Mississippi Court of Appeals

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December 18, 1998

12/18/1998 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-CA-00711-COA

Lee Hawkins Realty, Inc. v. Phillip W. Moss and Susan Burton Williams Rankin Chancery Court; LCCase #34004; Ruling: 04/11/1997; Thomas Zebert; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Rankin County Chancery Court is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellant 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., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-CA-00802-COA

First Southwest Corporation v. Dudley F. Lampton Pike Chancery Court; LCCase #38750; Ruling: 05/23/1997; W. McGehee, II; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Pike County Chancery Court is reversed and rendered. Appellee 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., Concur. Payne, J., Not Participating.


Southwick, Leslie H.
XX 97-CA-00987-COA

Bridges, Janice v. Walter Kenneth McCracken, Sr. Lauderdale Chancery Court; LCCase #95363; Ruling: 07/22/1997; Jerry Mason; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lauderdale 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., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Payne, J.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-CA-01111-COA

Driste, Jeannie F. v. Michael Gerald Driste Alcorn Chancery Court; LCCase #960520; Ruling: 08/13/1997; Charles Thomas; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Alcorn County Chancery Court is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Thomas, P.J., Not Participating.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-CA-01179-COA

Turnbough, Michael v. Janet Ladner Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9500053; Ruling: 09/04/1997; Kosta Vlahos; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Thomas, P.J., Not Participating.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-CA-01299-COA

Saunders, Jeannette Kathryn v. Donald Stone Saunders, Jr. Lafayette Chancery Court; LCCase #94348; Ruling: 07/23/1997; Don Grist; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Lafayette 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., King, J., Payne, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-CC-01379-COA

City of Picayune and Mississippi Municipal Workers' Compensation, Self Insured Group v. Charles A. Bennett Pearl River Circuit Court; LCCase #970159; Ruling: 10/01/1997; Michael Eubanks; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Pearl River 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., King, J., Payne, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-CA-01408-COA

Thompson, Christopher L. a/k/a Christopher Lenard Thompson v. State of Mississippi Marion Circuit Court; LCCase #PC960006; Ruling: 06/05/1997; Michael Eubanks; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Marion County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Marion 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.
XX 97-CA-01409-COA

Soileau, Susan v. Mississippi Coast Coliseum Commission Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9600232; Ruling: 09/22/1997; Kosta Vlahos; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court of summary judgment in favor of the appellee is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Concur. Bridges, C.J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion. Concurring Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: Diaz, J., Joins.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-KA-01622-COA

Edwards, Derrick Sentell v. State of Mississippi Winston Circuit Court; LCCase #6092; Ruling: 12/02/1997; C. Morgan, III; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Winston County is reversed and the case remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Winston 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-CA-00097-COA

Carr, Edward B. v. Mary Juanita Dennis Carr DeSoto Chancery Court; LCCase #96142; Ruling: 01/08/1998; Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the DeSoto County Chancery Court is affirmed in part and reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellant and Appellee 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-CA-00185-COA

Russell, Jr., Bobby Max v. Cynthia V. Russell Jackson Chancery Court; LCCase #58082; Ruling: 12/31/1997; William Myers; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jackson County Chancery Court is affirmed in part, reversed and rendered as to the award of medical expenses which shall be reduced by $575, and reversed and remanded for further proceedings regarding attorneys fees. We correct the judgment to reflect that $75 in unpaid alimony and not $150 is due. Appellant and Appellee 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-00866-COA

Robinson, Duean v. State of Mississippi Warren Circuit Court; LCCase #12615; Ruling: 12/20/1996; Isadore Patrick, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Warren County of conviction of Counts I and II of armed robbery with a deadly weapon and sentence of twenty years each, with five years each suspended; and Count III of conviction of burglary of a business and sentence of seven years, all in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sentences in Counts I, II, and III are to run concurrently. Warren 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-01129-COA

Mixon, Jerry Lane v. Tori Estridge Mixon Tate Chancery Court; LCCase #968253; Ruling: 07/14/1997; Melvin McClure; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Tate County is affirmed in part and reversed and rendered in part. Costs of this appeal are taxed two-thirds against the appellant and one-third against the appellee. 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-01172-COA

Sherman, Dolores v. Laura Beth Keith Hancock Circuit Court; LCCase #950353; Ruling: 06/10/1997; Kosta Vlahos; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hancock County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Thomas, P.J., Not Participating.


