Mississippi Court of Appeals

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November 07, 2000

11/07/2000 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Moore, Dudley Rook, III
X 1999-KA-01064-COA

Westbrook, Frank James v. State of Mississippi Carroll Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 983218; Ruling Date: 11/24/1998; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Moore, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Carroll County Circuit Court of conviction of two counts of sale of less than an ounce of marijuana, second or subsequent offense, and sentence of four years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections on each count, to run consecutively, and Westbrook's driving privileges suspended for six months is hereby affirmed. Carroll County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

Irving, Tyree
X 1999-KA-00992-COA

Bishop, Maurice v. State of Mississippi Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 8677; Ruling Date: 11/03/1998; Ruling Judge: John Hatcher; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Bolivar County of conviction of uttering forgery and sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, which shall not be reduced or suspended nor shall the Defendant be eligible for parole or probation during the term of said sentence is affirmed. Sentence to run consecutively to any and all previous sentences. Bolivar County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

Bridges, Billy G.
X 1998-CP-01639-COA

Jenkins, Claiborne v. State of Mississippi Wilkinson Circuit Court; LC Case#: 4768; Ruling Date: 05/17/1999; Ruling Judge: Lillie Sanders; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Wilkinson County denying post-conviction relief is hereby affirmed. Wilkinson County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

Bridges, Billy G.
XX 1999-CA-00104-COA

Daniel, Brandy Jo Johnson v. Derrell Pat Daniel Covington Chancery Court; LC Case#: 97277; Ruling Date: 12/15/1998; Ruling Judge: J. Buffington; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Covington County is hereby affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Lee, J. Votes: Myers, J., Joins.

Bridges, Billy G.
X 1999-CC-01342-COA

Crockett, Dr. William v. Board of Trustees For The Mound Bayou Schools Bolivar Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 980341; Ruling Date: 07/06/1999; Ruling Judge: William Willard, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Bolivar County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Southwick, P.J., Irving, J., Not Participating.

Bridges, Billy G.
X 1999-CP-01607-COA

Curtis, Lewis a/k/a Louis Curtis a/k/a "Little Lewis" v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9229; Ruling Date: 11/23/1999; Ruling Judge: Elzy Smith, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Coahoma County of denial post-conviction relief is affirmed. Coahoma County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

Bridges, Billy G.
X 1999-KA-01755-COA

Stradford, James A. Jr. a/k/a James Alfred Stradford Jr. v. State of Mississippi Newton Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98CR0024; Ruling Date: 08/17/1999; Ruling Judge: Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: Bridges, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Newton County of conviction of grand larceny and sentence of five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is hereby affirmed. Newton County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

Southwick, Leslie H.
XX 1999-CA-00923-COA

Myers, Timothy Edwards v. State of Mississippi Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9510810; Ruling Date: 08/26/1996; Ruling Judge: Kathy Jackson; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jackson County Circuit Court denying Petitioner's post-conviction relief is reversed in part and remanded. Jackson County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Irving, J. Votes: King, P.J., Joins.

King, Leslie D.
X 1999-CA-00046-COA

Courtney, Wayne d/b/a Courtney Plumbing Service v. Roy Glenn d/b/a The Glenn Company and Powers Waterworks Association, Inc. Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 92580; Ruling Date: 12/11/1998; Ruling Judge: Lillie Sanders; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jones County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

King, Leslie D.
X 1999-CA-00556-COA

Carr, Mary Juanita Dennis, Individually and as the Natural Mother and Next Friend of the Minor Children v. Charlotte Lanier Lannom Carr a/k/a Charlotte Lanier Lannom DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case#: CV97-0282; Ruling Date: 03/16/1999; Ruling Judge: George Ready; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the DeSoto County Circuit Court granting summary judgment in favor of the Appellee is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating.

King, Leslie D.
X 1999-KA-00934-COA

Lawler, Richard D. a/k/a Richard Donald Lawler v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9800503; Ruling Date: 03/04/1999; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court of conviction of touching of a child for lustful purposes and sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, without parole, is affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 1999-CA-00796-COA

Bumpous, Donald Ingram v. Brenda (Riley) Bumpous DeSoto Chancery Court; LC Case#: 986741; Ruling Date: 03/04/1999; Ruling Judge: Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of DeSoto County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

EN BANC
XX 98-CA-00735-COA

Edwards, Luke and Reach, Inc. v. Charles L. Roberts and Gloria H. Roberts Hinds Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 5194; Ruling Date: 01/31/1991; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial District of Hinds County setting aside a judgment notwithstanding the verdict of February 27, 1992 is affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Concur. Irving, J., Not Participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: King, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Join.

EN BANC
X 1998-CA-01672-COA

Peterson, Tina v. Bernard Ladner, Sr. Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case#: 970280; Ruling Date: 08/13/1998; Ruling Judge: John Whitfield; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: On Motion for Rehearing, this motion for rehearing is granted in part and this opinion is substituted for the initial opinion of the Court. The judgment of the Hancock County Circuit Court is affirmed as to the determination of total damages in the amount of $540,000, and reversed and remanded as to the allocation of fault. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Payne, J., Concur. Myers, J., Thomas, J., Not Participating. Disposition: Motion for Rehearing is granted in part. Bridges, J., would deny. Myers and Thomas, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
1998-CA-01727-COA

Alexander, Willie and Carla Veal Alexander v. Lynell Brown and Pamela Brown Madison Chancery Court; LC Case#: 097607; Ruling Date: 10/22/1998; Ruling Judge: William Lutz; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Rehearing is denied. McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., and Moore, J., would grant. Myers, J., not participating.

EN BANC
1999-CA-00098-COA

Garriga, Vincent v. Lisa Garriga Jackson Chancery Court; LC Case#: 971467; Ruling Date: 12/18/1998; Ruling Judge: Glenn Barlow; Disposition: Appellant's and Appellee's Motions for Rehearing are denied. Myers and Thomas, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
XX 1999-CP-01207-COA

Jones, Henry v. State of Mississippi Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98-0069M; Ruling Date: 08/06/1999; Ruling Judge: Betty Sanders; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Sunflower County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Sunflower County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Join.

EN BANC
XX 1999-WC-01520-COA

Calhoun Apparel, Inc. and Mississippi Manufacturers Association Workers' Compensation Group v. Josephine B. Hobson Calhoun Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98065; Ruling Date: 08/13/1999; Ruling Judge: R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Calhoun County is affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Concur. Myers, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Votes: Southwick, P.J., Moore, J., Thomas, J., Join.

EN BANC
1999-WC-01647-COA

Financial Institute Insurance Service and PCA Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Teresa Hoy Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 98527; Ruling Date: 08/27/1999; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Disposition: Motion to Assess Penalties granted. Statutory penalties and interest are awarded. Order entered.

EN BANC
1999-WC-01647-COA

Financial Institute Insurance Service and PCA Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Teresa Hoy Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 98527; Ruling Date: 08/27/1999; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Disposition: Motion to Withdraw Motion for Rehearing and Remand to the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission granted. Order entered.

EN BANC
1999-WC-01743-COA

Zimmerman, Robert v. Howard Transportation, Inc. Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 99-22-CV2; Ruling Date: 10/05/1999; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.

EN BANC
2000-WC-01285-COA

Fidelity Tire Manufacturing Company and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA v. Dexter Byrd Adams Circuit Court; LC Case#: 00-KV-0033-J; Ruling Date: 07/24/2000; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Disposition: Joint Motion to Dismiss granted with each party to bear its own costs of appeal. Order entered.