Mississippi Supreme Court

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August 05, 1999

08/05/1999 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Waller, William L., Jr.
X 98-CA-00766-SCT

Scoggins, Mildred v. Ellzey Beverages, Inc. Lawrence Circuit Court LCCase #970002; Ruling:04/08/1998; R. Prichard, III; Majority Opinion: Waller, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Cobb, J., Concur.


McRae, Chuck
X 1998-KA-00982-SCT

Carter, Aaron a/k/a " Little Head" v. State of Mississippi Coahoma Circuit Court; LCCase #9104; Ruling:02/20/1998; John Hatcher; Majority Opinion: McRae, J. Disposition: Conviction of capital murder and sentence of life imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections in accordance with Section 97-3-21, Section 99-19-101, Section 47-7-3(1)(e), Section 47-7-3(1)(f) and Section 47-5-139(1)(a), Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, Affirmed. Sentence shall run consecutive to any and all sentences previously imposed. Aaron Carter shall not be eligible for parole during the term of said sentence Coahoma County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur.


Banks, Fred L., Jr.
XX 97-CA-00447-SCT

Journal Publishing Company and Sid Scott v. Derwood McCullough Chickasaw Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #93085; Ruling:02/28/1997; Harvey Buck; Majority Opinion: Banks, J. Disposition: Reversed and Rendered. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Waller, J., Concur. Prather, C.J., McRae, J., Mills, J., Cobb, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Smith, J.


EN BANC
96-CT-00901-SCT

McWhorter, William a/k/a Bill McWhorter v. State of Mississippi Grenada Circuit Court; LCCase #7154; Ruling:04/12/1996; Joseph Loper, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by William McWhorter, denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-CT-01136-SCT

Johnson, Reginald Torlentus v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #952426; Ruling:09/11/1996; James Graves, Jr.; Disposition: On Court's own motion and by this Court's authority under M.R.A.P. 2(c) to suspend the rules, the time for decision on the petition of Reginald Torlentus Johnson for writ of certiorari under M.R.A.P. 17(e) is extended until September 10, 1999. Order entered.


EN BANC
XX 96-KA-01173-SCT

Simmons, Johnny Earl v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9501045; Ruling:08/22/1996; John Whitfield Majority Opinion: Sullivan, P.J. Disposition: Motion for Clarification, granted. The original opinion is withdrawn and this opinion is substituted therefore. Reversed and Remanded. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Smith, J. Votes: Cobb, J., Joins. Waller, J., Joins in Part.


EN BANC
97-CT-00082-SCT

Bruce, Eric Dana v. State of Mississippi Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9826; Ruling:11/15/1996; Billy Landrum; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Eric Dana Bruce, denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Sullivan and Pittman, P.JJ., Banks, McRae, Smith, Waller and Cobb, JJ. Not Participating: Mills, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-IA-00187-SCT

Mississippi Department of Public Safety and Marty Davis v. Olur V. Stringer George Circuit Court; LCCase #960069; Ruling:01/08/1997; James Backstrom; Disposition: Motion for rehearing, denied. Sullivan, P.J., Banks and McRae, JJ., would grant.


EN BANC
97-CT-00434-SCT

Edwards, John Wayne and Margie Ann Edwards v. State of Mississippi Scott Circuit Court; LCCase #4750; Ruling:02/18/1997; Marcus Gordon; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the State, denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Sullivan and Pittman, P.JJ., Banks, McRae, Smith and Mills, JJ. To Grant: Waller and Cobb, JJ. Order entered.


EN BANC
XX 97-CT-00589-SCT

Credit Lyonnais New York Branch v. Alfred Randolph Koval Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9600251; Ruling:04/04/1997; John Whitfield; Majority Opinion: Banks, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Court of Appeals is reversed and the judgment of the circuit court is reinstated. Credit Lyonnais New York Branch is taxed with all costs of this appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., McRae, J., Concur. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Smith, J. Votes: Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Join.


EN BANC
97-CA-00877-SCT

Martindale, Minnie, Individually and as Next Friend for the Minor Child, Britnie Martindale v. Tommy Wilbanks and Carolyn Delashmit Tippah Circuit Court; LCCase #96022; Ruling:03/25/1997; Henry Lackey; Disposition: Motion for Rehearing, denied.


EN BANC
97-CT-00991-SCT

Jenkins, Dewain Steele a/k/a Bubba Jenkins v. State of Mississippi Neshoba Circuit Court; LCCase #8556; Ruling:07/17/1997; Marcus Gordon; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Dewain Steele Jenkins, denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Sullivan and Pittman, P.JJ., Banks, McRae, Smith, Waller and Cobb, JJ. Not Participating: Mills, J. Order entered.