Mississippi Court of Appeals

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December 08, 1998

12/08/1998 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Southwick, Leslie H.
XX 96-CA-00984-COA

Pearson, Bernice v. Columbus and Greenville Railway Company, a Mississippi Corporation Sunflower Circuit Court; LCCase #9215046; Ruling: 08/13/1996; Warren Hines; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Sunflower County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Payne, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Diaz, J. Votes: Coleman, J., King, J., Join.


Southwick, Leslie H.
XX 97-CA-00225-COA

Bivens, Jr., Volley v. Kenneth and Paulette Mobley Tishomingo Chancery Court; LCCase #12810; Ruling: 12/12/1996; Charles Thomas; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Tishomingo County is reversed and rendered as to the right to use the easement for a water line, and affirmed in all other respects. Costs of this appeal are assessed one-half to the appellant and one-half to the appellees. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Coleman, J., Join.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-CA-00478-COA

Pruitt, Robert Lee v. Mississippi Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company Jones Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #951230; Ruling: 08/01/1996; Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jones County Circuit Court on change of venue from Smith County Circuit 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., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
XX 97-CC-00552-COA

Holt, Brenda S. v. Mississippi Employment Security Commission Yazoo Circuit Court; LCCase #970013; Ruling: 04/04/1997; Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Yazoo County affirming the decision of the Mississippi Employment Security Commission is affirmed. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Concur. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Payne, J., Join.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-KA-00816-COA

Hogan, Brian F. a/k/a Brian Fritzgerald Hogan v. State of Mississippi Forrest Circuit Court; LCCase #18760; Ruling: 01/27/1997; Richard McKenzie; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Forrest County Circuit Court of conviction of armed robbery and sentence of thirty-five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Forrest 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.
X 98-CP-00303-COA

Carter, Cedric v. State of Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LCCase #980022A; Ruling: 01/23/1998; Keith Starrett; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Pike County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. 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.


Payne, Mary Libby
X 97-KA-00308-COA

Brown, Timothy Dewayne a/k/a "Tim" v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LCCase #9074; Ruling: 02/25/1997; Elzy Smith, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Coahoma County of conviction of armed robbery and sentence of five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole and to make restitution to the victim is affirmed. Sentence imposed shall run consecutively to any and all sentences previously imposed. Coahoma 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-CA-00927-COA

Hampton, Ollie v. State of Mississippi Copiah Circuit Court; LCCase #14892; Ruling: 07/17/1997; Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Copiah County denying post conviction relief is affirmed. Copiah 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-KA-01135-COA

Chancellor, William v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #962214; Ruling: 05/21/1997; L. Hilburn, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County of conviction of aggravated assault with a weapon and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. The case is remanded for proper sentencing under Miss. Code Ann. Section 99-19-81 (Rev. 1994). Hinds 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.


King, Leslie D.
X 95-KP-00816-COA

Bryant, Jr., Adolph a/k/a "Sonnyman" v. State of Mississippi Lawrence Circuit Court; LCCase #3551; Ruling: 07/25/1995; Michael Eubanks; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lawrence County Circuit Court of conviction of possession of a controlled substance with intent to transfer or sell and sentence of thirty years to run consecutively to any other sentence now being served in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Lawrence County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


King, Leslie D.
X 96-CC-01270-COA

McNeely, Jr., Robert v. Pickens Brothers Lumber Company, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Claiborne Circuit Court; LCCase #022594; Ruling: 09/13/1996; Frank Vollor; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Claiborne County 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., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


King, Leslie D.
X 97-CC-00849-COA

Ware, Onnie v. Hillcraft Furniture and Mississippi Manufacturing Association Workers' Compensation Group Union Circuit Court; LCCase #97104; Ruling: 06/10/1997; R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Union County 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., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
X 96-KA-01359-COA

Cook, Emmanuel v. State of Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LCCase #14992; Ruling: 11/08/1996; Mike Smith; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Pike County Circuit Court of conviction of the sale of cocaine and sentence of thirty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $10,000 is affirmed. Appellant 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.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
XX 97-CA-00150-COA

Baites, Reba v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company DeSoto Circuit Court; LCCase #CV95300; Ruling: 12/30/1996; George Ready; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the DeSoto County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Diaz, J. Votes: Bridges, C.J., King, J., Join.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
X 97-KA-00439-COA

Blanton, Leo Joseph a/k/a Hosea Blanton v. State of Mississippi Adams Circuit Court; LCCase #10820; Ruling: 11/20/1996; Forrest Johnson; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Adams County of conviction of sale of cocaine and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $5000 is affirmed. Adams 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.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
X 97-KA-00676-COA

Harrison, Steven a/k/a Steven Paul Harrison v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #1595; Ruling: 03/05/1997; Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jones County of conviction of Count One of robbery and sentence of fifteen (15) years with three years suspended; Count Two of aggravated assault and sentence of twenty (20) years with five years suspended, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sentences shall run consecutive to each other as well as consecutive to any and all sentences previously imposed. Jones 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.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
X 97-KA-01348-COA

Parker, Robert L. a/k/a Robert William Parker v. State of Mississippi Madison Circuit Court; LCCase #2489; Ruling: 05/14/1997; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Madison County of conviction of auto burglary and sentence of six years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with four years suspended and five years probation and to pay restitution to victim is affirmed. Madison 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.


