Supreme Court of MississippiHand Down List
August 1, 2013
08/01/2013 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format
Lamar, Ann H.
X 2012-KA-00050-SCT
Ryan Scott Young a/k/a Ryan S. Young a/k/a Ryan Young v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR2011-637RCD; Ruling Date: 11/18/2011; Ruling Judge: Robert Chamberlin; Majority Opinion: Lamar, J. Disposition: Conviction of driving under the influence, third offense and sentence of five (5) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Appellant shall pay a fine of $2,000, with $1,000 suspended, with conditions. Sentence shall run consecutively with any other sentence. Appellant is given credit for 32 days time served. DeSoto County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur.
EN BANC
2009-CT-00524-SCT
Larry Evans v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-08-979; Ruling Date: 03/09/2009; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Motion to Expedite filed pro se by Larry Evans is dismissed. M.R.A.P. 17(b). Order entered.
EN BANC
XX 2009-CT-00669-SCT
Carlos Taylor v. State of Mississippi; Leflore Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2007-0328; Ruling Date: 03/20/2009; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Majority Opinion: Randolph, P.J. Disposition: The sentence of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections as a habitual offender, without eligibility for parole or probation, Affirmed. Leflore County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Lamar, Pierce and Coleman, JJ., Concur. Chandler, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ. Dissenting Opinion: Chandler, J. Votes: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ., Join This Opinion.
EN BANC
2010-CT-01571-SCT
Chris Harrell a/k/a Christopher Harrell v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 10-0-715; Ruling Date: 08/05/2010; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Chris Harrell is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, King and Coleman. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., and Pierce, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2010-CT-02077-SCT
David L. Martindale v. Hortman Harlow Bassi Robinson and McDaniel, PLLC; Jones Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2009-0376; Ruling Date: 11/30/2010; Ruling Judge: Sanford Steckler; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by David L. Martindale is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J. Order entered.
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XX 2011-CT-00272-SCT
David Campbell v. State of Mississippi; Lafayette Circuit Court; LC Case #: LK2008-279; Ruling Date: 02/18/2011; Ruling Judge: Robert Elliott; Majority Opinion: Lamar, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Court of Appeals is Reversed. The judgment of the Lafayette County Circuit Court is Reinstated and Affirmed. Conviction of fondling a minor and sentence of seven (7) years, with five (5) years suspended, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, with conditions, Affirmed. Upon release appellant shall be placed on two (2) years of post release supervision. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur. Chandler, J., Specially Concurs With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Dickinson, P.J. Specially Concurring Opinion: Chandler, J. Votes: Dickinson, P.J., Joins This Opinion.
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2011-CT-00306-SCT
Rosemary Finch v. Stewart Finch; Lamar Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2008-0138-GN-DJG; Ruling Date: 02/16/2011; Ruling Judge: Deborah Gambrell; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Rosemary Finch is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Chandler, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., and Kitchens, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2011-CT-01025-SCT
Carlos Ivy v. State of Mississippi; Union Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV-2010-317-U; Ruling Date: 06/29/2011; Ruling Judge: Andrew Howorth; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Carlos Ivy, pro se, is dismissed. M.R.A.P. 17(b). Order entered.
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2011-CT-01233-SCT
Martha Crow v. Crow's Sports Center, Incorporated, Lynn Lambert and Rhonda Lambert; Prentiss Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2010-327-59-L; Ruling Date: 07/21/2011; Ruling Judge: Talmadge Littlejohn; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Crow's Sports Center, Inc., Lynn Lambert and Rhonda Lambert is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Pierce and King, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, Chandler and Coleman, JJ. Order entered.
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2011-CT-01408-SCT
Tofino Holdings, LLC, A Mississippi Limited Liability Corporation v. Donnell and Sons, LLC, A Mississippi Limited Liability Corporation; Marion Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2009-0125-GN-W; Ruling Date: 08/16/2011; Ruling Judge: Johnny Williams; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Tofino Holdings, LLC is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
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2011-CT-01905-SCT
Herman Saunders a/k/a Herman Fitzearld Saunders a/k/a Robert Marsh a/k/a Mickey Marsh a/k/a Adrian Marsh v. State of Mississippi; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2011-325E; Ruling Date: 11/21/2011; Ruling Judge: John Emfinger; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed pro se by Herman Saunders a/k/a Herman Fitzearld Saunders a/k/a Robert Marsh a/k/a Mickey Marsh a/k/a Adrian Marsh is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Chandler, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
2012-KA-00050-SCT
Ryan Scott Young a/k/a Ryan S. Young a/k/a Ryan Young v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR2011-637RCD; Ruling Date: 11/18/2011; Ruling Judge: Robert Chamberlin; Disposition: Motion to Dismiss Charges for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction is denied. Order entered.
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2012-KA-00050-SCT
Ryan Scott Young a/k/a Ryan S. Young a/k/a Ryan Young v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR2011-637RCD; Ruling Date: 11/18/2011; Ruling Judge: Robert Chamberlin; Disposition: Appellant's request for "permission to temporary leave this court and file a motion to the Circuit Court of DeSoto County," is denied. Order entered.
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XX 2012-CA-00217-SCT
Anna M. Alfonso, et al. v. Diamondhead Fire Protection District, Jack Cleveland, Edward Dabler, Patrick Destefano, Eloise Kinja, Pat Kinsella, Russell Love, Charles Reddien, Paul Snemyr, and Dick Weber; Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case #: 09-0145; Ruling Date: 02/28/2011; Ruling Judge: Roger Clark; Majority Opinion: Waller, C.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, P.J., Lamar and Pierce, JJ., Concur. King, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Kitchens and Chandler, JJ. Dickinson, P.J., and Coleman, J., not participating. Dissenting Opinion: King, J. Votes: Kitchens and Chandler, JJ., Join This Opinion.
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2012-KA-00643-SCT
David Javarious Jamison Renfro a/k/a David J. J. Renfro a/k/a David Renfro a/k/a David Javarious Renfro a/k/a David James Renfrow a/k/a Jamie Renfro v. State of Mississippi; Lincoln Circuit Court; LC Case #: 11-177-LT; Ruling Date: 04/02/2012; Ruling Judge: Michael Taylor; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed pro se by David Javarious Jamison Renfro is dismissed.
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2012-JP-01745-SCT
Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. William L. Skinner, II; LC Case #: 2011-222/235; Ruling Date: 10/17/2012; Ruling Judge: H. Clark, II; Disposition: Joint Motion for Approval of Recommendations filed by the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance and William L. Skinner, II is granted. See opinion of this Court handed down this date.
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XX 2012-JP-01745-SCT
Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. William L. Skinner, II; LC Case #: 2011-222/235; Ruling Date: 10/17/2012; Ruling Judge: H. Clark, II; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: Hinds County Court Judge William L. Skinner, II shall be suspended from office for a period of thirty (30) days without pay, effective on the date of issuance of this Court's mandate, publicly reprimanded, fined $1000, and assessed costs of $100. The public reprimand shall be read in open court by the presiding judge of the Hinds County Circuit Court on the first day of the next term of that court in which a jury is present after the issuance of this Court's mandate, with Judge Skinner in attendance. Hinds County Court Judge William L. Skinner, II taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler and Pierce, JJ., Concur. Dickinson, P.J., Concurs in Part and Dissents in Part With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Coleman, J. Waller, C.J., not participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Dickinson, P.J. Votes: Coleman, J., Joins This Opinion.