07/23/2020 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Maxwell, James D., J.
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Atiba Parker v. Jerworski Mallett and Karen Robinson; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 61CI1:19-cv-00016; Ruling Date: 07/29/2019; Ruling Judge: John Emfinger; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Rankin County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

In Re: Commission on Mandatory Continuing Legal Education; Disposition: Order reappointing George Scott Luter, Richard W. Sliman, and John Dickson Mayo to three-year terms (Aug. 1, 2020, through July 31, 2023) as members of the Commission on Mandatory Legal Education. Order entered 7/21/20.

Johnny Lee Saddler a/k/a Johnny Saddler v. State of Mississippi; Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2017-0094-CR1H; Ruling Date: 09/05/2018; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied.

State Farm Fire and Casualty Company v. State of Mississippi, ex rel. and Lynn Fitch, Attorney General for the State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:15-cv-00221; Ruling Date: 10/08/2019; Ruling Judge: Tomie Green; Disposition: The Appellee's Notice of Non-Opposition to State Farm's Appeal is denied. The Court declines to issue a summary ruling and the appeal shall proceed in accordance with the Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure. Agree: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Disagree: Griffis, J. Order entered.

Kelton K. Hathorne a/k/a Kelton K. Hathorne, Sr. v. State of Mississippi; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: 16-684; Ruling Judge: Robert Helfrich; Disposition: Kelton Hathorne's Application for Post-Conviction Relief is granted. Hathorne is granted leave to proceed in the trial court. All Justices Agree to Grant. Order entered 7/21/20.