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Diaz, Oliver E.
X  2004-CA-01510-SCT

Carroll Graves and Cathy Graves v. Dudley Maples, L.P., and Hancock Bank, Trustee, for the A. F. Dantzler, Jr., Trust; George Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2002-306; Ruling Date: 06/24/2004; Ruling Judge: Sanford Steckler; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Waller, P.J., Easley, Carlson, Graves, Dickinson and Randolph, JJ., Concur. Cobb, P.J., not participating.

Kimberly Crum Creel v. Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire, LLC, and Ford Motor Company; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2005-16; Ruling Date: 08/15/2005; Ruling Judge: William Chapman, III; Majority Opinion: Waller, P.J. Disposition: Reversed and Rendered. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Cobb, P.J., Easley, Carlson, Dickinson and Randolph, JJ., Concur. Diaz, J., Concurs in Result Only. Graves, J., not participating.

John A. (Pap) Moore v. Stacey W. Parker; Chickasaw Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: H2005-070; Ruling Date: 06/09/2006; Ruling Judge: James Kitchens, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Smith, C.J. Disposition: Appeal Dismissed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, P.J., Carlson, Graves and Dickinson, JJ., Concur. Diaz and Randolph, JJ., Concur in Result Only. Cobb, P.J., and Easley, J., not participating.

Delta and Pine Land Company v. Monsanto Company and Pharmacia Corporation; Bolivar Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 2000-0001; Ruling Date: 12/15/2004; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Consolidated with 2005-IA-00016-SCT Delta and Pine Land Company v. Monsanto Company and Pharmacia Corporation; Bolivar Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 2000-0001; Ruling Date: 12/16/2004; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Disposition: Joint motion of the parties to stay the proceedings herein for an additional 180 days is granted. The proceedings herein are stayed until September 4, 2007. Order entered.

Delta and Pine Land Company v. Monsanto Company and Pharmacia Corporation; Bolivar Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 2000-0001; Ruling Date: 12/16/2004; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Consolidated with 2005-IA-00015-SCT Delta and Pine Land Company v. Monsanto Company and Pharmacia Corporation; Bolivar Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 2000-0001; Ruling Date: 12/15/2004; Ruling Judge: Larry Lewis; Disposition: Joint motion of the parties to stay the proceedings herein for an additional 180 days is granted. The proceedings herein are stayed until September 4, 2007. Order entered.

Steven Neal Hubanks v. State of Mississippi; Alcorn Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV03-426(A)A; Ruling Date: 12/14/2004; Ruling Judge: Sharion Aycock; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Steven Neal Hubanks is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Quintez Wren Hodges v. State of Mississippi; Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 1999-0526-CR1; Ruling Date: 09/13/2001; Ruling Judge: John Montgomery; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed by petitioner is denied. Graves, J., would grant. Diaz, Easley and Dickinson, JJ., not participating.

Dennis M. McLemore and wife,Tammy C. McLemore v. Mississippi Transporation Commission; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2004-297CD; Ruling Date: 09/23/2005; Ruling Judge: Robert Chamberlin; Disposition: On the Court's own motion, the McLemores' appeal is dismissed without prejudice, pursuant to Rule 54(b) of the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Waller, P.J., for the Court. Order entered.

Ansley Ragan Hegwood v. Mindy Dawn Williamson; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-04-1136CIV; Ruling Date: 11/02/2005; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed by appellee is denied. Diaz and Graves, JJ., would grant.

John H. Carter Company, Inc. v. Bobby Terrell; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-06-255CIV; Ruling Date: 01/17/2007; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: Petition for interlocutory appeal filed by counsel for John H. Carter Company, Inc., is granted. The order of the Hinds County Circuit Court in case no. 251-06-255CIV which denied the motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens is overruled and the complaint is dismissed without prejudice. Petitioner is taxed with costs of appeal. Easley, J., for the Court. Order entered.

John H. Carter Company, Inc. v. Bobby Terrell; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-06-255CIV; Ruling Date: 01/17/2007; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: Petition for interlocutory appeal filed by counsel for John H. Carter Company, Inc., is granted. The order of the Hinds County Circuit Court in case no. 251-06-255CIV which denied the motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens is overruled and the complaint is dismissed without prejudice. Petitioner is taxed with costs of appeal. Easley, J., for the Court. Order entered.

In Re: Frank Melton; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 06-0-719; Ruling Judge: Tomie Green; Disposition: Defendant's Emergency Application for Extraordinary Relief Under Rules 21(e) and 27 of the Mississippi Rules of Appellate Practice Requesting that this Court Enter an Order Recusing Judge Tomie Green and Vacating the Criminal Arrest Warrant Issued by Judge Green, or in the Alternative, to Stay the Execution of the Warrant Pursuant To Rule 8(c) Pending a Final Determination on the Recusal Motion filed in the Underlying Circuit Court Action filed by Petitioner is dismissed. Easley, J., not participating. Order entered.