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Carlson, George C.
X  2002-CA-02090-SCT

Sandra Cockrell v. Pearl River Valley Water Supply District; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2000-192; Ruling Date: 11/19/2002; Ruling Judge: William Chapman, III; Majority Opinion: Carlson, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Smith and Waller, P.JJ., Cobb and Dickinson, JJ., Concur. Graves, J., Concurs in Result Only. Easley, J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion. Diaz, J., not participating.

COHO Resources, Inc v. Marion C. Chapman, Centrilift-Hughes, Inc., A Division of Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. and Bituminous Insurance Company; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 98-3-30; Ruling Date: 10/04/1999; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

COHO Resources, Inc v. Marion C. Chapman, Centrilift-Hughes, Inc., A Division of Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. and Bituminous Insurance Company; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 98-3-30; Ruling Date: 10/04/1999; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

COHO Resources, Inc v. Marion C. Chapman, Centrilift-Hughes, Inc., A Division of Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. and Bituminous Insurance Company; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 98-3-30; Ruling Date: 10/04/1999; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice William L. Waller, Jr. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

COHO Resources, Inc v. Marion C. Chapman, Centrilift-Hughes, Inc., A Division of Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. and Bituminous Insurance Company; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 98-3-30; Ruling Date: 10/04/1999; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

COHO Resources, Inc v. Marion C. Chapman, Centrilift-Hughes, Inc., A Division of Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. and Bituminous Insurance Company; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 98-3-30; Ruling Date: 10/04/1999; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Titan Indemnity Company, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. Carroll V. Hood, Hico, Inc. and Old South Insurance Group, Inc.; Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case #: 99-0400; Ruling Date: 03/30/2001; Ruling Judge: Mike Smith; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal, as amended and supplemented, seeking recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman is denied. Appellees' Motion for Leave to file Rebuttal to Response to Second Amended Motion for Recusal, with Rebuttal to Response attached, is granted and the Rebuttal to Response is accepted for filing. Appellees' Motion to Supplement is granted and the Second Amended Motion for Recusal is accepted for filing. Waller, P.J., Diaz, Carlson and Graves, JJ., not participating. Order entered.

Titan Indemnity Company, United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. Carroll V. Hood, Hico, Inc. and Old South Insurance Group, Inc.; Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case #: 99-0400; Ruling Date: 03/30/2001; Ruling Judge: Mike Smith; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal, as amended and supplemented, seeking recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman is denied. Appellees' Motion for Leave to file Rebuttal to Response to Second Amended Motion for Recusal, with Rebuttal to Response attached, is granted and the Rebuttal to Response is accepted for filing. Appellees' Motion to Supplement is granted and the Second Amended Motion for Recusal is accepted for filing. Waller, P.J., Diaz, Carlson and Graves, JJ., not participating. Order entered.

In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Buffy Brantley: Billy Butler, Individually and as Next Friend of Yzette Bridget Butler, Justin Price Butler, Roshanda Tatyona Nesha Butler and Antrisa Fontae' Butler, Minors v. Lee Girtha Brantley, Individually, and as Guardian of Bridgette Nicks, Yasmine Nicks, and James Nicks, Jr., and Isaac Byrd d/b/a Isaac Byrd & Associates; Scott Chancery Court; LC Case #: 97-045; Ruling Date: 08/27/2001; Ruling Judge: H. Clark, II; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Buffy Brantley: Billy Butler, Individually and as Next Friend of Yzette Bridget Butler, Justin Price Butler, Roshanda Tatyona Nesha Butler and Antrisa Fontae' Butler, Minors v. Lee Girtha Brantley, Individually, and as Guardian of Bridgette Nicks, Yasmine Nicks, and James Nicks, Jr., and Isaac Byrd d/b/a Isaac Byrd & Associates; Scott Chancery Court; LC Case #: 97-045; Ruling Date: 08/27/2001; Ruling Judge: H. Clark, II; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Buffy Brantley: Billy Butler, Individually and as Next Friend of Yzette Bridget Butler, Justin Price Butler, Roshanda Tatyona Nesha Butler and Antrisa Fontae' Butler, Minors v. Lee Girtha Brantley, Individually, and as Guardian of Bridgette Nicks, Yasmine Nicks, and James Nicks, Jr., and Isaac Byrd d/b/a Isaac Byrd & Associates; Scott Chancery Court; LC Case #: 97-045; Ruling Date: 08/27/2001; Ruling Judge: H. Clark, II; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice William L. Waller, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Buffy Brantley: Billy Butler, Individually and as Next Friend of Yzette Bridget Butler, Justin Price Butler, Roshanda Tatyona Nesha Butler and Antrisa Fontae' Butler, Minors v. Lee Girtha Brantley, Individually, and as Guardian of Bridgette Nicks, Yasmine Nicks, and James Nicks, Jr., and Isaac Byrd d/b/a Isaac Byrd & Associates; Scott Chancery Court; LC Case #: 97-045; Ruling Date: 08/27/2001; Ruling Judge: H. Clark, II; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