Herring, James H.
X 97-KA-00780-COA

Norman, Jim Tom v. State of Mississippi Itawamba Circuit Court; LCCase #CR95048; Ruling: 06/06/1997; Barry Ford; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Itawamba County of conviction of sexual battery of a child under the age of fourteen years and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Itawamba 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.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
XX 97-CA-00337-COA

Trilogy Communications, Inc. v. Thomas Truck Lease, Inc. Lowndes Circuit Court; LCCase #18600; Ruling: 02/28/1997; Lee Howard; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lowndes County Circuit Court is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded to the appellee. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Southwick, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Votes: Coleman, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Join.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 97-CA-00864-COA

Friar, Minnie Lee Williams, and Frank Ray Penton, Jr., and Bruce Henry Penton, and Minnie H. Penton v. Irvin F. Templet, Jr., and wife, Linda F. Templet, James P. McCormick and wife, Jessica McCormick Pearl River Chancery Court; LCCase #940545; Ruling: 03/25/1996; James Thomas, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Pearl River Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellants 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.
XX 97-CA-01089-COA

Watts, Jr., Andrew, a Minor, by and through his father and natural guardian, Andrew Watts, Sr. v. Lafayette County (MS) School District Lafayette Circuit Court; LCCase #96173; Ruling: 08/06/1997; Henry Lackey; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lafayette 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., Southwick, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: Diaz, J., Joins.


Thomas, James E.
X 96-KA-01364-COA

McCarty, Toby R. a/k/a Toby Ray McCarty v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LCCase #5572; Ruling: 11/15/1996; John Toney; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Rankin County is reversed and rendered. Rankin County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 96-CA-01417-COA

McNeese, Jerry Wallace and wife, Martha Francine McNeese v. George Hutchinson, Jo Ann Hutchinson and J. C. Ainsworth, Jr., Trustee Simpson Chancery Court; LCCase #950415; Ruling: 11/07/1996; J. Buffington; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Simpson County is reversed and this case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with the terms of this opinion. Appellees 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.
X 97-KA-00327-COA

Booker, Willis C. a/k/a Willie C. Booker v. State of Mississippi Calhoun Circuit Court; LCCase #CK96031; Ruling: 01/24/1997; Henry Lackey; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Calhoun County of conviction of murder and sentence of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections 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.
XX 97-KA-00397-COA

Anderson, Joseph Lee v. State of Mississippi Humphreys Circuit Court; LCCase #5000; Ruling: 03/04/1997; Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Humphreys County Circuit Court of conviction of armed robbery and sentence of ten (10) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Humphreys 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. Dissenting Opinion: Coleman, J.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 97-CA-00716-COA

McGee, Michael L. and Sherry B. McGee v. Thomas L. Swarek Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9600375; Ruling: 05/20/1997; John Whitfield; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County is affirmed. Appellants 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.
XX 96-CA-01333-COA

General Motors Corporation v. Jimmy Pegues Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #6830; Ruling: 03/25/1996; George Carlson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Panola County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Herring, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, J. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Hinkebein, J., Join.


Bridges, Billy G.
X 97-KA-00622-COA

Lenox, Legrane a/k/a Legrane Lenox, Jr. v. State of Mississippi Forrest Circuit Court; LCCase #18097; Ruling: 05/21/1997; Richard McKenzie; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Forrest County of conviction of armed robbery and sentence of thirty-five (35) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Forrest County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


Bridges, Billy G.
X 97-CC-01102-COA

Shelby, Thomas D. v. Peavey Electronics Corporation Lauderdale Circuit Court; LCCase #97CV069; Ruling: 08/14/1997; Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lauderdale County Circuit Court affirming the Full Commission order of the Workers' Compensation is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


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 for rehearing denied.


EN BANC
96-KA-00647-COA

Magnusen, David Eugene v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #25691; Ruling: 06/11/1996; Jerry Terry, Sr. Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Thomas, P.J., not participating.


EN BANC
96-KA-00949-COA

Payton, Henry a/k/a Henry C. Payton v. State of Mississippi Leake Circuit Court; LCCase #8474; Ruling: 05/17/1996; Marcus Gordon; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied.


Payne, Mary Libby
97-KA-00326-COA

Roberts, Thomas William v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9500879; Ruling: 02/28/1996; John Whitfield; Disposition: On the Court's own motion, the appeal is hereby dismissed. All costs of this appeal are assessed to Harrison County. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-KA-00498-COA

Mims, Albert v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9781; Ruling: 04/15/1997; Billy Landrum; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied.


EN BANC
97-KA-00772-COA

Anderson, Randy a/k/a "Chubb" v. State of Mississippi Montgomery Circuit Court; LCCase #7351; Ruling: 05/05/1997; C. Morgan, III; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied.


EN BANC
97-CA-00893-COA

Carlock, John Wayne v. Kathy (Martin) Carlock DeSoto Chancery Court; LCCase #90111251; Ruling: 06/26/1997; Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Disposition: 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-00988-COA

Stanford, Jr., Thomas E. v. Dale S. Stanford Lee Chancery Court; LCCase #951372; Ruling: 07/09/1997; John Ross, Jr.; Disposition: On the Court's own motion the case is remanded to the Chancery Court of Lee County for the purpose of requiring the Chancellor within 30 days of the entry of this order to make an on the record finding as to the applicability of the support guidelines and certify same to this Court. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-KA-01028-COA

Forrest, C. W. v. State of Mississippi Grenada Circuit Court; LCCase #7332; Ruling: 08/05/1997; C. Morgan, III; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied.