06/27/2019 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Griffis, T. Kenneth, J.
XX  2018-CA-00397-SCT

Charles L. Kuebler v. Hinds County Sheriff, Victor Mason; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:18-cv-00019-WLK; Ruling Date: 02/20/2018; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Majority Opinion: Griffis, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, P.J., Concurs in Result Only with Separate Written Opinion Joined by King, P.J. Concur in Result Only Opinion: Kitchens, P.J. Votes: King, P.J., Joins This Opinion.

H.R. Garner v. David Smith; DeSoto Chancery Court; LC Case #: 10-CV-2476ML; Ruling Date: 08/15/2018; Ruling Judge: Vicki Daniels; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., King, P.J., Coleman, Beam, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, P.J., and Chamberlin, J., not participating.

Rules for Court Reporters; Disposition: On the Court's own motion, the en banc Court reappoints Judge David B. Strong, Amanda Magee Wootton, Huey Bang, and LeAnn W. Nealey as board members of the Board of Certified Court Reporters as set out in the Order to serve two-year terms commencing on July 1, 2019, as herein designated, or until such time as a successor shall be appointed. Each person appointed as a member of the Board of Certified Court Reporters shall take an oath of office and shall file a copy of that oath with the Supreme Court Clerk. In the event a member cannot continue to serve on the board, that board member shall immediately notify the Chief Justice and the appropriate nominating entity in writing. Should a vacancy otherwise occur, the Chairman of the board shall immediately notify the Chief Justice and the appropriate nominating entity in writing. The Clerk of the Court shall forward a certified copy of this order to the appointees and to the Office for the Board of Certified Court Reporters. Order entered 6/24/19.

James Douglas Willie, Sr. a/k/a James Douglas Willie a/k/a South Memphis v. State of Mississippi; Tunica Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-0057; Ruling Date: 09/15/2016; Ruling Judge: Albert Smith, III; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by James Douglas Willie, Sr., is denied. To Deny: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, C.J., and Griffis, J. Order entered.

Darren Lee Wharton v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: A2402-2015-108; Ruling Date: 02/24/2017; Ruling Judge: Lawrence Bourgeois, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the State of Mississippi is granted. To Grant: Randolph, C.J., Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. To Deny: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman and Ishee, JJ. Not Participating: Griffis, J. Order entered.

Victor D. Jones a/k/a Victor Dewayne Jones a/k/a Victor Jones v. State of Mississippi; Pike Circuit Court; LC Case #: 11-084-PCS; Ruling Date: 07/13/2017; Ruling Judge: David Strong, Jr.; Disposition: Victor D. Jones's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Not Participating: Griffis, J. Order entered.

WC Baker Company LLC v. Philden Stockton and Leigh Anne Stockton; Itawamba Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV 16-078 FI; Ruling Date: 12/07/2017; Ruling Judge: Paul Funderburk; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Philden Stockton and Leigh Anne Stockton is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens and King, P.JJ. Not Participating: Griffis, J. Order entered.

DeSoto County, Mississippi v. Standard Construction Company, Inc.; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: 17CI1:16-cv-00186-GC; Ruling Date: 09/29/2017; Ruling Judge: Gerald Chatham, Sr.; Disposition: DeSoto County's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is granted. To Grant: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Beam and Ishee, JJ. To Deny: Maxwell, J. Not Participating: Randolph, C.J., Chamberlin and Griffis, JJ. Order entered.

Ceola James v. Latrice Westbrooks; Warren Circuit Court; LC Case #: 75CI1:16-cv-00091; Ruling Date: 03/21/2018; Ruling Judge: Stephen Simpson; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. King, P.J., Maxwell, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., not participating.