In the Matter of the Conservatorship of Buffy Brantley: Billy Butler, Individually and as Next Friend of Yzette Bridget Butler, Justin Price Butler, Roshanda Tatyona Nesha Butler and Antrisa Fontae' Butler, Minors v. Lee Girtha Brantley, Individually, and as Guardian of Bridgette Nicks, Yasmine Nicks, and James Nicks, Jr., and Isaac Byrd d/b/a Isaac Byrd & Associates; Scott Chancery Court; LC Case #: 97-045; Ruling Date: 08/27/2001; Ruling Judge: H. Clark, II; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Wonda Doe v. Gaines L. Stegall, Individually and d/b/a Nottingham Place Apartments and Betty Stegall; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-410; Ruling Date: 09/25/2001; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Consolidated with 1998-CA-01058-COA Wonda Doe v. Gaines L. Stegall, Individually and d/b/a Nottingham Place Apartments, Nottingham Place Apartments, Gaines W. Stegall and Betty Stegall; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 94410CIV; Ruling Date: 04/28/1998; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Pittman, C.J., Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Wonda Doe v. Gaines L. Stegall, Individually and d/b/a Nottingham Place Apartments and Betty Stegall; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-410; Ruling Date: 09/25/2001; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Consolidated with 1998-CA-01058-COA Wonda Doe v. Gaines L. Stegall, Individually and d/b/a Nottingham Place Apartments, Nottingham Place Apartments, Gaines W. Stegall and Betty Stegall; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 94410CIV; Ruling Date: 04/28/1998; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Easley, J., would grant. Pittman, C.J., Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Wonda Doe v. Gaines L. Stegall, Individually and d/b/a Nottingham Place Apartments and Betty Stegall; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-410; Ruling Date: 09/25/2001; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Consolidated with 1998-CA-01058-COA Wonda Doe v. Gaines L. Stegall, Individually and d/b/a Nottingham Place Apartments, Nottingham Place Apartments, Gaines W. Stegall and Betty Stegall; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 94410CIV; Ruling Date: 04/28/1998; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellant's Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Pittman, C.J., Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Larry Hymes v. Willard L. McIlwain, Jr., George T. Kelly and George Dunbar Prewitt; Washington Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI-2001-17; Ruling Date: 07/23/2001; Ruling Judge: Richard Smith; Disposition: Motion to Dismiss the Untimely Writ of Certiorari Petition and for the Issuance of the Court of Appeals' Mandate filed by George Dunbar Prewitt is denied. Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Larry Hymes, pro se, is denied. To Deny: Pittman, C.J., Smith, P.J., Easley and Graves, JJ. To Grant: Cobb and Dickinson, JJ. To Dismiss as Untimely: Waller, P.J., and Carlson, J. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.

Larry Hymes v. Willard L. McIlwain, Jr., George T. Kelly and George Dunbar Prewitt; Washington Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI-2001-17; Ruling Date: 07/23/2001; Ruling Judge: Richard Smith; Disposition: Motion to Dismiss the Untimely Writ of Certiorari Petition and for the Issuance of the Court of Appeals' Mandate filed by George Dunbar Prewitt is denied. Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Larry Hymes, pro se, is denied. To Deny: Pittman, C.J., Smith, P.J., Easley and Graves, JJ. To Grant: Cobb and Dickinson, JJ. To Dismiss as Untimely: Waller, P.J., and Carlson, J. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.

F. Joseph "Jerry" Rein, Sr. and F. Joseph "Joey" Rein, Jr., Individually and on behalf of all Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Gatha Nell Rein, Deceased v. Benchmark Construction Company, Growin Green Landscape, Inc. and William Schilling, Individually and d/b/a Natural Accents Nursery and Landscapers; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-98-001134; Ruling Date: 08/03/2001; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would grant. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

F. Joseph "Jerry" Rein, Sr. and F. Joseph "Joey" Rein, Jr., Individually and on behalf of all Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Gatha Nell Rein, Deceased v. Benchmark Construction Company, Growin Green Landscape, Inc. and William Schilling, Individually and d/b/a Natural Accents Nursery and Landscapers; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-98-001134; Ruling Date: 08/03/2001; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

F. Joseph "Jerry" Rein, Sr. and F. Joseph "Joey" Rein, Jr., Individually and on behalf of all Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Gatha Nell Rein, Deceased v. Benchmark Construction Company, Growin Green Landscape, Inc. and William Schilling, Individually and d/b/a Natural Accents Nursery and Landscapers; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-98-001134; Ruling Date: 08/03/2001; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Easley, J., would grant. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

F. Joseph "Jerry" Rein, Sr. and F. Joseph "Joey" Rein, Jr., Individually and on behalf of all Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Gatha Nell Rein, Deceased v. Benchmark Construction Company, Growin Green Landscape, Inc. and William Schilling, Individually and d/b/a Natural Accents Nursery and Landscapers; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-98-001134; Ruling Date: 08/03/2001; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Dr. Patricia Black v. Dr. S. L. Ansah, Individually and in His Official Capacity as Interim Director of the Department of Education at Mississippi Valley State University; Billy C. Hawkins, Individually and in His Official Capacity as Assistant Vice President and Provost of Mississippi Valley State University; Dr. Lester C. Newman, Individually and in His Official Capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mississippi Valley State University; Mississippi Valley State University, Dr.Thomas D. Layzell, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning; Thomas W. Colbert, William S. Crawford, Ricki Garrett, J. Roy Klumb, Dr. D. E. Magee, Jr., Virginia Shanteau Newton, Dr. L. Stacy Davidson, Jr., Bryce Griffis, Dr. Bettye H. Neely, Scott Ross, Amy D. Whitten and Carl Nicholson, Jr., in Their Official Capacities as Members of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning; Leflore Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-0045CI; Ruling Date: 11/07/2001; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Disposition: On the Court's own motion and by the Court's authority under M.R.A.P. 2(c) to suspend the rules, the time for consideration of the petition for writ of certiorari filed by counsel for Dr. Patricia Black is extended until March 19, 2004. A final decision on whether to grant or deny the petition shall be entered on or before March 19, 2004. Order entered.

Washington Mutual Finance Group, LLC f/k/a City Finance Company v. Greta Blackmon, Louise Blue, Glenda Chambers, Annie Clark, Willie Earl Conway, Lillie Harris, Robin Horton, Lindsey Horton, Lorene Jackson, Lizzie Lofton, Jessie McClung, Willie McGee, Lou Waters, Earnest Claiborne, Tina Cross, Alfred Garrett, Percy Mason, Kenneth Hill, Zenester Moore, Mattie Miles, Patrishane Gordon, Janie Mason, Doris Garrett, Hazel Claiborne, David Ferguson and Lindsey Horton; Holmes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 98-0026; Ruling Date: 06/12/2001; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Appellees' Verified Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Diaz, Easley and Dickinson, JJ., not participating. Order entered.

Washington Mutual Finance Group, LLC f/k/a City Finance Company v. Greta Blackmon, Louise Blue, Glenda Chambers, Annie Clark, Willie Earl Conway, Lillie Harris, Robin Horton, Lindsey Horton, Lorene Jackson, Lizzie Lofton, Jessie McClung, Willie McGee, Lou Waters, Earnest Claiborne, Tina Cross, Alfred Garrett, Percy Mason, Kenneth Hill, Zenester Moore, Mattie Miles, Patrishane Gordon, Janie Mason, Doris Garrett, Hazel Claiborne, David Ferguson and Lindsey Horton; Holmes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 98-0026; Ruling Date: 06/12/2001; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Appellees' Verified Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Diaz, Easley and Dickinson, JJ., not participating. Order entered.

