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Chamberlin, Robert P., J.
X  2017-CA-00506-SCT

In the Interest of E.K., a Minor, Timothy King and Elizabeth King v. Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; Marion Youth Court; LC Case #: 46-YC-2015-P-356-1(31192); Ruling Date: 06/06/2016; Ruling Judge: James Rhoden; Majority Opinion: Chamberlin, J. Disposition: Vacated and Rendered. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell and Ishee, JJ., Concur. Beam, J., not participating.

Reggie Elliott and Brenda Ejimofor, as Co-Administrator and Co-Administratrix of the Estate of Joe Orlando Elliott, Deceased, Orlando Elliott, and Frankie Mitchell, as Co-Guardians of Orlandrea Elliott, a Minor, Michael Elliott, and Alma Elliott v. Amerigas Propane, L.P.; Marshall Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV2008-00545; Ruling Date: 12/14/2016; Ruling Judge: Andrew Howorth; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., King, Coleman, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur. Randolph, P.J., not participating.

Brett Jones a/k/a Brett A. Jones v. State of Mississippi; Lee Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR04-833(G)(L); Ruling Date: 04/17/2015; Ruling Judge: Thomas Gardner, III; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Brett Jones is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., King and Ishee, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Order entered.

Abdur Rahim Ambrose a/k/a Abdur Ambrose v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: B2401-13-800; Ruling Date: 06/19/2015; Ruling Judge: Roger Clark; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, P.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined by King and Ishee, JJ. Dissenting Opinion: Kitchens, P.J. Votes: King and Ishee, JJ., Join This Opinion.

Troylanden Cortez Harris a/k/a Troylanden C. Harris a/k/a Troylanen Harris a/k/a Troylanden Harris a/k/a Troyland Cortez Harris v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 13-1-090; Ruling Date: 12/17/2015; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the State of Mississippi is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. To Deny: Kitchens, P.J., King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.

Connie Hawkins, Individually and on Behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of George Leith Hawkins, III, Deceased v. Heck Yea Quarter Horses, LLC, Wallace Heck d/b/a Heck Yea Quarter Horses, LLC and Bruce Horn; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-299; Ruling Date: 01/13/2016; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Beam, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell and Chamberlin, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, P.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Waller, C.J., and King, J. Ishee, J., not participating. Dissenting Opinion: Kitchens, P.J. Votes: Waller, C.J., and King, J., Join This Opinion.

David Michael Lyon Jr. v. Billy McGee; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI14-0186; Ruling Date: 03/01/2016; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn; Disposition: Appellant's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Not Participating: Beam, J. Order entered.

Curtis Ray McCarty Jr. v. Arthur Wood III and Paula Wood; Wayne Special Court of Eminent Domain; LC Case #: CV2014-139-W; Ruling Date: 03/01/2016; Ruling Judge: Lester Williamson, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellees, Arthur Wood, III and Paula Wood is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.

Jairus Collins a/k/a Jairus J. Collins a/k/a Jairus Jidon Collins a/k/a Jarius Collins a/k/a Jarius J. Collins v. State of Mississippi; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: 12-514 CR; Ruling Date: 05/12/2016; Ruling Judge: Robert Helfrich; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Jairus Collins is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Not Participating: Kitchens, P.J. Order entered.

Tarinika Smith, Individually and on Behalf of Kayden Johnson, Deceased, Shelena Austin Prewitt, Natural Mother and Next Friend of Xavier Austin, a Minor, Jakila Martin, a Minor, Marlo Watkins, a Minor, and Helen Yancy, a Minor, Linda Cunningham, General Guardian and Next Friend of Trevin Mays, a Minor, and Jerkisha Mays, a Minor, Christine Magee, Natural Mother and Next Friend of Monshanna Weston, Brenda Woodard, Natural Mother and Next Friend of Brenae Woodard, a Minor, Angela Craft, Natural Mother and Next Friend of Dearyell Craft, a Minor, Kaytana Dillard, Natural Mother and Next Friend of Ronisha Dillard, a Minor, Jermaine Dillard, a Minor, and Quashounta Dillard, a Minor v. Church Mutual Insurance Company and Adlai Johnson; Marshall Circuit Court; LC Case #: CV2015-139; Ruling Date: 10/24/2016; Ruling Judge: John Luther; Majority Opinion: Randolph, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part; Reversed in Part and Remanded. Appellants and Appellees are taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ., Concur. Ishee, J., Concurs in Part and Dissents in Part with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Waller, C.J., and Kitchens, P.J. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Ishee, J. Votes: Waller, C.J., and Kitchens, P.J., Join This Opinion.

Daniel Israel Singleton a/k/a Daniel I. Singleton a/k/a Danny Singleton a/k/a Danny Singleton, Jr. v. Superintendent Jacquelyn Banks, State of Mississippi and Jacquelyn Banks; Greene Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2016-066(1); Ruling Date: 06/28/2016; Ruling Judge: Robert Krebs; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Danny Singleton is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Timothy Gene Pryer v. Thomas Gardner, III; Itawamba Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2013-0203-29-TKM; Ruling Date: 03/30/2017; Ruling Judge: T. Moffett; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied.

In Re: Administrative Orders of the Supreme Court of Mississippi; Disposition: En banc order directing the disbursement of $190,977.89 in civil legal assistance funds among the MS Volunteer Lawyers Project, North MS Rural Legal Services, and MS Center for Legal Services. Randolph, P.J., has no objection. Order Entered 07/24/18.

In Re: Administrative Orders of the Supreme Court of Mississippi; Disposition: En banc order commending the Commission on Children's Justice creation of the Family First Initiative to promote the safety of Mississippi's children and the stability and self-sufficiency of Mississippi's families. Order entered on 07/27/18.