Payne, Mary Libby
X 97-KA-01175-COA

Gatlin, Larry a/k/a Larry D. Gatlin v. State of Mississippi Washington Circuit Court; LCCase #25195; Ruling: 08/27/1997; Shirley Byers; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Washington County of conviction of first degree arson and sentence of thirteen years in the custody of the Misssissippi Department of Corrections and order to pay $500 to Crime Victim Compensation Fund is affirmed. Washington 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-01454-COA

Flechas, Eunice S. v. Miguel Martin Flechas, III Jackson Chancery Court; LCCase #962728; Ruling: 10/16/1997; Pat Watts, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Jackson County 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., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


Payne, Mary Libby
X 97-CA-01638-COA

Wright (Massingale), Vikki Hughes v. Mackey Mims Wright, Jr. Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LCCase #146093; Ruling: 11/21/1997; Stuart Robinson; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hinds 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., Southwick, J., Concur.


King, Leslie D.
X 96-CA-00594-COA

Osborn, Raymond v. Susan Janet Osborn Tishomingo Chancery Court; LCCase #950301; Ruling: 05/02/1996; John Ross, Jr.; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Tishomingo County Chancery Court is affirmed in part, reversed in part and remanded for proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion. Appellant and Appellee 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-KA-00972-COA

Pool, Johnny v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #1563; Ruling: 08/27/1996; Robert Evans; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jones County Circuit Court is reversed, this matter is hereby remanded for an additional sentencing hearing and appropriate proportionality analysis. Jones 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.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
X 96-CA-01330-COA

Lee, Bruce v. Dominique Stewart, by and through Katrice Summerville, his Mother and Next Friend Lowndes Chancery Court; LCCase #940870; Ruling: 11/06/1996; Robert Lancaster; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lowndes County Chancery Court is affirmed except as to the amount of child support due. The amount of child support due is reversed and remanded for a factual determination under the guidelines established by section 43-19-101 of the Mississippi Code. Costs of this appeal are assessed equally between the Department of Human Services and Lee. 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 96-KA-01391-COA

Bracey, Terrell v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #953138; Ruling: 12/04/1996; James Graves, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County of conviction of sale of cocaine and sentence of twenty-five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Thomas, P.J., Not Participating.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
X 97-CA-00205-COA

WILLIAMS, IN THE MATTER OF THE CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON AND ESTATE OF JUNE D.: Essie Parker v. Clementine Parker George Chancery Court; LCCase #9014; Ruling: 01/14/1997; J. Randall, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of George 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., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
XXX 97-KA-00504-COA

Wade, Deanna v. State of Mississippi Claiborne Circuit Court; LCCase #5060; Ruling: 02/04/1997; Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Claiborne County of conviction of murder is reversed and remanded for re-sentencing for the crime of manslaughter. Claiborne County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., King, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Payne, J. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, J. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Joins.


Hinkebein, B. Greg
X 97-KA-00783-COA

Ruttley, Jonathan a/k/a Jonathan Michael Ruttley a/k/a Mike Mike Ruttley v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LCCase #96659; Ruling: 03/27/1997; Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lauderdale County Circuit Court of conviction of murder and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and sentences of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole 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
X 97-KA-00969-COA

Harrison, Steven a/k/a Steven P. Harrison v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #1596; Ruling: 08/04/1997; Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Hinkebein, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jones County of conviction of Count One of aggravated assault and sentence of twenty (20) years with ten years suspended; Count Two of simple assault and sentence of six (6) months and a $500 fine in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is afffirmed. Sentences to run consecutive to any and all previous sentences. 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.


Herring, James H.
X 97-CA-00441-COA

Haywood, Wardell v. Henry Collier Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #95791; Ruling: 12/17/1996; Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jones County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Diaz, J., Concurs in result only.