Washington Mutual Finance Group, LLC f/k/a City Finance Company v. Greta Blackmon, Louise Blue, Glenda Chambers, Annie Clark, Willie Earl Conway, Lillie Harris, Robin Horton, Lindsey Horton, Lorene Jackson, Lizzie Lofton, Jessie McClung, Willie McGee, Lou Waters, Earnest Claiborne, Tina Cross, Alfred Garrett, Percy Mason, Kenneth Hill, Zenester Moore, Mattie Miles, Patrishane Gordon, Janie Mason, Doris Garrett, Hazel Claiborne, David Ferguson and Lindsey Horton; Holmes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 98-0026; Ruling Date: 06/12/2001; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Appellees' Verified Motion for Recusal, as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice William L. Waller, Jr. Diaz, Easley and Dickinson, JJ., not participating. Order entered.

Washington Mutual Finance Group, LLC f/k/a City Finance Company v. Greta Blackmon, Louise Blue, Glenda Chambers, Annie Clark, Willie Earl Conway, Lillie Harris, Robin Horton, Lindsey Horton, Lorene Jackson, Lizzie Lofton, Jessie McClung, Willie McGee, Lou Waters, Earnest Claiborne, Tina Cross, Alfred Garrett, Percy Mason, Kenneth Hill, Zenester Moore, Mattie Miles, Patrishane Gordon, Janie Mason, Doris Garrett, Hazel Claiborne, David Ferguson and Lindsey Horton; Holmes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 98-0026; Ruling Date: 06/12/2001; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Appellees' Verified Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Diaz, Easley and Dickinson, JJ., not participating. Order entered.

Washington Mutual Finance Group, LLC f/k/a City Finance Company v. Greta Blackmon, Louise Blue, Glenda Chambers, Annie Clark, Willie Earl Conway, Lillie Harris, Robin Horton, Lindsey Horton, Lorene Jackson, Lizzie Lofton, Jessie McClung, Willie McGee, Lou Waters, Earnest Claiborne, Tina Cross, Alfred Garrett, Percy Mason, Kenneth Hill, Zenester Moore, Mattie Miles, Patrishane Gordon, Janie Mason, Doris Garrett, Hazel Claiborne, David Ferguson and Lindsey Horton; Holmes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 98-0026; Ruling Date: 06/12/2001; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Appellees' Verified Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Diaz, Easley and Dickinson, JJ., not participating. Order entered.

Washington Mutual Finance Group, LLC f/k/a City Finance Company v. Greta Blackmon, Louise Blue, Glenda Chambers, Annie Clark, Willie Earl Conway, Lillie Harris, Robin Horton, Lindsey Horton, Lorene Jackson, Lizzie Lofton, Jessie McClung, Willie McGee, Lou Waters, Earnest Claiborne, Tina Cross, Alfred Garrett, Percy Mason, Kenneth Hill, Zenester Moore, Mattie Miles, Patrishane Gordon, Janie Mason, Doris Garrett, Hazel Claiborne, David Ferguson and Lindsey Horton; Holmes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 98-0026; Ruling Date: 06/12/2001; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: Pittman, C.J. Disposition: Appellees' Verified Motion for Recusal, denied. Votes: Smith and Waller, P.JJ., Cobb and Carlson, JJ., Concur. Diaz, Easley, Graves and Dickinson, JJ., not participating.

Raymond Helton Friley, Jr. v. State of Mississippi; Warren Circuit Court; LC Case #: 00-0150-CR-P; Ruling Date: 01/17/2001; Ruling Judge: Isadore Patrick, Jr.; Disposition: On the Court's own motion and by the Court's authority under M.R.A.P. 2(c) to suspend the rules, the time for consideration of the petition for writ of certiorari filed by the State of Mississippi is extended until March 19, 2004. A final decision on whether to grant or deny the petition shall be entered on or before March 19, 2004. Order entered.

