086E; Ruling Date: 10/22/2012; Ruling Judge: John Emfinger; Majority Opinion: Irving, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Madison County Circuit Court of conviction of capital murder and sentence, as a habitual offender, of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without eligibility for parole or probation is affirmed. All costs of this appeal are assessed to Madison County. Votes: Lee, C.J., Griffis, P.J., Barnes, Ishee, Roberts, Carlton, Maxwell, Fair and James, JJ., Concur.
EN BANC
2012-CA-01449-COA
Rickey King, Individually as Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Carol King v. Singing River Health System, Dr. Lawrence Leake, M.D., Dr. Marilyn O. Mora and Emergency Room Group, Ltd.; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2010-00320(1); Ruling Date: 07/31/2012; Ruling Judge: Robert Krebs; Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied. Lee, C.J, Irving, P.J., and James, J., would grant.
EN BANC
2013-KA-00060-COA
Edmond K. Brown, Jr. a/k/a Edmund Brown, Jr. a/k/a Edmond K. Brown a/k/a Edmond Brown v. State of Mississippi; Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2008-0229-K; Ruling Date: 01/03/2013; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied.
EN BANC
2013-CA-00063-COA
In The Matter of The Dissolution of The Marriage of James Albert Hanlin and Melanie D. Hanlin: James Albert Hanlin v. Melanie D. Hanlin; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: G2005-1915T/1; Ruling Date: 09/27/2012; Ruling Judge: J. Thomas; Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied.
EN BANC
2013-KA-00346-COA
Bertha Mae Wilson a/k/a Bertha M. Wilson v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: B2401-2012-92; Ruling Date: 01/25/2013; Ruling Judge: Lisa Dodson; Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied. Lee, C.J., and James, J., would grant.
EN BANC
XX 2013-SA-00972-COA
Sammy William Ray v. Mississippi Department of Public Safety ; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-2011-944CIV; Ruling Date: 05/23/2013; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Barnes, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County is reversed, and this case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. All costs of this appeal are assessed to the appellee. Votes: Lee, C.J., Ishee, Roberts and Fair, JJ., Concur. Carlton, J., Concurs in Result Only Without Separate Written Opinion. James, J., Concurs in Part Without Separate Written Opinion. Irving, P.J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion, Joined by Griffis, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Dissenting Opinion: Irving, P.J. Votes: Griffis, P.J., and Maxwell, J., Join This Opinion.
EN BANC
2013-CP-01106-COA
Emanuel Sanders v. State of Mississippi; Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-0112-CV1H; Ruling Date: 05/29/2013; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied.
EN BANC
2014-WC-00885-COA
Jim Grieshaber v. Brandon Allen Dillard; LC Case #: 0809023-K-114-C; Disposition: The appeal is dismissed with prejudice pursuant to Mississippi Rule of Appellate Procedure 42(b). Since the dismissal was on motion of the appellant, the costs shall be assessed to the appellant. Order entered.