Supreme Court of MississippiHand Down List
April 14, 2011
04/14/2011 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format
Chandler, David Anthony
X 2010-CP-00708-SCT
James Franklin Putnam v. Christopher B. Epps; Yazoo Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2007-CI 43; Ruling Date: 03/26/2010; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Majority Opinion: Chandler, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Yazoo County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Carlson and Dickinson, P.JJ., Randolph, Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce and King, JJ., Concur.
Lamar, Ann H.
2010-KA-00059-SCT
Tor Corbin v. State of Mississippi; Washington Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2008-0521; Ruling Date: 12/15/2009; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Majority Opinion: Lamar, J. Disposition: Per Curiam Affirmance. Count II: Conviction of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and sentence of ten (10) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Appellant shall pay an assessment in lieu of attorneys' fees of $300, court costs of $294, and bond of $3,200. All amounts shall be paid within ninety (90) days from release of custody. Washington County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Carlson and Dickinson, P.JJ., Randolph, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce and King, JJ., Concur.
Carlson, George C.
2009-EC-01783-SCT
Marian Allen v. City of Laurel, Mississippi, Mayor Melvin Mack, Laurel Municipal Election Commission, Circuit Clerk Bart Gavin, Jones County Commissioners, Beat 5 Election Commissioner Ora Holden, Unknown IT for Voting Machines, and Jones County, Mississippi; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2009-48-CV6; Ruling Date: 10/13/2009; Ruling Judge: Billy Bridges; Majority Opinion: Carlson, P.J. Disposition: Per Curiam Affirmance. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Randolph, Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce and King, JJ., Concur.
Carlson, George C.
X 2010-CC-00486-SCT
Hinds County v. Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality, Madison County and Bilberry Family Limited Partnership and Madison County Board of Supervisors; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: G-2005-1947 S/2; Ruling Date: 02/25/2010; Ruling Judge: William Lutz; Majority Opinion: Carlson, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed and Remanded. Hinds County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Randolph, Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce and King, JJ., Concur.
EN BANC
91-DP-00353-SCT
Robert Simon, Jr. v. State of Mississippi; Quitman Circuit Court; LC Case #: 5114 ; Ruling Date: 10/13/1990; Ruling Judge: Thomas Pearson; Disposition: The Motion for Access to Appellant's Institutional Medical Records is granted to the extent stated herein, and orders the State of Mississippi, Department of Corrections, to provide the State of Mississippi, Office of the Attorney General, and Simon, and/or his attorneys upon presentation of this order, said medical records, if any. As the medical records, if any, are privileged, they should not be released to the public domain. The State of Mississippi, Department of Corrections, shall provide the records, if any, no later than April 11, 2011, 5:00 p.m. The Court is holding in abeyance all other rulings and will accept no additional or supplemental filings regarding the motions pending before the Court after 5:00 p.m., April 21, 2011. A copy of this order shall be entered in the companion Cause No. 2011-DR-00474-SCT. All Justices Agree. Order entered.
EN BANC
2008-CT-00958-SCT
Harold Donell Hargett a/k/a Junior v. State of Mississippi; Pike Circuit Court; LC Case #: 07-039-PKT; Ruling Date: 03/14/2008; Ruling Judge: Michael Taylor; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed pro se by Harold Donell Hargett is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Carlson and Dickinson, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler and Pierce, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, J. Not participating: King, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
X 2009-CA-00599-SCT
Sharon W. Dunn v. Dr. John G. Yager, M. D.; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI-96-0124; Ruling Date: 01/13/2009; Ruling Judge: Robert Krebs; Consolidated with 2004-IA-01833-SCT John G. Yager, M.D. v. Sharon W. Dunn; Jackson Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI-96-0124(3); Ruling Date: 09/02/2004; Ruling Judge: Robert Krebs; Majority Opinion: Randolph, J. Disposition: On Direct Appeal: Affirmed. On Cross-Appeal: Affirmed. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Carlson and Dickinson, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce and King, JJ., Concur.
EN BANC
2009-CT-01061-SCT
Gary Allen Glidden v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: B-2401-2007-00528; Ruling Date: 12/18/2008; Ruling Judge: Roger Clark; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Gary Allen Glidden is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Carlson and Dickinson, P.JJ., Kitchens, Chandler and Pierce, JJ. To Deny: Randolph and Lamar, JJ. Not participating: King, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2009-CT-01287-SCT
Yalanda Johnson v. State of Mississippi; Lincoln Circuit Court; LC Case #: 08-213-LS; Ruling Date: 04/08/2009; Ruling Judge: David Strong, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Yalanda Johnson is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Carlson and Dickinson, P.JJ., Randolph, Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler and Pierce, JJ. Not participating: King, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2010-CP-00708-SCT
James Franklin Putnam v. Christopher B. Epps; Yazoo Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2007-CI 43; Ruling Date: 03/26/2010; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: Motion Requesting Leave to Submit Omitted Paragraphs and the Motion Requesting Leave to Submit Cases are denied. Order entered.
EN BANC
2011-DR-00474-SCT
Robert Simon, Jr. v. State of Mississippi; Quitman Circuit Court; Ruling Judge: Albert Smith, III; Disposition: The Motion for Access to Appellant's Institutional Medical Records is granted to the extent stated herein, and orders the State of Mississippi, Department of Corrections, to provide the State of Mississippi, Office of the Attorney General, and Simon, and/or his attorneys upon presentation of this order, said medical records, if any. As the medical records, if any, are privileged, they should not be released to the public domain. The State of Mississippi, Department of Corrections, shall provide the records, if any, no later than April 11, 2011, 5:00 p.m. The Court is holding in abeyance all other rulings and will accept no additional or supplemental filings regarding the motions pending before the Court after 5:00 p.m., April 21, 2011. A copy of this order shall be entered in the companion Cause No. 2011-DR-00474-SCT. All Justices Agree. Order entered.