Harry Edward Klauser, D.V.M. v. Linda Gayle Klauser; Lee Chancery Court; LC Case #: 00-0799; Ruling Date: 01/23/2002; Ruling Judge: Jacqueline Mask; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Harry Edward Klauser is denied. To Deny: Pittman, C.J., Smith and Waller, P.JJ., Cobb, Easley, Carlson, Graves and Dickinson, JJ. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.

Cindy Ann (Scott) Roberts v. David Hale Roberts; DeSoto Chancery Court; LC Case #: 00-3-449-(L); Ruling Date: 01/28/2002; Ruling Judge: Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Cindy Ann (Scott) Roberts is denied. To Deny: Pittman, C.J., Smith and Waller, P.JJ., Cobb, Easley, Carlson, Graves and Dickinson, JJ. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.

Cindy Ann (Scott) Roberts v. David Hale Roberts; DeSoto Chancery Court; LC Case #: 00-3-449-(L); Ruling Date: 01/28/2002; Ruling Judge: Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by David Hale Roberts is denied. To Deny: Smith, P.J., Easley, Carlson, Graves and Dickinson, JJ. To Grant: Pittman, C.J., Waller, P.J., and Cobb, J. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.

The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States v. Mary T. Irving; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV-2000-0103; Ruling Date: 06/10/2002; Ruling Judge: William Coleman; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would grant. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States v. Mary T. Irving; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV-2000-0103; Ruling Date: 06/10/2002; Ruling Judge: William Coleman; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States v. Mary T. Irving; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV-2000-0103; Ruling Date: 06/10/2002; Ruling Judge: William Coleman; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Easley, J., would grant. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States v. Mary T. Irving; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV-2000-0103; Ruling Date: 06/10/2002; Ruling Judge: William Coleman; Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Recusal as amended and supplemented is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States v. Mary T. Irving; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV-2000-0103; Ruling Date: 06/10/2002; Ruling Judge: William Coleman; Disposition: Appellee's motion for rehearing is denied. The opinion of this Court previously issued shall be withdrawn and removed from the Court's internet web site. The appeal before this Court is dismissed, and the Clerk of this Court is directed to advise West Publishing of this action and to inform the publishing company that the opinion is not to be published in the Southern Reporter (Second Series). Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Anthony Brown a/k/a Anthony Trenell Brown a/k/a Anthony T. McGoo a/k/a McGoo v. State of Mississippi; Washington Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-309; Ruling Date: 04/08/2002; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari and Motion to M.R.A.P. 40 filed by Anthony Brown are denied. To Deny: Pittman, C.J., Smith, P.J., Cobb, Easley and Dickinson, JJ. To Dismiss as Untimely Filed: Waller, P.J., Carlson and Graves, JJ. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.

