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Lamar, Ann H.
X  2014-SA-01181-SCT

Mississippi Transportation Commission v. United Assets, LLC; Forrest Special Court of Eminent Domain; LC Case #: CO12-0806; Ruling Date: 05/30/2014; Ruling Judge: Michael McPhail; Majority Opinion: Lamar, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King, Coleman and Maxwell, JJ., Concur. Randolph, P.J., Concurs in Result Only without Separate Written Opinion.

In Re: The Rules of Civil Procedure; Disposition: On the Court's own motion, the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure are amended to include Rule 5.1, as set forth in Exhibit A. The amendment is effective July 1, 2016. The Clerk of this Court must spread this order upon the minutes of the Court and must 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.

Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr. v. Grace Bonds Boatwright; Marshall Chancery Court; LC Case #: 03-0249; Ruling Date: 10/28/2008; Ruling Judge: Edwin Roberts, Jr.; Consolidated with 2014-CT-00060-SCT Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr. v. Grace Bonds Boatwright; Marshall Chancery Court; LC Case #: 03-0249; Ruling Date: 12/11/2013; Ruling Judge: Robert Lancaster; Consolidated with 2009-CT-01412-SCT Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr. v. Grace Bonds Boatwright; Marshall Chancery Court; LC Case #: 03-0249; Ruling Date: 03/10/2009; Ruling Judge: Edwin Roberts, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.

Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr. v. Grace Bonds Boatwright; Marshall Chancery Court; LC Case #: 03-0249; Ruling Date: 03/10/2009; Ruling Judge: Edwin Roberts, Jr.; Consolidated with 2014-CT-00060-SCT Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr. v. Grace Bonds Boatwright; Marshall Chancery Court; LC Case #: 03-0249; Ruling Date: 12/11/2013; Ruling Judge: Robert Lancaster; Consolidated with 2008-CT-01855-SCT Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr. v. Grace Bonds Boatwright; Marshall Chancery Court; LC Case #: 03-0249; Ruling Date: 10/28/2008; Ruling Judge: Edwin Roberts, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.

Perriece Collins, Individually and as the Parent, Legal Guardian and Next Friend of Shoniqwa Collins, Individually and as the Parent, Legal Guardian and on Behalf of any and all Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Shataja Nikeara Collins, Deceased v. Toikus Westbrook, M.D.; Leake Circuit Court; LC Case #: 11-CV-361-LE-C; Ruling Date: 02/06/2013; Ruling Judge: Vernon Cotten; Majority Opinion: Kitchens, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., and King, J., Concur. Dickinson, P.J., Concurs in Part and in Result without Separate Written Opinion. Coleman, J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Lamar, J. Maxwell, J., not participating. Dissenting Opinion: Coleman, J. Votes: Lamar, J., Joins This Opinion.

Khambraya Stanley, and Geneva Winchester, Mother and Next Friend of Jeanette Winchester, a Minor v. Scott Petroleum Corporation; Leflore Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-0067-CI; Ruling Date: 06/25/2013; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Majority Opinion: Waller, C.J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur. Dickinson, P.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion. Maxwell, J., not participating. Dissenting Opinion: Dickinson, P.J.

Christopher Deans v. Kathy Reed McColumn; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: G2011-2175; Ruling Date: 09/19/2013; Ruling Judge: William Singletary; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Christopher Deans is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.

Thomas Glynn Flynt a/k/a Thomas Flynt a/k/a Thomas G. Flynt v. State of Mississippi; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: 09-424 CR; Ruling Date: 10/21/2013; Ruling Judge: Robert Helfrich; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Dickinson, P.J., and Kitchens, J., would grant.

Richard White a/k/a Toney Buck a/k/a Richard Delaine White v. State of Mississippi; Quitman Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2013-0005; Ruling Date: 10/18/2013; Ruling Judge: Albert Smith, III; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Richard White is granted. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., and Lamar, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.

Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr. v. Grace Bonds Boatwright; Marshall Chancery Court; LC Case #: 03-0249; Ruling Date: 12/11/2013; Ruling Judge: Robert Lancaster; Consolidated with 2008-CT-01855-SCT Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr. v. Grace Bonds Boatwright; Marshall Chancery Court; LC Case #: 03-0249; Ruling Date: 10/28/2008; Ruling Judge: Edwin Roberts, Jr.; Consolidated with 2009-CT-01412-SCT Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr. v. Grace Bonds Boatwright; Marshall Chancery Court; LC Case #: 03-0249; Ruling Date: 03/10/2009; Ruling Judge: Edwin Roberts, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.

William Dwayne Salter a/k/a William Salter v. State of Mississippi; George Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-0244 (1); Ruling Date: 04/15/2014; Ruling Judge: Dale Harkey; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by William Dwayne Salter is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.