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Chandler, David Anthony
X  2014-KA-00758-SCT

Tommiel Q. Claiborne a/k/a Tommie Lee Claiborne, Jr. a/k/a Tommie L. Claiborne v. State of Mississippi; Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR2011-43; Ruling Date: 05/06/2014; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Chandler, J. Disposition: Conviction of First-Degree Murder and Sentence of Life Imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Claiborne County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur.

Scott Herman Bates a/k/a Herman Bates v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 11-1-494; Ruling Date: 12/20/2012; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Pierce, J. Disposition: The judgments of the Court of Appeals and the Hinds County Circuit Court are Affirmed. Conviction of Simple Assault on a law enforcement officer and Sentence of Five (5) Years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. Appellant is given credit for time served. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Chandler and Coleman, JJ., Concur. King, J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Kitchens, J. Dissenting Opinion: King, J. Votes: Kitchens, J., Joins This Opinion.

Perriece Collins, Individually and as the Parent, Legal Guardian and Next Friend of Shoniqwa Collins, Individually and as the Parent, Legal Guardian and on Behalf of any and all Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Shataja Nikeara Collins, Deceased v. Toikus Westbrook, M.D.; Leake Circuit Court; LC Case #: 11-CV-361-LE-C; Ruling Date: 02/06/2013; Ruling Judge: Vernon Cotten; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Perriece Collins and Shoniqwa Collins is granted. To Grant: Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Kitchens, Chandler, King and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Lamar and Pierce, JJ. Order entered.

Jairus Collins a/k/a Jairus J. Collins v. State of Mississippi; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: 12-514-CR; Ruling Date: 03/27/2013; Ruling Judge: Robert Helfrich; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce and Coleman, JJ., Concur. Randolph, P.J., Concurs with Part II and in Result without Separate Written Opinion. Lamar, J., Concurs in Part and in Result without Separate Written Opinion.

Concerned Citizens of Raven Wood Subdivision, et al. v. Pearl River County, Mississippi, a Political Subdivision of the State of Mississippi; Pearl River Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-0113H; Ruling Date: 03/21/2013; Ruling Judge: Prentiss Harrell; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Concerned Citizens of Raven Wood Subdivision is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Debra Bartley-Rice v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Idalan Haymon and Judy Austin; Holmes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2011-0233; Ruling Date: 05/13/2013; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Debra Bartley-Rice is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Chandler, Pierce and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered.

Ricky Chase a/k/a Ricky Roy Chase v. State of Mississippi; Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case #: 13,941-CR; Ruling Date: 05/06/2013; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellant is denied. Dickinson, P.J., and King, J., would grant. Kitchens, J., not participating.

Khambraya Stanley, and Geneva Winchester, Mother and Next Friend of Jeanette Winchester, a Minor v. Scott Petroleum Corporation; Leflore Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-0067-CI; Ruling Date: 06/25/2013; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the Appellants is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce and King, JJ. To Deny: Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., and Coleman, J. Order entered.

In Re: Validation of Lauderdale County, Mississippi General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013, In the Principal amount of Three Million Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,200,000.00): James David Harwell, John Flowers and Wally Hudnall v. Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors; Lauderdale Chancery Court; LC Case #: 13-701-P; Ruling Date: 09/16/2013; Ruling Judge: Lawrence Primeaux; Majority Opinion: Waller, C.J. Disposition: On Direct Appeal: Affirmed. On Cross-Appeal: Affirmed. Appellants and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Chandler and Coleman, JJ., Concur. King, J., Concurs in Part and in Result with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Randolph, P.J., Kitchens and Pierce, JJ. Majority (Part 2) Opinion: King, J. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce and Coleman, JJ., Concur. Concurring in Part and in Result Opinion: King, J. Votes: Randolph, P.J., Kitchens and Pierce, JJ., Join This Opinion.

Chester King Burnham v. Joseph A. Kwentus and Karen Richardson; Hinds Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2010-95 O/3; Ruling Date: 12/11/2013; Ruling Judge: Denise Owens; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Chester King Burnham is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Mine Safety Appliance Company v. Huey P. Holmes; Jefferson Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2007-63; Ruling Date: 09/23/2013; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellee is denied. Kitchens, Chandler and King, JJ., would grant.