Mississippi Supreme Court

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August 24, 2000

08/24/2000 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Mills, Michael P.
XX 1999-CA-00291-SCT

Holladay, Marilyn Smith v. Robert Lawson Holladay Sunflower Chancery Court; LC Case#: 970307; Ruling Date: 04/10/1998; Ruling Judge: Dennis Baker; Majority Opinion: Mills, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, P.J., Cobb, J., Diaz, J., Concur. Waller, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: McRae, J. Votes: Smith, J., Joins.


Smith, James W., Jr.
X 1999-KA-00149-SCT

Spann, Ellis, III v. State of Mississippi Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case#: 20079; Ruling Date: 12/14/1998; Ruling Judge: Richard McKenzie; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: COUNT I: Conviction of aggravated assault and sentence of twenty (20) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, affirmed. COUNT II: Conviction of capital murder and sentence of life imprisonment without benefit of parole in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, affirmed. Said sentences shall run consecutively. Forrest County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Banks, P.J., McRae, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Diaz, J., Concur. Pittman, P.J., Not Participating.


Smith, James W., Jr.
XXX 1999-CA-01126-SCT

University of Mississippi Medical Center, The State of Mississippi and Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning v. Christopher W. Hughes and Eric Beasley Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: 961262; Ruling Date: 06/02/1999; Ruling Judge: Denise Owens; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: Reversed and Rendered. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Pittman, P.J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Banks, P.J. Votes: McRae, J., Diaz, J., Join. Dissenting Opinion: McRae, J. Votes: Banks, P.J., Joins.


Banks, Fred L., Jr.
XX 1998-CA-01439-SCT

Booker, Steven Bruce, On Behalf of Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, Signatory to Certificate No. HR-400213-S v. Holmes Pettey and Holmes Pettey, Inc. Coahoma Circuit Court; LC Case#: 7719; Ruling Date: 05/26/1998; Ruling Judge: John Hatcher; Majority Opinion: Banks, P.J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Pittman, P.J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Diaz, J., Concur. Cobb, J., CIP/DIP's Without Separate Written Opinion. Dissenting Opinion: McRae, J.


Banks, Fred L., Jr.
XX 1999-SA-01409-SCT

Walters, Cynthia Diann v. Mississippi Department of Economic and Community Development Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 25198800; Ruling Date: 08/02/1999; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Majority Opinion: Banks, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Pittman, P.J., Smith, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Diaz, J., Concur. Mills, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: McRae, J.


EN BANC
89-R-99012-SCT

Rules Governing Admission to The Mississippi Bar, In Re: Disposition: Petition filed by the Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions is granted to the extent set forth in Order of this Court, and the Rules Governing Admission to The Mississippi Bar are amended as set forth in Exhibits "A" and "B" attached to the order. The Board's request for amendment to Rule IX, Section 4.C, seeking an increase in the required scale score on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination is held for further consideration by the court. Prather, C.J., not participating. Order entered.


EN BANC
XX 97-CT-00634-SCT

Greyhound Lines, Inc. v. Gerald Sutton, Administrator of the Estate of Nicholas May, Deceased; Gerald Sutton, Administrator of the Estate of Sumone May, Deceased; Donnie Caughman, Administrator of the Estate of Marcus May, Deceased; Estate of Cheryl May; Nancy Bonanno; Paul Cotte Simpson Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950243; Ruling Date: 04/18/1997; Ruling Judge: J. Buffington; Majority Opinion: Mills, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Court of Appeals is affirmed in part and reversed in part. Greyhound Lines, Inc., taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Pittman, P.J., McRae, J., Waller, J., Concur. Cobb, J., Concurs in Part . Diaz, J., Not Participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Smith, J. Votes: Banks, P.J., Cobb, J., Join.


EN BANC
XXX 97-CA-01290-SCT

Smith, Sharon Selmon, Natural Mother of Brian Lamont Selmon, Deceased, and Natural Mother and Guardian of Brandon Lamar Scurlark and Brittney Lashaun Smith, Minors and Natural Siblings of Brian Lamont Selmon, Deceased, and Steve Selmon, Natural Father of v. David Steven Braden, M.D. Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 96680CIV; Ruling Date: 08/26/1997; Ruling Judge: James Graves, Jr.; Consolidated With 98-CA-00235-SCT Sharon Selmon Smith, Natural Mother of Brian Lamont Selmon, Deceased, and Natural Mother and Guardian of Brandon Lamar Scurlark and Brittney Lashaun Smith, Minors and Natural Siblings of Brian Lamont Selmon, Deceased, and Steve Selmon, Natural Father of Brian Lamont Selmon, Deceased, All Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Brian Lamont Selmon, Deceased v. David Steven Braden, M.D.; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 96680CIV; Ruling Date: 08/26/1997; Ruling Judge: James Graves, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded for proceedings consistent with the opinion of this Court. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, P.J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur. Prather, C.J., Not Participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Banks, P.J. Votes: McRae, J., Diaz, J., Join. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: McRae, J. Votes: Diaz, J., Joins. Banks, P.J., Joins in Part.


EN BANC
98-KA-00008-SCT

Tanner, Boman L. v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 97265; Ruling Date: 10/15/1997; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing, denied. Prather, C.J., Banks, P.J., McRae and Waller, JJ., would grant.


