Mississippi Court of Appeals

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December 18, 2001

12/18/2001 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Chandler, David Anthony
X 2000-CA-01537-COA

Gasparrini, William G., Individually and as Agent for Applied Psychology Center, P.C. v. Gregory Bredemeier and Sandra Bredemeier Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: A 2402 99-00220; Ruling Date: 07/17/2000; Ruling Judge: John Whitfield; Majority Opinion: Chandler, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court granting summary judgment on the claims of defamation, false light, invasion of privacy, civil conspiracy and tortious interference with business relations is reversed and remanded and is affirmed on all other issues. Appellants and Appellees taxed equally with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Brantley, J., Concur. Thomas, J., Not Participating.


Chandler, David Anthony
X 2001-CA-00108-COA

Magallanes, Raymond D. Sr., Yvonne Diaz Magallanes, Patricia Diaz Plauff and George Joseph Diaz v. Raymond D. Magallanes, Jr., Mary Walters Magallanes and HIS, Inc. d/b/a Sunset Memory Gardens Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case#: CI-2000-00,038(1); Ruling Date: 12/19/2000; Ruling Judge: James Backstrom; Majority Opinion: Chandler, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Jackson County is affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Brantley, J., Concur. Thomas, J., Not Participating.


Myers, William H.
X 2000-KA-00990-COA

Evans, Jerry Lewis v. State of Mississippi Scott Circuit Court; LC Case#: 00-CR-0143-SC; Ruling Date: 06/13/2000; Ruling Judge: Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Scott County of conviction of four counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and sentence of four concurrent life sentences as a habitual offender in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Scott County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Myers, William H.
X 2000-CA-01991-COA

Sample, Cassandra, Representative of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Mary Alice Sample, Deceased, and Mattie Randel, Representative of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of James Williams, Deceased v. Richard Haga and Pam Haga Clay Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98-0095; Ruling Date: 10/17/2000; Ruling Judge: John Montgomery; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Clay County is affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Brantley, J., Not Participating.


Myers, William H.
X 2000-CA-02066-COA

Stanton, Mildred v. Delta Regional Medical Center and John Doe and Jane Doe 1 through 7 Washington Circuit Court; LC Case#: CI99-0041; Ruling Date: 11/30/2000; Ruling Judge: Betty Sanders; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Washington Count dismissing appellant's complaint with prejudice is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Myers, William H.
X 2001-CP-00364-COA

Coleman, Henry Earl a/k/a Henry E. Coleman a/k/a Henry Coleman v. State of Mississippi Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2001-0005-M; Ruling Date: 02/06/2001; Ruling Judge: Gray Evans; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Sunflower County denying post-conviction relief with prejudice is affirmed. Sunflower County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur. Irving, J., Not Participating.


Irving, Tyree
X 97-CP-00602-COA

Wrenn, John E. v. State of Mississippi Marshall Circuit Court; LC Case#: MK95-063; Ruling Date: 06/26/1997; Ruling Judge: R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Marshall County dismissing the motion for post-conviction relief is affirmed. Marshall County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Irving, Tyree
XX 2000-WC-01510-COA

Nichols-Banks, Gloria J. v. Lenscrafters and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Madison Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2000-0025; Ruling Date: 08/16/2000; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Madison County is reversed, permanent partial benefits are awarded here to the appellant and the case is remanded to the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission for a determination of the degree of permanent disability. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Thomas, J., Myers, J., Join.


Irving, Tyree
X 2001-CP-00086-COA

Maston, Clarence E. a/k/a Clarence Edward Maston v. State of Mississippi, Mike Moore and David Turner Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: HC-00687; Ruling Date: 11/27/2000; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Irving, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Lee, L. Joseph
X 1999-KA-00026-COA

Maiden, Renaldo v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9191; Ruling Date: 12/02/1998; Ruling Judge: Elzy Smith, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Lee, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Coahoma County Circuit Court of conviction of rape and sentence as an habitual offender to serve thirty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Sentence imposed shall run consecutively to any and all sentences previously imposed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Thomas, James E.
X 1999-CP-00632-COA

Tolliver, Henry a/k/a Henry Earl Tolliver v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 251-98-439; Ruling Date: 08/12/1998; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County denying post-conviction relief with prejudice is affirmed. Hinds County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Thomas, James E.
X 2000-KA-01337-COA

