08/17/2006 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Randolph, Michael K.
X  2005-CA-00729-SCT

Long Beach Auto Auction, Inc. v. United Security Alliance, Inc.; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: A2401-2004-206; Ruling Date: 01/13/2005; Ruling Judge: Stephen Simpson; Majority Opinion: Randolph, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., Diaz, Easley and Carlson, JJ., Concur. Graves, J., Concurs in Result Only. Dickinson, J., not participating.

Kenneth J. Wilson, Jr. v. State of Mississippi; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2004-6-KR2; Ruling Date: 05/18/2004; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Cobb, P.J. Disposition: Count I: Conviction of Murder and Sentence of Life Imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Count II: Conviction of Aggravated Assault and Sentence of Twenty (20) Years, with Five (5) Years to serve and Fifteen (15) Years Suspended upon Successful Completion of Five (5) Years Post Release Supervision, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Sentence in Count II shall run consecutively with the sentence in Count l. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Waller, P.J., Diaz, Easley, Carlson, Graves, Dickinson and Randolph, JJ., Concur.

Anderson Curry a/k/a Anderson Curry, II v. State of Mississippi; Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2002-084-CR2; Ruling Date: 06/18/2004; Ruling Judge: Albert Smith, III; Majority Opinion: Cobb, P.J. Disposition: Conviction of Aggravated Assault and Sentence of Twenty (20) Years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Sentence imposed in this cause shall run consecutive to any and all sentences previously imposed. Bolivar County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Waller, P.J., Diaz, Easley, Carlson, Dickinson and Randolph, JJ., Concur. Graves, J., not participating.

Alan Keith Ory v. Sharon Ann Young Ory; Lamar Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2001-0360-GNTH; Ruling Date: 01/22/2004; Ruling Judge: James Thomas, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Alan Keith Ory is denied. To Deny: Waller, P.J., Diaz, Easley, Carlson, Graves, Dickinson and Randolph, JJ. To Grant: Cobb, P.J. Not Participating: Smith, C.J. Order entered.

Jack Hayes and George S. Whitten, Sr. v. Leflore County Board of Supervisors; Leflore Chancery Court; LC Case #: G 98-0152; Ruling Date: 06/16/2003; Ruling Judge: William Willard, Jr.; Disposition: The motion for rehearing filed by appellants is denied. The original opinion is withdrawn, and this opinion is substituted therefor. The Judgment of the Court of Appeals is Reversed and Rendered. The Judgment of the Leflore County Chancery Court is Reinstated and Affirmed. Easley, J., would grant. Diaz and Graves, JJ., not participating.

Jack Hayes and George S. Whitten, Sr. v. Leflore County Board of Supervisors; Leflore Chancery Court; LC Case #: G 98-0152; Ruling Date: 06/16/2003; Ruling Judge: William Willard, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Smith, C.J. Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied. The original opinion is withdrawn and this opinion is substituted therefor. The Judgment of the Court of Appeals is Reversed and Rendered. The Judgment of the Leflore County Chancery Court is Reinstated and Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., Easley, Carlson and Dickinson, JJ., Concur. Randolph, J., Concurs in Result Only. Diaz and Graves, JJ., not participating.

Joseph Copple a/k/a Joseph N. Copple, Jr. v. State of Mississippi; Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case #: 03-CV-023(B); Ruling Date: 12/03/2003; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Joseph Copple is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Ellis Wayne Watts v. State of Mississippi; Lamar Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2003-K-098E; Ruling Date: 08/23/2004; Ruling Judge: Michael Eubanks; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Ellis Wayne Watts is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Gannett River States Publishing Company, Inc. d/b/a The Clarion-Ledger v. Entergy Mississippi, Inc.; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: G2004-1164 R/1; Ruling Date: 12/15/2004; Ruling Judge: Stuart Robinson; Majority Opinion: Randolph, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., and Dickinson, J., Concur. Easley, J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion. Graves, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Carlson, J. Diaz, J., not participating. Dissenting Opinion: Graves, J. Votes: Carlson, J., Joins This Opinion.

Bobby Earl Wilson, Jr. v. State of Mississippi; Warren Circuit Court; LC Case #: 040162-CRV; Ruling Date: 12/15/2004; Ruling Judge: Frank Vollor; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed pro se by Bobby Earl Wilson, Jr., is denied.

Andrew David Ledford v. State of Mississippi; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2004-0355; Ruling Date: 12/21/2004; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Andrew David Ledford is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. Nell Y. Cowart; LC Case #: 2004-279/2005-025; Ruling Date: 01/27/2006; Ruling Judge: Patricia Wise; Disposition: Joint Motion for Approval of Recommendations filed by the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance is granted. See Opinion of this Court handed down this date. Diaz, J., not participating.

Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. Nell Y. Cowart; LC Case #: 2004-279/2005-025; Ruling Date: 01/27/2006; Ruling Judge: Patricia Wise; Majority Opinion: Easley, J. Disposition: Pearl River County Justice Court Judge Nell Y. Cowart shall be publicly reprimanded in Open Court by the Presiding Judge of the Pearl River County Circuit Court on the first day of the next term of that court after this decision becomes final; is suspended without pay for thirty (30) days from and after the date of issuance of the mandate in this case; and is assessed costs in the amount of $100.00. Judge Nell Y. Cowart taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., Carlson, Graves, Dickinson and Randolph, JJ., Concur. Diaz, J., not participating.

The Mississippi Bar v. Bobby F. Fisher, Jr.; Disposition: Rule 10 Petition of The Mississippi Bar for Acceptance of Irrevocable Resignation is granted. Based on this Court's acceptance of Fisher's voluntary resignation from the Mississippi Bar, Bobby F. Fisher, Jr., is forever barred from seeking reinstatement to the privilege of practicing law in this state. Graves, J., for the Court. Order entered.