Anthony Brown a/k/a Anthony Trenell Brown a/k/a Anthony T. McGoo a/k/a McGoo v. State of Mississippi; Washington Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-309; Ruling Date: 04/08/2002; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari and Motion to M.R.A.P. 40 filed by Anthony Brown are denied. To Deny: Pittman, C.J., Smith, P.J., Cobb, Easley and Dickinson, JJ. To Dismiss as Untimely Filed: Waller, P.J., Carlson and Graves, JJ. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Robert Bailey, Rosie Lee Bell, Barbara Bishop, Connie Coleman, Martha Evans, Macy B. Johnston, by and through her natural parents and next friends, Milton Johnson, Tracy Johnston, Maurice Landers, Elsie Queen, Janis White and Mary Williams; Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-162; Ruling Date: 09/29/2001; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Motion for Leave to File Rebuttal is granted and the Appellees' Rebuttal shall be accepted and filed. Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Pittman, C.J., Responds to Dissent with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Robert Bailey, Rosie Lee Bell, Barbara Bishop, Connie Coleman, Martha Evans, Macy B. Johnston, by and through her natural parents and next friends, Milton Johnson, Tracy Johnston, Maurice Landers, Elsie Queen, Janis White and Mary Williams; Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-162; Ruling Date: 09/29/2001; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Motion for Leave to File Rebuttal is granted and the Appellees' Rebuttal shall be accepted and filed. Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Pittman, C.J., Responds to Dissent with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Robert Bailey, Rosie Lee Bell, Barbara Bishop, Connie Coleman, Martha Evans, Macy B. Johnston, by and through her natural parents and next friends, Milton Johnson, Tracy Johnston, Maurice Landers, Elsie Queen, Janis White and Mary Williams; Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-162; Ruling Date: 09/29/2001; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Robert Bailey, Rosie Lee Bell, Barbara Bishop, Connie Coleman, Martha Evans, Macy B. Johnston, by and through her natural parents and next friends, Milton Johnson, Tracy Johnston, Maurice Landers, Elsie Queen, Janis White and Mary Williams; Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-162; Ruling Date: 09/29/2001; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice William L. Waller, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Robert Bailey, Rosie Lee Bell, Barbara Bishop, Connie Coleman, Martha Evans, Macy B. Johnston, by and through her natural parents and next friends, Milton Johnson, Tracy Johnston, Maurice Landers, Elsie Queen, Janis White and Mary Williams; Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-162; Ruling Date: 09/29/2001; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Robert Bailey, Rosie Lee Bell, Barbara Bishop, Connie Coleman, Martha Evans, Macy B. Johnston, by and through her natural parents and next friends, Milton Johnson, Tracy Johnston, Maurice Landers, Elsie Queen, Janis White and Mary Williams; Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-162; Ruling Date: 09/29/2001; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Richard F. Scruggs and Richard F. Scruggs, P.A. v. William Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/26/2002; Ruling Judge: Bobby DeLaughter; Consolidated with 2002-TS-01151 William Roberts Wilson, Jr. and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A. v. Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Alwyn H. Luckey v. Richard F. Scruggs; William Roberts Wilson, Jr.; Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Asbestos Group, P.A. v. Alwyn H. Luckey; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582; Ruling Date: 05/02/2002; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, ; Disposition: Motion for Enlargement of Time to Respond to Motion to Recuse is dismissed as moot. Motion to Recuse filed by William Roberts Wilson, Jr., and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A., is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Richard F. Scruggs and Richard F. Scruggs, P.A. v. William Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/26/2002; Ruling Judge: Bobby DeLaughter; Consolidated with 2002-TS-01151 William Roberts Wilson, Jr. and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A. v. Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Alwyn H. Luckey v. Richard F. Scruggs; William Roberts Wilson, Jr.; Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Asbestos Group, P.A. v. Alwyn H. Luckey; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582; Ruling Date: 05/02/2002; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, ; Disposition: Motion for Enlargement of Time to Respond to Motion to Recuse is dismissed as moot. Motion to Recuse filed by William Roberts Wilson, Jr., and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A., is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Richard F. Scruggs and Richard F. Scruggs, P.A. v. William Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/26/2002; Ruling Judge: Bobby DeLaughter; Consolidated with 2002-TS-01151 William Roberts Wilson, Jr. and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A. v. Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Alwyn H. Luckey v. Richard F. Scruggs; William Roberts Wilson, Jr.; Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Asbestos Group, P.A. v. Alwyn H. Luckey; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582; Ruling Date: 05/02/2002; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, ; Disposition: Motion to Recuse filed by William Roberts Wilson, Jr., and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A. is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Richard F. Scruggs and Richard F. Scruggs, P.A. v. William Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/26/2002; Ruling Judge: Bobby DeLaughter; Consolidated with 2002-TS-01151 William Roberts Wilson, Jr. and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A. v. Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Alwyn H. Luckey v. Richard F. Scruggs; William Roberts Wilson, Jr.; Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Asbestos Group, P.A. v. Alwyn H. Luckey; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582; Ruling Date: 05/02/2002; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, ; Disposition: Motion to Recuse filed by William Roberts Wilson, Jr., and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A. is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice William L. Waller, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Richard F. Scruggs and Richard F. Scruggs, P.A. v. William Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/26/2002; Ruling Judge: Bobby DeLaughter; Consolidated with 2002-TS-01151 William Roberts Wilson, Jr. and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A. v. Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Alwyn H. Luckey v. Richard F. Scruggs; William Roberts Wilson, Jr.; Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Asbestos Group, P.A. v. Alwyn H. Luckey; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582; Ruling Date: 05/02/2002; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, ; Disposition: Motion to Recuse filed by William Roberts Wilson, Jr., and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A. is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Richard F. Scruggs and Richard F. Scruggs, P.A. v. William Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/26/2002; Ruling Judge: Bobby DeLaughter; Consolidated with 2002-TS-01151 William Roberts Wilson, Jr. and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A. v. Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Alwyn H. Luckey v. Richard F. Scruggs; William Roberts Wilson, Jr.; Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A.; Asbestos Group, P.A.; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Scruggs, Millette, Lawson, Bozeman & Dent, P.A. AND Richard F. Scruggs; Richard F. Scruggs, P.A.; and Asbestos Group, P.A. v. Alwyn H. Luckey; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-94-582; Ruling Date: 05/02/2002; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, ; Disposition: Motion to Recuse filed by William Roberts Wilson, Jr., and Wm. Roberts Wilson, Jr., P.A. is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Bruce Ferguson v. State of Mississippi; Oktibbeha Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-0362-CR; Ruling Date: 08/01/2002; Ruling Judge: John Montgomery; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Bruce Ferguson is denied. To Deny: Pittman, C.J., Smith and Waller, P.JJ., Cobb, Carlson, Graves and Dickinson, JJ. To Grant: Easley, J. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc., Johnson & Johnson, et al. v. Joe Keys, et al.; Smith Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2002-120; Ruling Date: 01/28/2003; Ruling Judge: Robert Evans; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Pittman, C.J., Responds to Dissent with Separate Written Statement. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc., Johnson & Johnson, et al. v. Joe Keys, et al.; Smith Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2002-120; Ruling Date: 01/28/2003; Ruling Judge: Robert Evans; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc., Johnson & Johnson, et al. v. Joe Keys, et al.; Smith Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2002-120; Ruling Date: 01/28/2003; Ruling Judge: Robert Evans; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc., Johnson & Johnson, et al. v. Joe Keys, et al.; Smith Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2002-120; Ruling Date: 01/28/2003; Ruling Judge: Robert Evans; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Waller, P.J., and Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica Inc., Johnson & Johnson, et al. v. Joe Keys, et al.; Smith Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2002-120; Ruling Date: 01/28/2003; Ruling Judge: Robert Evans; Disposition: Appellees' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice William L. Waller, Jr., he having previously recused and elected not to participate in this case. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Rochelle Culbert, et al.; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-85; Ruling Date: 04/16/2003; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Consolidated with 2003-IA-00881 Rochelle Culbert, et al. v. Johnson & Johnson, Mallan G. Morgan, M.D. and Sav-On-Drugs of Columbia, Inc.; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-85; Ruling Date: 04/16/2003; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Motion for Recusal filed by Rochelle Culbert, et al., is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Pittman, C.J., Responds to Dissent with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Rochelle Culbert, et al.; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-85; Ruling Date: 04/16/2003; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Consolidated with 2003-IA-00881 Rochelle Culbert, et al. v. Johnson & Johnson, Mallan G. Morgan, M.D. and Sav-On-Drugs of Columbia, Inc.; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-85; Ruling Date: 04/16/2003; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Motion for Recusal filed by Rochelle Culbert, et al., is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Rochelle Culbert, et al.; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-85; Ruling Date: 04/16/2003; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Consolidated with 2003-IA-00881 Rochelle Culbert, et al. v. Johnson & Johnson, Mallan G. Morgan, M.D. and Sav-On-Drugs of Columbia, Inc.; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-85; Ruling Date: 04/16/2003; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Motion for Recusal filed by Rochelle Culbert, et al., is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice William L. Waller, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Rochelle Culbert, et al.; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-85; Ruling Date: 04/16/2003; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Consolidated with 2003-IA-00881 Rochelle Culbert, et al. v. Johnson & Johnson, Mallan G. Morgan, M.D. and Sav-On-Drugs of Columbia, Inc.; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-85; Ruling Date: 04/16/2003; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Motion for Recusal filed by Rochelle Culbert, et al., is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson v. Rochelle Culbert, et al.; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-85; Ruling Date: 04/16/2003; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Consolidated with 2003-IA-00881 Rochelle Culbert, et al. v. Johnson & Johnson, Mallan G. Morgan, M.D. and Sav-On-Drugs of Columbia, Inc.; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2001-85; Ruling Date: 04/16/2003; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Motion for Recusal filed by Rochelle Culbert, et al., is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

