02/22/2024 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

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  2019-M-01025

Byron Armstrong a/k/a Byron J. Armstrong a/k/a Byron Jamell Armstrong v. State of Mississippi; Perry Circuit Court; LC Case #: 5984; Ruling Judge: Robert Helfrich; Disposition: Motion for Writ of Certiorari filed by Byron Armstrong, which is in the nature of an application for leave to proceed with a motion for post-conviction relief, is denied. Finding that the instant filing is frivolous, Armstrong hereby is warned that future filings deemed frivolous may result not only in monetary sanctions but also in restrictions on filing applications for post-conviction collateral relief (or pleadings in that nature) in forma pauperis. Order, Dunn v. State, 2016-M-01514-SCT (Miss. Nov. 15, 2018). To Deny with Sanctions Warning: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ. To Deny: Kitchens and King, P.JJ. King, P.J., Objects to the Order in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, P.J. Order entered 2/16/24.

Toolpushers Supply Co. v. Mississippi Department of Revenue; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CH1:18-cv-00555; Ruling Date: 09/23/2021; Ruling Judge: Crystal Martin; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

Leslie Smith, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Marcus D. Smith v. Rosalinde Minier, as Personal Representative of The Estate of Ingeborg Steiner, and Werner Enterprises, Inc.; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 30CI1:15-cv-00153-RK; Ruling Date: 10/21/2021; Ruling Judge: Robert Krebs; Majority Opinion: Chamberlin, J. Disposition: The Judgment of the Court of Appeals is Affirmed. The Judgment of the Jackson County Circuit Court is Reversed and Remanded. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Beam and Ishee, JJ., Concur. Coleman, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Randolph, C.J.; Maxwell, J., Joins In Part. Maxwell, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Griffis, J.; Coleman, J., Joins In Part. Griffis, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Randolph, C.J.; Maxwell, J., Joins In Part. Dissenting Opinion: Coleman, J. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Joins This Opinion. Maxwell, J., Joins This Opinion in Part. Dissenting Opinion: Maxwell, J. Votes: Griffis, J., Joins This Opinion. Coleman, J., Joins This Opinion in Part. Dissenting Opinion: Griffis, J. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Joins This Opinion. Maxwell, J., Joins This Opinion in Part.

Singing River Health System v. Amy Brand, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of Debbie Edwards, Deceased, and on Behalf of all Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Debbie Edwards, Deceased, and April Kattawar; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 30CI1:19-cv-00169; Ruling Date: 01/03/2022; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Disposition: Appellant's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, C.J., and Griffis, J. Order entered 2/15/24.

Greater New Hamilton Grove Baptist Church and Trustee Tommie Burns v. Hamilton Grove Missionary Baptist Church a/k/a Greater New Hamilton Grove; Hinds Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 25CH2:20-cv-00081; Ruling Date: 05/26/2022; Ruling Judge: Denise Owens; Disposition: Petitioners' Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, C.J. Order entered 2/14/24.

Jameco Davis a/k/a Jameco Aerion Davis v. State of Mississippi; Adams Circuit Court; LC Case #: 21-KR-0130(B)-B; Ruling Date: 06/28/2022; Ruling Judge: Debra Blackwell; Consolidated with 2022-KA-00721-SCT Jacqlaurence Jackson v. State of Mississippi; Adams Circuit Court; LC Case #: 21-KR-0130C-B; Ruling Date: 06/28/2022; Ruling Judge: Debra Blackwell; Disposition: Motion for Authority to pay Contract Counsel Fees is granted. The total amount of fees awarded to Katherine Curren is $5,000 for legal services rendered to Jacqlaurence Jackson. All Justices Agree. Order entered 2/15/24.

Anthony Gerald Fox v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:20-cr-00577-AHW-1; Ruling Date: 08/18/2022; Ruling Judge: Adrienne Hooper-Wooten; Disposition: Appellant's Third Supplemental Motion to Appellant's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is granted, and the matter before this Court is dismissed as moot. Order entered 2/14/24.

In Re The Petition of Daniel Andrew Hassin, Jr. for Reinstatement in The Mississippi Bar: Daniel Andrew Hassin, Jr. v. The Mississippi Bar; LC Case #: 2016B01526; Ruling Date: 06/05/2018; Disposition: Petition of Daniel Andrew Hassin, Jr., for Reinstatement to the Practice of Law in the State of Mississippi is granted. See opinion of this Court handed down this date.

In Re The Petition of Daniel Andrew Hassin, Jr. for Reinstatement in The Mississippi Bar: Daniel Andrew Hassin, Jr. v. The Mississippi Bar; LC Case #: 2016B01526; Ruling Date: 06/05/2018; Majority Opinion: Chamberlin, J. Disposition: Petition of Daniel Andrew Hassin, Jr., for Reinstatement to the Practice of Law in the State of Mississippi is granted. Daniel Andrew Hassin, Jr., taxed with costs. Votes: Randolph, C.J., King, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, P.J., not participating.