01/11/2018 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Chamberlin, Robert P.
X  2016-CA-01530-SCT

In the Matter of the Adoption of the Child Described in the Petition: D.D.H., Patrick Latrell Gray and Felicia Hannah Dotch; Attala Chancery Court; LC Case #: 414; Ruling Date: 09/26/2016; Ruling Judge: Joseph Kilgore; Majority Opinion: Chamberlin, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Ishee, JJ., Concur.

Tony Swinney a/k/a Tony Deshaun Swinney v. State of Mississippi; Madison Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2015-0275- JC; Ruling Date: 11/02/2015; Ruling Judge: William Chapman, III; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part; Vacated in Part and Remanded. Madison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur.

In Re: Uniform Chancery Court Rules; Disposition: The Motion to Amend Certain Uniform Rules filed by the Advisory Committee on Rules is dismissed without prejudice. All Justices Agree. Order entered.

In Re: Uniform Rules of Circuit and County Court Practice; Disposition: The Motion to Amend Certain Uniform Rules filed by the Advisory Committee on Rules is dismissed without prejudice. All Justices Agree. Order entered.

In Re: State Drug Courts Advisory Committee; Disposition: On the Court's own motion, finding that certain appointments expired on December 31, 2017, the en banc Court now makes the following appointments to the State Drug Courts Advisory Committee as set out in the Order. The Clerk of this Court is directed forthwith to forward true copies of this order to all members of the State Drug Courts Advisory Committee. Order entered on 1/05/18.

Watson Laboratories, Inc. and Actavis Pharma, Inc. f/k/a Watson Pharma, Inc. v. State of Mississippi; Rankin Chancery Court; LC Case #: 09-455 & 09-488; Ruling Date: 05/14/2014; Ruling Judge: Hollis McGehee; Majority Opinion: Chamberlin, J. Disposition: On Direct Appeal: Affirmed. On Cross-Appeal: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Maxwell and Beam, JJ., Concur. Coleman, J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Ishee, J. Waller, C.J., not participating. Dissenting Opinion: Coleman, J. Votes: Ishee, J., Joins This Opinion.

H.A.S. Electrical Contractors, Inc. v. Hemphill Construction Company, Inc.; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-62 E; Ruling Date: 03/24/2015; Ruling Judge: John Emfinger; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Kitchens, P.J., and King, J., would grant.

Dr. Tontel Obene v. Jackson State University; Dr. Melvin Davis, Individually and in his Official Capacity as Executive Director of the Mississippi Urban Research Center; Dr. Felix Okojie, Individually and in his Official Capacity as Vice President for Research, Development and Federal Affairs; and Ms. Sandra Sellers, Individually and in her Capacity as Executive Director of Human Resources; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-12-000247-CIV; Ruling Date: 10/30/2015; Ruling Judge: William Gowan, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. To Grant: Coleman, J. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.

Kenny Walton a/k/a "K Dog" v. State of Mississippi; Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2008-076-CR2; Ruling Date: 01/07/2016; Ruling Judge: Albert Smith, III; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellant, Kenny Walton is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, P.J. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.

Willie Duck v. State of Mississippi; Adams Circuit Court; LC Case #: 15-KR- 0019-J; Ruling Date: 08/21/2015; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Willie Duck is denied. To Deny: Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Not Participating: Waller, C.J., and Ishee, J. Order entered.

Shawn Labarron Davis a/k/a Shawn Davis a/k/a Shawn L. Davis a/k/a Shawn Labarren Davis a/k/a Shawn Labarum Davis v. State of Mississippi; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2013-00108 (3); Ruling Date: 04/15/2016; Ruling Judge: Dale Harkey; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Shawn Labarron Davis is denied. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., and King, J. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.

Lamarcus Wallace a/k/a LaMarcus Wallace v. State of Mississippi; Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2015-014-CR2; Ruling Date: 05/18/2016; Ruling Judge: Charles Webster; Disposition: Lamarcus Wallace's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is dismissed. Order entered.

Michael W. Crosby v. The Mississippi Bar; LC Case #: 2015-B-1895; Ruling Date: 01/19/2017; Disposition: The Mississippi Bar's Motion to Dismiss Michael W. Crosby's Appeal is Dismissed as Moot. Order entered.

In Re: Eddie Earl Phillips; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 9800750; Ruling Judge: Lawrence Bourgeois, Jr.; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Eddie Earl Phillips is granted. The Clerk of this Court shall provide Phillips a free copy of his records and transcripts. The Court's August 3, 2017, order in this matter is vacated. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., King, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., and Coleman, J. Order entered.