The Mississippi Bar v. Morgan Denver Brackeen; Majority Opinion: Easley, J. Disposition: Morgan Denver Brackeen is hereby disbarred from the practice of law in the State of Mississippi and his name shall be immediately removed from the rolls of The Mississippi Bar. Morgan Denver Brackeen taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Smith and Waller, P.JJ., Cobb, Carlson, Graves and Dickinson, JJ., Concur. Diaz, J., not participating.

Ed Wansley and Jerleane Wansley v. Speed Corporation d/b/a North Jackson Honda/Yamaha, Incorporated and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-98-1259CIV; Ruling Date: 07/08/2003; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Pittman, C.J., Responds to Dissent with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Ed Wansley and Jerleane Wansley v. Speed Corporation d/b/a North Jackson Honda/Yamaha, Incorporated and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-98-1259CIV; Ruling Date: 07/08/2003; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Ed Wansley and Jerleane Wansley v. Speed Corporation d/b/a North Jackson Honda/Yamaha, Incorporated and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-98-1259CIV; Ruling Date: 07/08/2003; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice William L. Waller, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Ed Wansley and Jerleane Wansley v. Speed Corporation d/b/a North Jackson Honda/Yamaha, Incorporated and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-98-1259CIV; Ruling Date: 07/08/2003; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Ed Wansley and Jerleane Wansley v. Speed Corporation d/b/a North Jackson Honda/Yamaha, Incorporated and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-98-1259CIV; Ruling Date: 07/08/2003; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Appellants' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Easley, J., would Grant and Dissents with Separate Written Statement. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Blitz U. S. A., Inc. v. Patricia Hudson, individually and on behalf of her minor son, Alonzo D. Odoms, III and Shanetha Lewis, individually and on behalf of her minor sons, Doniven J. Lewis and Deymeion L. Lewis; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-99-948-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/01/2003; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: Respondents' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Chief Justice Edwin Lloyd Pittman. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Blitz U. S. A., Inc. v. Patricia Hudson, individually and on behalf of her minor son, Alonzo D. Odoms, III and Shanetha Lewis, individually and on behalf of her minor sons, Doniven J. Lewis and Deymeion L. Lewis; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-99-948-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/01/2003; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: Respondents' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice James W. Smith, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Blitz U. S. A., Inc. v. Patricia Hudson, individually and on behalf of her minor son, Alonzo D. Odoms, III and Shanetha Lewis, individually and on behalf of her minor sons, Doniven J. Lewis and Deymeion L. Lewis; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-99-948-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/01/2003; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: Respondents' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Presiding Justice William L. Waller, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Blitz U. S. A., Inc. v. Patricia Hudson, individually and on behalf of her minor son, Alonzo D. Odoms, III and Shanetha Lewis, individually and on behalf of her minor sons, Doniven J. Lewis and Deymeion L. Lewis; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-99-948-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/01/2003; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: Respondents' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice Kay B. Cobb. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Blitz U. S. A., Inc. v. Patricia Hudson, individually and on behalf of her minor son, Alonzo D. Odoms, III and Shanetha Lewis, individually and on behalf of her minor sons, Doniven J. Lewis and Deymeion L. Lewis; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-99-948-CIV; Ruling Date: 08/01/2003; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: Respondents' Motion for Recusal is denied insofar as it seeks recusal of Justice George C. Carlson, Jr. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz, J., not participating. Order entered.

Tonita Gonzales and Tim Blanton v. Ellen Brown, Nellie Gary, James Blanton and William Elwood Blanton; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: P97563R/1; Ruling Date: 09/25/2003; Ruling Judge: Stuart Robinson; Disposition: Petition for Permission to Appeal Interlocutory Order filed by counsel for petitioners is granted. This matter is remanded to the Chancery Court of Hinds County, Mississippi, First Judicial District, for further proceedings consistent with this order. Petitioners are taxed with all costs of this appeal. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Graves, J., for the Court. Order entered.