Mississippi Court of Appeals

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November 28, 2000

11/28/2000 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Thomas, James E.
X 1999-KA-00607-COA

Coleman, Johnny L. v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 10843; Ruling Date: 02/26/1999; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Rankin County of conviction of voyeurism and sentence as an habitual offender of life without parole in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Rankin County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Concur.

Thomas, James E.
X 1999-CA-02118-COA

Crowell, Kelvin v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-CV-122; Ruling Date: 12/06/1999; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Lauderdale County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Concur.

Payne, Mary Libby
X 1999-CA-01073-COA

Evans, Tanya, Individually, and on Behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Tony L. Evans, Deceased v. Jackson Coca-Cola Bottling Company Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 951006; Ruling Date: 12/28/1998; Ruling Judge: James Graves, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

Moore, Dudley Rook, III
XX 97-CA-00706-COA

Redd, Mary Lucille (Paulk) v. Zelmer Gordon Redd Lincoln Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950163; Ruling Date: 03/21/1997; Ruling Judge: R. Reeves, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Moore, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lincoln County Chancery Court is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Concur. Thomas, J., Not Participating. Concurring Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: King, P.J., Join.

Moore, Dudley Rook, III
X 1998-KA-01112-COA

Melton, James W. v. State of Mississippi Leflore Circuit Court; LC Case#: 23341; Ruling Date: 05/21/1998; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Majority Opinion: Moore, J. Disposition: Judgment of the Leflore County Circuit Court of conviction of molesting a child under the age of fourteen and sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with five years suspended to be served on supervised probation is affirmed. Leflore 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.

Moore, Dudley Rook, III
X 1999-WC-02092-COA

International Paper Company, Self-Insured v. Thomas A. Greene Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case#: CI-990178; Ruling Date: 11/09/1999; Ruling Judge: Dale Harkey; Majority Opinion: Moore, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jackson County Circuit Court awarding workers' compensation benefits to the Appellee is affirmed. Appellant 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.

Lee, L. Joseph
X 1999-KA-01924-COA

Jones, Larry Darnell v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: B2401-9800243; Ruling Date: 08/05/1999; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County of conviction of touching a child for lustful purposes and sentence of ten years with five years suspended leaving five years to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and order to pay fine of $3,000 is affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

Irving, Tyree
X 1999-CP-01224-COA

Wilson, Galvin P. a/k/a Galvin Patrice Wilson v. State of Mississippi Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case#: 18150; Ruling Date: 07/08/1999; Ruling Judge: Richard McKenzie; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Forrest County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Forrest 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.

Southwick, Leslie H.
X 1999-KA-01065-COA

Sims, Dewight E. v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 98196; Ruling Date: 05/18/1999; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jones County of conviction of felony shoplifting and sentence of five years in the Mississippi Department of Corrections as an habitual offender is affirmed. Sentence to run consecutive to Lauderdale County burglary sentence Jones County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur.

King, Leslie D.
XX 1999-CA-00048-COA

Wertz, James C. v. Ingalls Shipbuilding, Inc. Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case#: CI970107; Ruling Date: 11/23/1998; Ruling Judge: Edwin Hardin; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jackson County Circuit Court granting summary judgment in favor of the Appellee is reversed and remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Moore, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Votes: Southwick, P.J., Myers, J., Join.

King, Leslie D.
X 1999-KA-01359-COA

Kendall, John James a/k/a Johnny Kendall v. State of Mississippi Monroe Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98211; Ruling Date: 07/02/1999; Ruling Judge: Barry Ford; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Monroe County of conviction of third degree arson and sentence of three years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, fine of $1,000 and restitution of $2,000 is affirmed. Monroe 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.

King, Leslie D.
X 2000-CP-00350-COA

Brown, Kendrick a/k/a Kendrick Lamond Danshay Brown v. State of Mississippi Wayne Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9150; Ruling Date: 02/22/2000; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: Judgment of the Wayne County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is hereby 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.

EN BANC
1999-KA-00022-COA

Rodgers, Everett a/k/a Everett F. Rodgers v. State of Mississippi Yazoo Circuit Court; LC Case#: 7528; Ruling Date: 01/04/1999; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.

EN BANC
1999-KA-00299-COA

Wiseman, Myles a/k/a Igen Troy Stewart a/k/a Kerry Johnson v. State of Mississippi Grenada Circuit Court; LC Case#: 980029; Ruling Date: 01/21/1999; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. McMillin, C.J., not participating.

EN BANC
1999-CC-00577-COA

Slay, John S. v. Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9700207; Ruling Date: 02/22/1999; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Payne, J., not participating.

EN BANC
1999-CP-00864-COA

Witt, Clouis a/k/a Clovis Witt v. State of Mississippi Montgomery Circuit Court; LC Case#: 990039CV; Ruling Date: 04/15/1999; Ruling Judge: C. Morgan, III; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Myers, J., not participating.

EN BANC
1999-KA-01083-COA

Williams, Antonio C. a/k/a Antonio Casino Williams v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 59098; Ruling Date: 04/16/1999; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied. Myers, J., not participating.

EN BANC
1999-KA-01115-COA

Moore, Darris Eugene v. State of Mississippi Lee Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR8-294; Ruling Date: 11/05/1998; Ruling Judge: Frank Russell; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Rehearing is denied.

EN BANC
XX 1999-CA-01400-COA

Chic Creations of Bonita Lakes Mall d/b/a Chic Wigs v. Doleac Electric Company, Inc., McLain Plumbing and Electrical, Inc. and Automotive Glass Specialist of Weathersby Road d/b/a Auto Glass/City Glass Lauderdale Chancery Court; LC Case#: 98672; Ruling Date: 08/12/1999; Ruling Judge: Sarah Springer; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Lauderdale County is reversed and judgment is rendered for the Appellant. Appellees are taxed with costs of appeal in equal shares. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Lee, J., Moore, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: Myers, J., Join.

EN BANC
XX 1999-CA-01441-COA

Boggs, Mary Lyn, Individually, as Mother and Next Friend of Shaun Boggs, a Minor, and Barry Boggs, Jointly and Severally v. Pam C. Hawks Tate Circuit Court; LC Case#: 96124; Ruling Date: 04/30/1999; Ruling Judge: George Carlson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Tate County is affirmed on the condition of acceptance of additur of $6,224 by Hawks. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Bridges, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Payne, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Votes: Southwick, P.J., Moore, J., Thomas, J., Join.

EN BANC
XX 1999-CA-01496-COA

Buie, Laverne v. Leonard Edward Buie Coahoma Chancery Court; LC Case#: 970430; Ruling Date: 08/05/1999; Ruling Judge: William Willard, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Coahoma County denying Appellant's Motion for Relief pursuant to M.R.C.P. 60 is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Moore, J., Myers, J., Thomas, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: Lee, J., Joins.