Mississippi Supreme Court

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August 19, 1999

08/19/1999 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Waller, William L., Jr.
X 98-KA-00251-SCT

Morgan, Scott a/k/a Glenn Scott Morgan v. State of Mississippi Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case#: 19455 Ruling Date: 01/23/1998; Ruling Judge: William Coleman Majority Opinion: Waller, J.; Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Forrest County taxed with costs of appeal.; Votes: Prather, C.J., Banks, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Cobb, J., Concur. Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., McRae, J., Not Participating.


Mills, Michael P.
XX 1998-CA-01164-SCT

Baker, Glen D. Sr., Deceased: In the Matter of the Estate of: Dorothy J. Baker, Executrix v. Glen D. Baker, Jr. and Glenda Jean Baker Murphy Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case # P95733; Ruling Date: 06/05/1998; Ruling Judge: Stuart Robinson; Majority Opinion: Mills, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., McRae, J., Waller, J., Concur. Cobb, J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion. Smith, J., Concurs in result only. Dissenting Opinion: Banks, J. Votes: Pittman, P.J., Joins.


Smith, James W., Jr.
X 97-IA-01183-SCT

Salts, Michael, Alice Marie Salts and Salts Funeral Home, Inc. v. Gulf National Life Insurance Company d/b/a Selected Funeral Insurance Company; Chief Executive Officer Jerry O'Keefe, as President of Gulf National Life Insurance Company, and Individually; James C. Maxey, as President of Gulf National Life Insurance Comp Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 96630; Ruling Date: 09/24/1997; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, Jr. Majority Opinion: Smith, J.; Disposition: On change of venue to Prentiss County. Reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with the opinion of this Court. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal.; Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur.; Disposition: Motion for Leave to Withdraw as Counsel filed by Talmadge D. Littlejohn, denied. Order entered.


Smith, James W., Jr.
X 97-CA-01532-SCT

Wallace, Jerry R. v. Ann Laney (Jeni) Wallace Bond Madison Chancery Court; LC Case#: 32285; Ruling Date: 10/30/1997; Ruling Judge: Joseph Walker Majority Opinion: Smith, J.; Disposition: Reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with the opinion of this Court. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal.; Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur. McRae, J., Concurs in result only.


Smith, James W., Jr.
X 1998-CA-01636-SCT

Gonzalo, Christine (Degeorge) v. Mark Oakes Harrison Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: 930139; Ruling Date: 09/22/1998; Ruling Judge: Jason Floyd, Jr. Majority Opinion: Smith, J.; Disposition: Judgment affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal.; Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur.


Banks, Fred L., Jr.
XXX 97-CA-00792-SCT

Steinwinder, Joseph Henry, Jr. and Cynthia Myrick Steinwinder v. The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9322587; Ruling Date: 02/07/1997; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr. CONSOLIDATED WITH: 98-CA-00100-SCT Joseph Henry Steinwinder, Jr. and Cynthia Myrick Steinwinder v. The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9322587; Ruling Date: 02/07/1997; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr. Majority Opinion: Banks, J.; Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal.; Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Waller, J., Join. Cobb, J., Not Participating.; Dissenting Opinion: McRae, J.; Dissenting Opinion: Mills, J.; Votes: Pittman, P.J., Smith, J., Join.


EN BANC
97-CT-00200-SCT

Lyle, James M., IV v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 960216; Ruling Date: 11/25/1996; Ruling Judge: Kosta Vlahos; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by James Lyle, IV, denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.


EN BANC
XX 97-CT-00753-SCT

Smith, Richard a/k/a "Bo Hog" v. State of Mississippi Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case#: 97029CV; Ruling Date: 05/20/1997; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard Majority Opinion: McRae, J.; Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Lowndes County taxed with costs of appeal.; Votes: Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur.; Dissenting Opinion: Smith, J.; Votes: Prather, C.J., Cobb, J., Join.


