Mississippi Supreme Court

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May 29, 1997

05/29/1997 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

James W. Smith, J.
U 93-KA-00225-SCT

Morgan, Theron Ray v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 2519 from Judgment dated JANUARY 30, 1993, Pike County County Court; Affirmed in part; Reversed and Remanded in part. Lee, C.J., and McRae, J., Concur in result only. Pike County is taxed with all costs of this appeal.


James W. Smith, J.
X 94-KP-00157-SCT

Kincaid, I. C. v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 3909 from Judgment dated NOVEMBER 23, 1993, Madison County Circuit Court; Denial of Post-Conviction Relief Affirmed. McRae, J., Concurs in result only. Madison County is taxed with all costs of this appeal.


Edwin Lloyd Pittman, J.
U 94-KA-00667-SCT

Weathersby, Tony a/k/a Antonio Ray Weathersby a/k/a "Loc" v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 5820-1 from Judgment dated JUNE 23, 1994, Marion County Circuit Court; Conviction of sale of controlled substance, Schedule II (cocaine), and Sentence of twenty-five (25) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with said sentence to commence on June 23, 1994, and to run for twenty-five (25) years from and after said date, and to terminate on June 23, 2019, Affirmed. Lee, C.J., Concurs in result only. Marion County is taxed with all costs of this appeal. DISPOSITION - Appellant's pro se Motion for Admonition of Counsel denied. Order entered.


Edwin Lloyd Pittman, J.
UU 94-KA-01197-SCT

Scott, Stanley v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 7096 from Judgment dated SEPTEMBER 20, 1994, Clay County Circuit Court; Lower Court's denial of motion to dismiss on grounds of double jeopardy Affirmed. McRae, J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion joined by Sullivan, P.J. Appellant is taxed with all costs of this appeal.


Edwin Lloyd Pittman, J.
UU 95-KP-00065-SCT

Bass, George Michael v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 3792 from Judgment dated DECEMBER 14, 1994, Rankin County Circuit Court; Lower Court's Denial of Post-Conviction Relief Affirmed. Sullivan, P.J., Concurs in result only. Banks, J., Concurs with Separate Written Opinion joined by McRae, J. Rankin County is taxed with all costs of this appeal.


Michael Sullivan, P.J.
UU 94-CA-01005-SCT

Morton, James Allen v. Jolene Anseman Appeal No. B8311283 from Judgment dated SEPTEMBER 29, 1994, Panola County Chancery Court, Second Judicial District; Affirmed. Dan Lee,C.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion. McRae, J., Not Participating. Appellant is taxed with all costs of this appeal.


EN BANC
90-US-00266-SCT

Williams, Jessie Derrell v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 8310202 from Judgment dated JANUARY 20, 1990, Jackson County Circuit Court; DISPOSITION - State's Motion to Reset Execution Date granted. July 2, 1997, is hereby set as the date for execution of the appellant in the manner provided by law. Order entered.


EN BANC
XX 93-CT-00355-SCT

E. M. C.: In the Matter of the Adoption of the Child Named in the Complaint v. S. V. M. and W. S. M. Appeal No. A624 from Judgment dated MARCH 03, 1993, Monroe County Chancery Court; Reversed and Remanded for proceedings not inconsistent with the Opinion of this Court. Pittman, J., Lee, C.J., Prather and Sullivan, P.JJ., Banks and McRae, JJ., Concur. Roberts, J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion joined by Smith, J. Mills, J., Not Participating. Appellee is taxed with all costs of this appeal.


EN BANC
93-CT-01427-SCT

Edwards, Timothy a/k/a Timmy Edwards and Tommy Edwards a/k/a Tommy L. Edwards a/k/a Tommy Lee Edwards v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 37493 from Judgment dated DECEMBER 06, 1993, Lauderdale County Circuit Court; DISPOSITION - Appellants' Petition for Writ of Certiorari denied. To Deny: Lee, C.J., Prather and Sullivan, P.JJ., Pittman, Banks, McRae, Roberts, Smith and Mills, JJ. Order entered.


EN BANC
XX 94-CT-00231-SCT

Stewart, Sr., Harry A. and Betty D. Stewart v. Merchants National Bank, Vicksburg, Mississippi CONSOLIDATED WITH: 90-CA-00410-SCT ; Appeal No. 26880 from Judgment dated DECEMBER 10, 1993, Madison County Chancery Court; Reversed; Reinstated; and Rendered. Smith, J., Lee, C.J., Prather and Sullivan, P.JJ., Pittman, Banks, Roberts and Mills, JJ., Concur. McRae, J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion. Merchants National Bank is taxed with all costs of this appeal.


EN BANC
94-CT-00266-SCT

Epperson, Jr., Charlie Lafayette v. Mary Suzanne Chatham Epperson Appeal No. 89121144 from Judgment dated DECEMBER 09, 1993, DeSoto County Chancery Court; DISPOSITION - Appellant's Petition for Writ of Certiorari denied. To Deny: Prather, P.J., Pittman, Banks, Roberts, Smith and Mills, JJ. To Grant: Lee, C.J., and Sullivan, P.J. Not Participating: McRae, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
95-CA-00272-SCT

Garrett, Patricia Edwards v. Charles Douglas Garrett, Sr. Appeal No. 94396 from Judgment dated FEBRUARY 22, 1995, Tate County Chancery Court; DISPOSITION - Motion for Rehearing denied.


EN BANC
95-CT-00576-SCT

Dedeaux, Eugene a/k/a Eugene Dedeaux, Jr. v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 940060 from Judgment dated AUGUST 11, 1994, Harrison County Circuit Court, Second Judicial District; DISPOSITION - Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Dedeaux denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-KA-00797-SCT

Bolden, Fernando a/k/a Fernando Roger Bolden a/k/a "Pee Wee" v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 8818 from Judgment dated JULY 17, 1996, Coahoma County Circuit Court; DISPOSITION - Bolden's motions to dismiss counsel denied. Bolden shall be allowed to file a pro se brief within thirty (30) days of entry of this order. To Deny: Lee, C.J., Prather and Sullivan, P.JJ., Pittman, Roberts, Smith and Mills, JJ. To Grant: McRae, J. Not Participating: Banks, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-M-00383-SCT

In Re: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, Philip Morris Incorporated, and Lorillard Tobacco Company Appeal No. 94553 Jones County Circuit Court Second Judicial District; DISPOSITION - Motion for Clarification of Order of May 16, 1997, filed by the Estate of Burl Butler denied. McRae, J., Not Necessary, M.R.A.P. 21 Applies. Banks, J., Not Participating. Order entered.