Herring, James H.
X 97-CA-00490-COA

Coleman, Henry a/k/a Henry E. Coleman v. State of Mississippi Sunflower Circuit Court; LCCase #970025; Ruling: 03/25/1997; Gray Evans; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Sunflower County Circuit Court of denial of post-conviction relief is affirmed. Sunflower 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-KA-00715-COA

Anderson, Steven Wayne v. State of Mississippi Lee Circuit Court; LCCase #CR96365; Ruling: 05/23/1997; Thomas Gardner, III; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lee County of conviction on Count I of grand larceny and sentence of five years and fine of $1,000; Count II of false pretense and sentence of three years and fine of $1,312.74, all in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sentence in Count II shall run consecutively to sentence in Count I. Lee 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-CA-00753-COA

Smith, Richard a/k/a "Bo Hog" v. State of Mississippi Lowndes Circuit Court; LCCase #97029CV; Ruling: 05/20/1997; Lee Howard; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lowndes County 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., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


Herring, James H.
X 97-KA-01007-COA

Fox, Elger Russell v. State of Mississippi Lafayette Circuit Court; LCCase #LK96255; Ruling: 08/01/1997; Henry Lackey; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lafayette County of conviction of drive-by shooting and sentence to fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Lafayette 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-KA-01543-COA

Harvey, Allen Duane v. State of Mississippi Newton Circuit Court; LCCase #4656; Ruling: 12/04/1997; Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Newton County of conviction of aggravated assault and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with sentence to run consecutively to a sentence imposed upon the defendant by the Circuit Court of Neshoba County is affirmed. Newton 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.
X 97-CA-00909-COA

Delozier, Melissa Lea v. Daniel Winfred Delozier Franklin Chancery Court; LCCase #950094; Ruling: 05/28/1997; W. McGehee, II; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Franklin County Chancery 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., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


Coleman, Thomas A.
X 96-CA-01297-COA

Magee, Jr., James A. v. Glenda K. Magee Jackson Chancery Court; LCCase #951544; Ruling: 10/28/1996; Pat Watts, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: The judgment of divorce and subsequent orders of the Chancery Court of Jackson County are affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


Coleman, Thomas A.
X 97-CA-00242-COA

James, Luke L. v. Frances C. James Hancock Chancery Court; LCCase #22561; Ruling: 01/21/1997; J. Randall, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hancock County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur.


Thomas, James E.
X 97-CA-00514-COA

Mathis, Jr., Paul, Elmertha Burton Mathis, William Noel Harris, Individually and on behalf of A Class of Claimants who filed Objections to the Action Taken by the City Council v. The City of Greenville Washington Circuit Court; LCCase #CI960165; Ruling: 04/11/1997; Betty Sanders; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Washington County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. King, J., Not Participating.


Thomas, James E.
X 97-KA-00696-COA

Thornton, Debbie Lynn v. State of Mississippi Jasper Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #2612; Ruling: 04/04/1997; Robert Evans; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jasper County of conviction of possession of amphetamine and sentence of three years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with two and a half years suspended is affirmed. Appellant 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.


Thomas, James E.
X 97-KA-00714-COA

Black, Richard v. State of Mississippi Lee Circuit Court; LCCase #CR95203; Ruling: 05/28/1997; Thomas Gardner, III; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lee County Circuit Court of conviction of Count I of burglary and sentence of seven (7) years; Count II of armed robbery and sentence of twenty (20) years; Count III of aggravated assault and sentence of twenty (20) years, with all sentences to run consecutively, all in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections as an habitual offender, is affirmed. Lee 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.


Thomas, James E.
X 97-KA-01005-COA

Wilkerson, James v. State of Mississippi Newton Circuit Court; LCCase #4641; Ruling: 08/15/1997; Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Newton County Circuit Court of conviction of burglary of a dwelling and sentence of seven years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $2,000 is affirmed. Newton 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.


Thomas, James E.
X 97-KA-01642-COA

Ruffin, Jr., Larry a/k/a "Chick" a/k/a Larry Junior Ruffin v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LCCase #09997; Ruling: 12/11/1997; Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County of conviction on Count I of delivery of cocaine and sentence of thirty years; Count II of delivery of cocaine and sentence of thirty years to run concurrently to sentence imposed in Count I but consecutive to any other sentence, all in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and to pay fine of $5,000 is affirmed. Lauderdale 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-KA-00935-COA

Jones, Kirby a/k/a Kirby O. Jones v. State of Mississippi Lincoln Circuit Court; LCCase #11781; Ruling: 04/23/1996; Keith Starrett; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lincoln County Circuit Court of conviction of possession of more than one ounce but less than one kilogram of marijuana with intent to distribute and sentence of ten years with the last six years to be served on post conviction release supervision in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $2,000 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.
X 96-CA-00939-COA