EN BANC
97-CT-00783-SCT

Ruttley, Jonathan a/k/a Jonathan Michael Ruttley a/k/a Mike Ruttley v. State of Mississippi Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case#: 96659; Ruling Date: 03/27/1997; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Disposition: "Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the MS. Court of Appeals, after Appeal from the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County, MS.", denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Sullivan and Pittman, P.JJ., McRae, Smith and Cobb, JJ. To Grant: Banks, J. Not Participating: Mills and Waller, JJ. Order entered.


EN BANC
XX 97-CA-01064-SCT

Mississippi Department of Human Services v. Douglas Helton Leake Chancery Court; LC Case#: 13757; Ruling Date: 05/25/1995; Ruling Judge: William Lutz Majority Opinion: Waller, J.; Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal.; Votes: Prather, C.J., Pittman, P.J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Cobb, J., Concur.; Dissenting Opinion: McRae, J.; Votes: Sullivan, P.J., Banks, J., Join.


EN BANC
97-CT-01128-SCT

Brackin, Bill d/b/a Brackin Auto Sales v. General L. Burton and Edward Norris Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 960037; Ruling Date: 08/21/1997; Ruling Judge: Elzy Smith, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Bill Brackin, d/b/a Brackin Auto Sales, denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-CT-01131-SCT

S. N. C. and J. H. C. v. J. R. D., Jr. v. S. N. C. and J. H. C. v. J. R. D., Jr. Franklin Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950115; Ruling Date: 08/26/1997; Ruling Judge: R. Reeves, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by S.N.C. and J.H.C., granted. To Grant: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., McRae and Cobb, JJ. To Deny: Pittman, P.J., Banks, Smith and Waller, JJ. Not Participating: Mills, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-CT-01135-SCT

Chancellor, William a/k/a Michael Paige a/k/a Michael Jones v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 962214; Ruling Date: 05/21/1997; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, 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 for writ of certiorari filed by William Chancellor under M.R.A.P. 17(e) shall be extended until September 17, 1999. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-CT-01175-SCT

Gatlin, Larry a/k/a Larry D. Gatlin v. State of Mississippi Washington Circuit Court; LC Case#: 25195; Ruling Date: 08/27/1997; Ruling Judge: Shirley Byers; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Larry Gatlin, granted. To Grant: All Justices. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-CT-01243-SCT

Reynolds, James Doyce v. Billie Jo (Curtner) Reynolds DeSoto Chancery Court; LC Case#: 967817; Ruling Date: 08/15/1997; Ruling Judge: Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari Pursuant to M.R.A.P. 17 filed by James Reynolds, denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Sullivan and Pittman, P.JJ., McRae, Smith, Mills and Waller, JJ. To Grant: Banks and Cobb, JJ. Order entered.


EN BANC
XX 97-CA-01386-SCT

Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, and Dr. Sam Polles, in his Official Capacity as Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks v. Mississippi Wildlife Enforcement Officers' Association, Inc. Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: G97332; Ruling Date: 10/16/1997; Ruling Judge: William Singletary Majority Opinion: Pittman, P.J.; Disposition: Motion for Rehearing, granted. The original opinion is withdrawn and this opinion is substituted therefor. Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal.; Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Waller, J., Concur. Mills, J., Not Participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion:Smith, J.; Votes: Cobb, J., Joins.


EN BANC
97-CA-01612-SCT

Lang, Sheila, Individually and as Next Friend and Natural Guardian of Vincent Lang v. Bay St. Louis/Waveland School District Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case#: 970122Ruling Date: 10/21/1997; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Disposition: Motion for Rehearing, denied.


EN BANC
XXX 1998-CA-01117-SCT

Gazzier, James Emanuel v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9500206; Ruling Date: 01/26/1998; Ruling Judge: Robert Walker Majority Opinion: Prather, C.J.; Disposition: Affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal.; Votes: Smith, J., Mills, J., Concur. Banks, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur in result only .; Concurring in part opinion: Banks, J.; Votes: Pittman, P.J., Waller, J., Join.; Dissenting Opinion: Sullivan, P.J.; Votes: McRae, J., Joins.