Carson, David a/k/a David Devon Carson v. State of Mississippi Walthall Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-100-B; Ruling Date: 02/22/2000; Ruling Judge: Mike Smith; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Walthall County of conviction of Count I: felonious child abuse and sentence of twenty years, to serve three days and the remaining term on post-release supervision and $4,000 fine; Count III: touching, handling and feeling a child for lustful purpose and sentence of fifteen years to serve the first twelve years without possibility of probation or parole in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with the remaining three years on post-release supervision and $1,000 is affirmed. Sentences in Counts I and III shall run consecutively. Walthall County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Thomas, James E.
XX 2000-WC-01835-COA

Ard, Barbara v. Marshall Durbin Companies, Inc. Madison Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2000-0078; Ruling Date: 08/07/2000; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Majority Opinion: Thomas, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Madison County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Chandler, J., Concur. Concurring in Part Opinion: Brantley, J. Votes: King, P.J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Join.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 1999-CA-01189-COA

Hancock Bank v. Olga Ensenat Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: A2401-96-00033; Ruling Date: 7/08/1999; Ruling Judge: John Whitfield; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County is reversed and the cause is remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur. Lee, J., Myers, J., Not Participating.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 2000-CA-00785-COA

Lynn, William Pauland Stephanie Lynn v. Soterra Incorporated, B. P. Buford and Buford Partners, L. P. Warren Chancery Court; LC Case#: 98-437-GN; Ruling Date: 12/28/1999; Ruling Judge: R. Reeves, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Warren County is affirmed. Statutory penalty and interest are awarded. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
XX 2000-CA-01367-COA

Grant, Dorothy v. Kmart Corporation d/b/a Kmart Super Centers Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 251-97-1442CIV; Ruling Date: 07/18/2000; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The order of the Circuit Court of Hinds County dismissing the appellant's cause of action with prejudice is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Bridges, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Brantley, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Irving, J. Votes: King, P.J., Thomas, J., Chandler, J., Join.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 2000-KA-01547-COA

McCormick, Andrew v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: B 2401-2000-144; Ruling Date: 08/22/2000; Ruling Judge: Robert Walker; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County of conviction of possession of thirty grams or more of cocaine and sentence as an habitual offender of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 2000-KA-01574-COA

Mabus, Forrest Scott a/k/a Scott Mabus v. State of Mississippi Lamar Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-K-548P; Ruling Date: 06/30/2000; Ruling Judge: R. Prichard, III; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lamar County of conviction of statutory rape and sentence of twenty years with ten years suspended and placed on post-release supervision in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Lamar County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 2000-CA-01649-COA

Chapman, Glenn v. John Alex Thornhill Clarke Chancery Court; LC Case#: 99-0161-M; Ruling Date: 09/12/2000; Ruling Judge: Jerry Mason; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Clarke County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 2000-CA-01760-COA

Cameron, Brenda Morgan Burns v. James Michael Burns, Jr. Perry Chancery Court; LC Case#: 93-2466-GN-TH; Ruling Date: 09/20/2000; Ruling Judge: James Thomas, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The appeal from the September 20, 2000 judgment of the Chancery Court of Perry County is dismissed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur. Irving, J., Concurs in result only.


Southwick, Leslie H.
X 2001-CP-00486-COA

Ross, Alan v. State of Mississippi Pontotoc Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-132GPo; Ruling Date: 02/06/2001; Ruling Judge: Thomas Gardner, III; Majority Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Pontotoc County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Pontotoc County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


King, Leslie D.
XXX 1999-CA-02124-COA

Scally, Douglas R. v. Patricia H. Scally Pearl River Chancery Court; LC Case#: 99-0164GN; Ruling Date: 01/31/2000; Ruling Judge: Johnny Williams; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Pearl River County Chancery Court is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Chandler, J., Concur. McMillin, C.J., Concurs in Part. Concurring Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Join. Dissenting Opinion: Myers, J. Votes: Brantley, J., Joins.


King, Leslie D.
X 2000-CP-01299-COA

Hundley, Ralph v. State of Mississippi Wayne Circuit Court; LC Case#: CV-2000-127-B; Ruling Date: 07/26/2000; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Consolidated With 2000-CP-01300-COA Ralph Hundley v. State of Mississippi; Wayne Circuit Court; LC Case#: CV-2000-134 B; Ruling Date: 08/01/2000; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Wayne County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed in part and reversed and rendered in part. Wayne County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


King, Leslie D.
X 2001-CP-00244-COA

Green, Thomas a/k/a Thomas Fox v. State of Mississippi Lafayette Circuit Court; LC Case#: L00-336; Ruling Date: 01/26/2001; Ruling Judge: Henry Lackey; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lafayette County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Lafayette County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, C.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-CA-00146-COA