Ann May Enterprises, Inc. v. James Caples Calhoun Chancery Court; LCCase #95118; Ruling: 07/19/1996; Anthony Farese; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Calhoun County is reversed and judgment is rendered in favor of the appellant, Ann May Enterprises, Inc, declaring that part of Winters Road necessary to gain access to the May Enterprises, Inc. tract to be a public road and enjoining the appellee, James Caples, from any effort to deny such use of Winters Road as is consistent with the normal and customary use of a county public road. The provisions of the judgment ordering the appellant to pay the costs of surveying an alternate route and the award of attorney's fees against the appellant are also reversed and rendered. Appellee 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 96-CA-00989-COA

Independent Healthcare Management, Inc. v. The City of Bruce, Mississippi Calhoun Chancery Court; LCCase #95300; Ruling: 04/02/1996; Don Grist; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Calhoun County, insofar as it adjudicates the appellant to be in breach of the covenants of its lease with the appellee is affirmed. That part of the judgment granting a judgment in favor of the appellee and against the appellant in the amount of $64,115.73 is reversed and rendered. The award of attorney's fees and expenses to appellee in the amount of $3,127.65 is reversed and remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Diaz, J. Votes: King, J., Payne, J., Join.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 96-KA-01136-COA

Johnson, Reginald Torlentus v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #952426; Ruling: 09/11/1996; James Graves, Jr.; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hinds County Circuit Court of conviction of murder and sentence to life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Hinds 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.
X 96-KA-01250-COA

Dean, Clarence v. State of Mississippi Sunflower Circuit Court; LCCase #960025; Ruling: 11/01/1996; Betty Sanders; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Sunflower County of conviction of murder and sentence of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sunflower 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.
X 97-KA-00072-COA

Miller, Jr., Carl Eugene v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9600192; Ruling: 10/18/1996; John Whitfield; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County is reversed and this case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Thomas, P.J., Not Participating.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 97-KA-00476-COA

Allison, Louis v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #961106; Ruling: 03/11/1997; W. Yerger; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County of conviction of rape and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Hinds 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.
XX 97-CA-01097-COA

S & H Grocery, Inc. v. Gilbert Construction Co., Inc; Southern Company, Inc.; and Custom Sign Company, Inc. DeSoto Chancery Court; LCCase #974581; Ruling: 08/01/1997; Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the DeSoto County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Diaz, J. Votes: Herring, J., Joins.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
XX 97-CA-01277-COA

Housing Authority, The, City of Laurel, Mississippi v. Irvin H. Gatlin Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #94669; Ruling: 09/19/1997; Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jones County is reversed and judgment is rendered in favor of the appellant. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Diaz, J. Votes: King, J., Payne, J., Join.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 97-CC-01382-COA

Hollingsworth, Paul v. I. C. Isaacs and Company & Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Newton Circuit Court; LCCase #970124; Ruling: 10/07/1997; Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Newton County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Diaz, J., Concurs in result only.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 98-CA-00072-COA

Simmons, Melinda Lee v. Jeffrey L. Simmons Coahoma Chancery Court; LCCase #960028; Ruling: 01/12/1998; Harvey Ross; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Coahoma County is affirmed. Appellant and Appellee 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-KA-00330-COA

Washington, Michael a/k/a Michael Jeffery Washington v. State of Mississippi Jefferson Circuit Court; LCCase #2944; Ruling: 06/20/1996; Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Jefferson County Circuit Court of conviction of receiving stolen property and conspiracy to receiving stolen property and sentence of five years on each count in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sentences to be served consecutively and to run concurrently with sentence imposed in cause number 2945. 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.


Bridges, Billy G.
X 97-KA-00964-COA

McGowan, Cleverland S. a/k/a Cleverland Sheffield McGowan v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9601019; Ruling: 04/10/1997; John Whitfield; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court of conviction of two counts of armed robbery and sentence of forty years on each count to run concurrent in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Harrison 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-CA-00990-COA

Tobias, Sherman v. State of Mississippi Copiah Circuit Court; LCCase #14872; Ruling: 07/14/1997; Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Copiah County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Copiah 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-KA-01065-COA

Pearson, Fred a/k/a Fred Douglas Pearson v. State of Mississippi Calhoun Circuit Court; LCCase #CK97078; Ruling: 08/06/1997; Henry Lackey; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Calhoun County Circuit Court is reversed and remanded for further proceedings consisent with this opinion. Calhoun 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-01248-COA

