Mississippi Supreme Court

Hand Down Lists
July 11, 1996

07/11/1996 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

EN BANC
89-R-99006-SCT

In Re: Uniform Chancery Court Rules DISPOSITION - On Court's own Motion Exhibit "I" to the amendment to the order amending Rule 8.05 of the Uniform Chancery Court Rules is corrected by the substitution of the phrase "not later than 45 days from the date of the filing of the commending pleading" with the phrase "not later than 45 days from the date of the filing of the commencing pleading." Order entered.


EN BANC
89-R-99021-SCT

Rules for Court Reporters DISPOSITION - On Court's own Motion, Order entered May 16, 1996, regarding an amendment of Appendix III, Guidelines for Court Reporters, Section II, Transcripts--How Filed as appended to the Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure is amended by omitting the reference to an exhibit. Order entered.


EN BANC
89-R-99027-SCT

In Re: Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure DISPOSITION - On Court's own Motion, Order entered May 16, 1996, regarding an amendment of Appendix III, Guidelines for Court Reporters, Section II, Transcripts--How Filed as appended to the Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure is amended by omitting the reference to an exhibit. Order entered.


EN BANC
91-DP-01190-SCT

Jackson, Jr., Henry Curtis v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 21817 from Judgment dated SEPTEMBER 14, 1991, Leflore County Circuit Court; DISPOSITION - State's Motion to Reset Execution Date granted. Wednesday, August 21, 1996, is hereby set as the date for execution of the appellant in the manner provided by law. Order entered.


EN BANC
92-CA-01042-SCT

Lawrence, Lee R. and Peggy M. Lawrence v. Greenline Equipment, Inc., Sheriff Dennis E. Prescot West Alabama Bank & Trust Appeal No. 18673 from Judgment dated SEPTEMBER 18, 1992, Lowndes County Circuit Court; DISPOSITION - On Court's own motion the disposition entered June 20, 1996, is corrected to read as follows: "Appeal dismissed. Banks, J., Concurs withSeparate Written Opinion joined by Lee, C.J., Prather, P.J., and Pittman, J. Appellants are taxed with all costs of this appeal." Order entered.


EN BANC
92-CT-01331-SCT

Greenwood Public School District v. Dr. Duane F. Hurt Appeal No. 27171 from Judgment dated JANUARY 19, 1993, Leflore County Chancery Court; CONSOLIDATED WITH: 93-CT-00447-SCT Greenwood Public School District v. Dr. Duane F. Hurt; Appeal No. 27171 from Judgment dated JANUARY 19, 1993, Leflore County Chancery Court; DISPOSITION - On Court's own Motion and by the Court's authority under M.R.A.P. 2(c) to suspend the rules, the time for decision on Hurt's Petition for Writ of Certiorari under M.R.A.P. 17(e) is extended until August 15, 1996. Order entered.


EN BANC
93-CT-00447-SCT

Greenwood Public School District v. Dr. Duane F. Hurt Appeal No. 27171 from Judgment dated JANUARY 19, 1993, Leflore County Chancery Court; DISPOSITION - On Court's own Motion and by the Court's authority under M.R.A.P. 2(c) to suspend the rules, the time for decision on Hurt's Petition for Writ of Certiorari under M.R.A.P. 17(e) is extended until August 15, 1996. Order entered. CONSOLIDATED WITH: 92-CT-01331-SCT Greenwood Public School District v. Dr. Duane F. Hurt; Appeal No. 27171 from Judgment dated JANUARY 19, 1993, Leflore County Chancery Court.


EN BANC
93-US-00263-SCT

Holly, William Joseph v. State of Mississippi Appeal No. 6336 from Judgment dated MARCH 03, 1993, Grenada County Circuit Court; DISPOSITION - State's Motion to Reset Execution Date dismissed without prejudice. Order entered.


EN BANC
94-CT-00360-SCT

Price, Rev. Louis B., Celeste Price, Mable Ruth Harris, Anna Price Dawson, Hester Price Preston and Mary Lee Carter v. Thomas L. Rosenblatt Appeal No. 9527 from Judgment dated JANUARY 27, 1994, Wilkinson County Chancery Court; DISPOSITION - Appellants' Petition for Writ of Certiorari denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.


EN BANC
94-CT-00720-SCT

Dortch, Johnny Lee v. Frito-Lay, Inc. and National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA Appeal No. 9169099 from Judgment dated JUNE 28, 1994, Hinds County Circuit Court, First Judicial District; DISPOSITION - Dortch's Petition for Writ of Certiorari denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-M-00115-SCT

In Re: Corr-Williams Tobacco Company, Laurel Cigar & Tobacco Company, Long Wholesale, Incorporated, Wigley & Culp, Inc. of Gulfport, Mississippi, The Lewis Bear Company, Generic Products Corporation, The American Tobacco Company, R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co Appeal No. 941429 Jackson County Chancery Court; DISPOSITION - Petitioners' Motion for Extension of Time to file their rebuttal to the Attorney General's response denied. Lee, C.J., would grant. Order entered.


EN BANC
X 96-M-00717-SCT

In Re: Kirk Fordice, Governor, State of Mississipp Appeal No. G961343 Hinds County Chancery Court First Judicial District; DISPOSITION - On Court's own Motion after having considered the Petition for a Writ of Prohibition and for Emergency Relief, finds it appropriate to allow the parties an opportunity to file authorities and responses in support of or opposition to the petition. Any parties in interest in this action shall file all briefs, authorities and responses in support of or opposition to the petition no later than 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 8, 1996. Order entered. DISPOSITION - Petitioner's Petition for a Writ of Prohibition and for Emergency Relief granted. The temporary restraining order of the chancery court is dissolved and the action in the chancery court dismissed. Lee, C.J., Pittman, Roberts, Smith and Mills, JJ., would grant. Sullivan, P.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion to the granting of the Writ of Prohibition. Prather, P.J., Banks and McRae, JJ., Not Participating. Order entered.