Supreme Court of MississippiHand Down List
January 18, 2018
01/18/2018 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format
Maxwell, James D.
X 2016-KA-01555-SCT
Garrett Eugene Ray a/k/a Garrett E. Ray a/k/a Garrett Ray v. State of Mississippi; Stone Circuit Court; LC Case #: B6601-2013-84; Ruling Date: 09/21/2016; Ruling Judge: Lawrence Bourgeois, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Stone County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur.
EN BANC
89-R-99027-SCT
In Re: Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure; Disposition: Rule 22(a) of the Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure is amended as set forth in the attached Exhibit A. The amendment is effective upon entry of this order. The Clerk of this Court must spread this order upon the minutes of the Court and forward a certified copy to West Publishing Company for publication in the advance sheets of the Southern Reporter, Third Series (Mississippi Edition), and in the next edition of the Mississippi Rules of Court. All Justices Agree. Order entered.
EN BANC
2005-CT-00526-SCT
Terrell Patrick Corvette Hopper a/k/a Terrell P. Hopper a/k/a Patrick v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2003-0006; Ruling Date: 11/12/2003; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Consolidated with 2014-CT-01273-SCT Terrell Patrick Corvette Hopper a/k/a Terrell P. Hopper a/k/a Patrick v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2003-0005/2003-0006; Ruling Date: 11/12/2003; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Consolidated with 2006-CT-01607-SCT Terrell Patrick Corvette Hopper a/k/a Terrell P. Hopper a/k/a Patrick v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2003-005; Ruling Date: 07/24/2003; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Disposition: Hopper's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2006-CT-01607-SCT
Terrell Patrick Corvette Hopper a/k/a Terrell P. Hopper a/k/a Patrick v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2003-005; Ruling Date: 07/24/2003; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Consolidated with 2014-CT-01273-SCT Terrell Patrick Corvette Hopper a/k/a Terrell P. Hopper a/k/a Patrick v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2003-0005/2003-0006; Ruling Date: 11/12/2003; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Consolidated with 2005-CT-00526-SCT Terrell Patrick Corvette Hopper a/k/a Terrell P. Hopper a/k/a Patrick v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2003-0006; Ruling Date: 11/12/2003; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Disposition: Hopper's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2010-M-00596
Robert L. Grant v. State of Mississippi; Pearl River Circuit Court; Ruling Judge: Prentiss Harrell; Disposition: The Motion for Leave to Amend Motion for Post-Conviction Relief and the Second Motion to Amend are granted. The Application for Leave to Proceed in the Trial Court is denied. Agree: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Disagree: Kitchens, P.J., King and Ishee, JJ. Order entered.
EN BANC
2014-CT-01273-SCT
Terrell Patrick Corvette Hopper a/k/a Terrell P. Hopper a/k/a Patrick v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2003-0005/2003-0006; Ruling Date: 11/12/2003; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Consolidated with 2005-CT-00526-SCT Terrell Patrick Corvette Hopper a/k/a Terrell P. Hopper a/k/a Patrick v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2003-0006; Ruling Date: 11/12/2003; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Consolidated with 2006-CT-01607-SCT Terrell Patrick Corvette Hopper a/k/a Terrell P. Hopper a/k/a Patrick v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2003-005; Ruling Date: 07/24/2003; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Disposition: Hopper's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2014-M-01823
Brian David Bradshaw a/k/a Brian Bradshaw a/k/a Brian D. Bradshaw v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: B2401-2011-103; Ruling Judge: John Gargiulo; Disposition: The Motion for Leave to Amend Petition for Post-Conviction Relief is granted. The Application for Leave to Proceed in the Trial Court is denied. Agree: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Disagree: Kitchens, P.J., and King, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2015-KA-00245-SCT
State of Mississippi v. Willie C. Russell a/k/a Willie Russell a/k/a William C. Russell; Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case #: 10,130; Ruling Date: 12/30/2014; Ruling Judge: Betty Sanders; Disposition: Before the Court, en banc, the Motion for Approval of Attorney Fees filed by David P. Voisin, counsel for Appellee, is granted. Order entered on 1/11/18.
EN BANC
2015-DR-01373-SCT
Timothy Robert Ronk a/k/a Timothy Ronk a/k/a Timothy R. Ronk v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: B2401-09-434; Ruling Date: 10/08/2010; Ruling Judge: Lisa Dodson; Disposition: Before the Court, en banc, Timothy Robert Ronk's Motion for Sealed Documents to Remain Under Seal is denied. On or before February 12, 2018, Ronk shall refile his Supplement to the Motion for Leave to Proceed in the Trial Court with a Petition for Post-Conviction Relief with Exhibits unsealed. All Justices Agree. Order entered 1/11/18.
EN BANC
2015-CT-01438-SCT
Curtis Norris and Jo Hannah Hall v. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-0200; Ruling Date: 04/10/2014; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: The Petition for Certiorari filed by Appellant Curtis Norris 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.
EN BANC
2015-CT-01438-SCT
Curtis Norris and Jo Hannah Hall v. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.; Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-0200; Ruling Date: 04/10/2014; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellant Jo Hannah Hall 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.
EN BANC
2015-CT-01771-SCT
Elnora Holmes and Irma Venson v. Teresa Grisby; Tunica Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2011-0185; Ruling Date: 10/27/2015; Ruling Judge: Johnnie Walls, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellants Elnora Holmes and Irma Venson is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Not Participating: Coleman and Ishee, JJ. Order entered.
EN BANC
2016-CT-00262-SCT
John Ed Oliver, II a/k/a John Ed Oliver a/k/a John Oliver a/k/a John Oliver, II a/k/a John Edward Oliver, II v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR2014-0060RC1; Ruling Date: 02/02/2016; Ruling Judge: Robert Chamberlin; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellant John Ed Oliver, II is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, P.J., King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Order entered.
EN BANC
2016-CT-00704-SCT
Robert Allen Worth a/k/a Robert A. Worth a/k/a Bob Worth v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: A2402-2015-00183; Ruling Date: 01/21/2016; Ruling Judge: Christopher Schmidt; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellant Robert Allen Worth, pro se, is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2016-CT-01123-SCT
Bobby Campbell a/k/a Bobby Joe Campbell a/k/a Bobby Ray Campbell a/k/a Bobby Ray Dotson a/k/a Willie Dotson a/k/a Robert Jackue Campbell v. State of Mississippi; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2016-46-CV7; Ruling Date: 07/19/2016; Ruling Judge: Dal Williamson; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Bobby Campbell is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2017-DR-00206-SCT
Sherwood Brown v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR-94-201-BD; Ruling Date: 04/07/1995; Ruling Judge: Andrew Baker; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellee is denied. Randolph, P.J., Maxwell and Beam, JJ., would grant. Chamberlin, J., not participating.