Supreme Court of MississippiHand Down List
April 18, 2024
04/18/2024 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format
Griffis, T. Kenneth, J.
X 2023-KA-00184-SCT
Gail Elizabeth Robinson a/k/a Gail Elizabeth Robinson v. State of Mississippi; Alcorn Circuit Court; LC Case #: 16-cr-00236; Ruling Date: 03/30/2022; Ruling Judge: Paul Funderburk; Majority Opinion: Griffis, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Alcorn County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur.
EN BANC
2021-CT-01182-SCT
Nathaniel Roberson a/k/a Nate v. State of Mississippi; Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case #: 14-CI-19-0039; Ruling Date: 09/14/2021; Ruling Judge: Charles Webster; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Nathaniel Roberson is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Griffis, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., and Ishee, J. Order entered 4/9/24.
EN BANC
2021-CT-01288-SCT
In the Matter of the Guardianship of B.P.: Michael P. v. Patrick Thomas and Jennifer Thomas; Choctaw Chancery Court; LC Case #: 10CH1:18-cv-00033-KK; Ruling Date: 10/18/2021; Ruling Judge: Kiley Kirk; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Michael P. is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered 4/10/24.
EN BANC
2021-CA-01313-SCT
Devin Allen Bennett v. State of Mississippi; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 61CI1:08-cv-00234-JA; Ruling Date: 04/01/2021; Ruling Judge: Dewey Arthur; Disposition: The motion for rehearing filed by the appellant is denied.
EN BANC
2021-CT-01345-SCT
Joe Clyde Tubwell v. FV-1, Inc., In Trust for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings, LLC, Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings, LLC and Specialized Loan Servicing, LLC; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: 17CI1:21-cv-00312-GC; Ruling Date: 12/01/2021; Ruling Judge: Gerald Chatham, Sr.; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Joe Clyde Tubwell, pro se, is granted. To Grant: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, C.J. Order entered 4/12/24.
EN BANC
2024-AD-00001-SCT
In Re: Administrative Orders of the Supreme Court of Mississippi; Disposition: En banc order directing the disbursement of $138,454.56 in civil legal assistance funds among the MS Center for Legal Services, MS Volunteer Lawyers Project, and North MS Rural Legal Services. Order entered 4/11/24.
EN BANC
2024-EC-00406-SCT
Tate Reeves, Governor of Mississippi v. Johnny Gary, Eric Mitchell and Leflore County Election Commission; Leflore Circuit Court; LC Case #: 24-21-CICI; Ruling Date: 04/08/2024; Ruling Judge: Margaret Carey-McCray; Disposition: Governor Tate Reeves's Time-Sensitive Emergency Motion to Stay or Vacate is granted. The Circuit Court of Leflore County's April 8, 2024 Order and Opinion in Gary v. Reeves, No. 2024-0021(CM)(L), is vacated. Agree: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ. Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Object with Separate Written Statement to Follow. Order entered 4/11/24. King, P.J., Objects to the Order with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, P.J. Separate Written Statement entered 4/15/24.