Mississippi Employment Security Commission v. Marvin L. Pennington Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #961002; Ruling: 08/16/1997; Robert Gibbs; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County is reversed and judgment is rendered for the Mississippi Employment Security Commission. 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-CA-01417-COA

Shelton, Johnny Allen v. Town of Hickory Flat, Alderman David Thompson, Alderman Allen Gray, Alderman Carroll Taylor, Alderman Margie Gray and Alderman Peggy Moffitt Benton Circuit Court; LCCase #97032; Ruling: 10/16/1997; R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Benton County granting summary judgment in favor of the appellees 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
XX 96-KA-00287-COA

Winston, Calvin a/k/a James Calvin Winston v. State of Mississippi Yazoo Circuit Court; LCCase #7727; Ruling: 02/12/1996; Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: Herring, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Yazoo County of conviction of rape by carnal knowledge of a child under the age of fourteen is affirmed and sentence is remanded for resentencing consistent with this opinion. Yazoo County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes:Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., Hinkebein, J., Payne, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, J. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., King, J., Join.


EN BANC
X 96-CA-00466-COA

Freeman, A. Lewis v. Greenville Convalescent Home, Inc. Washington Circuit Court; LCCase #CI950177; Ruling: 03/21/1996; Betty Sanders; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Washington County is reversed and the cause is 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., Herring, J., Hinkebein, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur.


EN BANC
96-KA-00650-COA

Givens, Robert v. State of Mississippi Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #8303; Ruling: 06/07/1996; Kenneth Thomas; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. McMillin, P.J., not participating.


EN BANC
96-CA-00881-COA

Brown, Jr., William A. and wife, Nancy W. Brown v. Bridgetown Community Association, Inc. DeSoto Chancery Court; LCCase #91101241; Ruling: 06/19/1996; Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied.


EN BANC
96-CA-00962-COA

Alexander, Rodger a/k/a Roger Alexander v. State of Mississippi Yazoo Circuit Court; LCCase #7822; Ruling: 08/19/1996; Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied.


Bridges, Billy G.
96-CT-01248-COA

Jenkins, Glendora and Wendell Woodard v. State of Mississippi Quitman Circuit Court; LCCase #5453; Ruling: 10/17/1996; Elzy Smith, Jr.; Disposition: Motion to stay proceedings and/or mandate granted. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-CA-01341-COA

Penton, Gleness v. Michelle Bart Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9400239; Ruling: 04/05/1996; Jerry Terry, Sr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Thomas, P.J., not participating.


EN BANC
96-CA-01395-COA

Thone, James Edward v. Shirley E. Thone Jackson Chancery Court; LCCase #42885; Ruling: 08/24/1995; Pat Watts, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied.


EN BANC
97-CA-00104-COA

Mayoza, Nathaniel Rociman v. Robert Cole Pleasant DeSoto Chancery Court; LCCase #963267; Ruling: 12/30/1996; Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied and the opinion is modified.


EN BANC
97-CA-00113-COA

Wright, Harold W., Hugh G. Payne and Curry Holland v. Rub-A-Dub Car Wash Inc., Kent Langdon and Helen Langdon Washington Chancery Court; LCCase #941056; Ruling: 01/08/1997; William Griffin, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied.


Bridges, Billy G.
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; Disposition: Motion to dismiss appeal granted. Costs of appeal are assessed to the appellants. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-KA-00995-COA

Hood, Calvin Tribble v. State of Mississippi Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #CR95171; Ruling: 08/08/1997; Andrew Baker; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied.


EN BANC
97-CA-01036-COA

Leeton, Danny W. v. Lorensa (Aguilar) Leeton Panola Chancery Court 1st District; LCCase #S9606102; Ruling: 07/22/1997; Melvin McClure; 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-01079-COA

Unruh, James v. Jo McKee McCord Unruh Noxubee Chancery Court; LCCase #12735; Ruling: 08/13/1997; Woodrow Brand, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. McMillin, P.J., not participating.


Bridges, Billy G.
98-KA-00509-COA

Clark, Crystal a/k/a Crystal B. Clark a/k/a Christie Clark a/k/a Christy Clark v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LCCase #5772; Ruling: 09/26/1997; Robert Goza, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for voluntary dismissal granted. All costs of appeal are assessed to the appellant. Order entered.