Savage, Curtis S. and Monti B. Savage v. David M. LaGrange and Douglas Gref Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 91-21513; Ruling Date: 05/25/1999; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Harrison County is affirmed as to the appellants' liability for actual and punitive damages in favor of both appellees and it is affirmed insofar as it awards $5,000 in property damage to the appellee, David M. LaGrange. The judgment determining the amount of the damages for personal injuries of both appellees and the amount assessed as punitive damages is reversed and remanded for a new trial on the issue of the amount of such damages. Appellants and Appellees taxed equally with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-CP-01081-COA

Williams, Steven E. a/k/a Steven Edward Williams v. State of Mississippi Itawamba Circuit Court; LC Case#: CV-97-0127(F); Ruling Date: 06/15/2000; Ruling Judge: Barry Ford; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Itawamba County denying post-conviction relief is affirmed. Itawamba County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 2000-CA-01553-COA

Watkins, Amos Stephen Jr. v. Susan Marie Watkins Clarke Chancery Court; LC Case#: 00-0142-S; Ruling Date: 09/11/2000; Ruling Judge: Sarah Springer; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Clarke County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Bridges, J., Thomas, J., Lee, J., Irving, J., Myers, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur.


EN BANC
1999-CA-01927-COA

White, Linda Kaye Abel v. Larry Lamar Abel Harrison Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: 64,064; Ruling Date: 10/22/1999; Ruling Judge: J. Randall, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. King, P.J., and Irving, J., would grant. Brantley, J., not participating.


EN BANC
1999-CP-02091-COA

Benoit, Kevin a/k/a Kevin Paul Benoit v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-0135; Ruling Date: 11/05/1999; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. Brantley, J., not participating.


EN BANC
XXX 2000-CA-00258-COA

East Mississippi State Hospital, The Mississippi Department of Mental Health, Dr. Ramiro J. Martinez and Roger McMurtry v. Jimmy B Callens Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 251-96-969CIV; Ruling Date: 10/26/1999; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn; Majority Opinion: McMillin, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County is reversed and rendered. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Southwick, P.J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Brantley, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Irving, J. Votes: King, P.J., Southwick, P.J., Thomas, J., Join. Dissenting Opinion: Chandler, J. Votes: Bridges, J., Lee, J., Myers, J., Join.


EN BANC
2000-CA-00621-COA

Gillespie, Ralph and Doris Gillespie v. Benny Ray Kelly and Eleanor Jane Kelly Union Chancery Court; LC Case#: 98-0236; Ruling Date: 12/08/1999; Ruling Judge: John Ross, Jr.; Disposition: Appellees' motion for rehearing is denied. McMillin, C.J., and Brantley, J., not participating.


EN BANC
2000-CP-00876-COA

Varvaris, Steven v. Evelyn Perreault Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 251-99-000-530; Ruling Date: 04/20/2000; Ruling Judge: Tomie Green; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied.


EN BANC
XX 2000-KA-00973-COA

Chaney, Lederrick v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 130,99; Ruling Date: 02/25/2000; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Majority Opinion: Myers, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County of conviction of burglary of a building and sentence of four years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and to pay restitution of $4,124 is hereby affirmed. This sentence is to run consecutively to sentence received in Lauderdale Cause No. 849-97. Lauderdale County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, J., Lee, J., Chandler, J., Brantley, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, P.J. Votes: McMillin, C.J., King, P.J., Thomas, J., Irving, J., Join.


EN BANC
2000-CA-01259-COA

Bunyard, Robert Edwin v. Sheila Kay Bunyard Lauderdale Chancery Court; LC Case#: 98-415-S; Ruling Date: 03/29/2000; Ruling Judge: Sarah Springer; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing is denied. Brantley, J., not participating.


EN BANC
2000-CC-01552-COA

Superior Uniforms, Inc. d/b/a Yazoo Uniforms, Yazoo City, Mississippi v. Emma Shinal Yazoo Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2000-CI32; Ruling Date: 08/16/2000; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Motion to dismiss appeal granted. All costs are assessed to the appellant. Order entered.


EN BANC
2001-WC-01035-COA

American Trouser, Inc. and Mississippi Manufacturers Association Workers' Compensation Group v. Mary Lou Thompson Chickasaw Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: H-99-116; Ruling Date: 06/07/2001; Ruling Judge: Henry Lackey; Disposition: Motion to dismiss is granted. All costs of appeal are assessed to the appellants. Order entered.