EN BANC
98-CT-00259-SCT

Hentz, Larry v. Mississippi Department of Corrections Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case#: 960125; Ruling Date: 01/17/1997; Ruling Judge: Gray Evans; Disposition: Petition for Certiorari Review filed by Larry Hentz, denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Pittman and Banks, P.JJ., McRae, Smith, Mills, Waller and Cobb, JJ. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
1998-CT-01190-SCT

TEMPLE, MILTON, DECEASED: IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF, Evelyn Temple Addington v. Estate of Milton Temple, Deceased and Edwin Marshall Temple Lee Chancery Court; LC Case#: 961116; Ruling Date: 05/18/1998; Ruling Judge: Timothy Ervin; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the Estate of Milton Temple, Deceased and Edwin Marshall Temple, granted. To Grant: Prather, C.J., Pittman and Banks, P.JJ., McRae, Smith, Waller, Cobb and Diaz, JJ. To Deny: Mills, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
1998-CT-01244-SCT

McFadden, Dr. John v. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company and Roger Lawson Clay Circuit Court; LC Case#: 11134; Ruling Date: 07/28/1998; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, denied. To Deny: Banks, P.J., McRae, Mills and Cobb, JJ. To Grant: Pittman, P.J., Smith and Waller, JJ. Not Participating: Prather, C.J., and Diaz, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
1998-CT-01342-SCT

Retherford, Alger Adam v. State of Mississippi Pearl River Circuit Court; LC Case#: PC980013; Ruling Date: 08/18/1998; Ruling Judge: R. Prichard, III; 1998-CT-01345- SCT Alger Adam Retherford v. State of Mississippi; Pearl River Circuit Court; LC Case#: PC980014; Ruling Date: 08/18/1998; Ruling Judge: R. Prichard, III; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Alger Adam Retherford, denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Pittman and Banks, P.JJ., McRae, Smith, Mills and Cobb, JJ. To Grant: Waller, J. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
1998-CA-01513-SCT

City of Jackson, Mississippi, Marcus Edwards and Nationwide General Insurance Company v. Ladarrell Perry, a Minor, By and Through His Mother and Next Friend, Addie Perry Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 941097CIV; Ruling Date: 08/31/1998; Ruling Judge: James Graves, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for Rehearing filed by the City of Jackson, denied. Smith, Mills and Cobb, JJ., would grant. Waller, J., not participating.


EN BANC
1998-CA-01513-SCT

City of Jackson, Mississippi, Marcus Edwards and Nationwide General Insurance Company v. Ladarrell Perry, a Minor, By and Through His Mother and Next Friend, Addie Perry Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 941097CIV; Ruling Date: 08/31/1998; Ruling Judge: James Graves, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for Reconsideration filed by Nationwide General Insurance Company, denied. Smith, Mills and Cobb, JJ., would grant. Waller, J., not participating.


EN BANC
1998-IA-01719-SCT

Colson, Richard, M.D. v. Robert Johnson, Administrator of the Estate of Melissa Johnson, Deceased, Robert Johnson, Individually, and on Behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Melissa Johnson, William David Hemingway, Natural Father of Shane David Johnson, Deceased Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9600005; Ruling Date: 11/16/1998; Ruling Judge: John Whitfield; Disposition: Motion for rehearing, denied.


EN BANC
X 1998-CT-01730-SCT

Mickle, Lisa A. v. Mississippi Employment Security Commission Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case#: CI980112; Ruling Date: 10/22/1998; Ruling Judge: Richard McKenzie; Majority Opinion: Pittman, P.J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Mississippi Employment Security Commission taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Banks, P.J., McRae, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur. Diaz, J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
1998-CT-01750-SCT

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Michael Holliman, Resource One and/or Jobmate South Services, Inc., Tri-State Pole and Piling and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company George Circuit Court; LC Case#: 970150; Ruling Date: 07/08/1998; Ruling Judge: Edwin Hardin; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Pittman and Banks, P.JJ., McRae, Mills, Waller and Cobb, JJ. To Grant: Smith, J. Not Participating: Diaz J. Order entered.


EN BANC
1998-CT-01768-SCT

Woodard, William Jr. a/k/a Junior Woodard v. State of Mississippi Attala Circuit Court; LC Case#: 980050CR; Ruling Date: 09/17/1998; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by William Woodard, denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Pittman and Banks, P.JJ., McRae, Smith, Mills, Waller and Cobb, JJ. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
XX 1999-CA-00736-SCT

Grant, Clifton Earl v. Sandra Moore Grant Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: 98319; Ruling Date: 03/19/1999; Ruling Judge: William Singletary; Majority Opinion: Prather, C.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, P.J., Banks, P.J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur. Diaz, J., Concurs in Part. Dissenting Opinion: McRae, J. Votes: Diaz, J., Joins.


EN BANC
1999-DP-00769-SCT

Eskridge, Roderick v. State of Mississippi Grenada Circuit Court; LC Case#: 980011ACR; Ruling Date: 01/26/1999; Ruling Judge: C. Morgan, III; Disposition: Motion for rehearing, denied. Mills, J., not participating.


EN BANC
1999-CT-01182-SCT

Collom, Hillary and Kristine Collom v. Helen M. Senholtz Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 970538; Ruling Date: 09/18/1998; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Hillary Collom and Kristine Collom, denied. To Deny: Pittman and Banks, P.JJ., Smith, Mills, Waller and Cobb, JJ. To Grant: Prather, C.J., and McRae, J. Not Participating: Diaz, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
1999-KA-01463

Reynolds, Tony Keith v. State of Mississippi Grenada Circuit Court; LC Case#: 980176; Ruling Date: 07/29/1999; Ruling Judge: C. Morgan, III; Disposition: Appellee's motion for the court to convene en banc, suspend operation of M.R.A.P. 27(g) and rehear and rescind order entered by single justice or alternatively to clarify said order, denied. Prather, C.J., not participating. Order entered.


EN BANC
1999-M-02095

Latham, Ervin v. State of Mississippi Noxubee Circuit Court; LC Case#: 6056; Ruling Judge: John Montgomery; Disposition: "Application for Leave to File a Motion for Post-Conviction Relief in the Circuit Court of Noxubee County, Mississippi" filed by Ervin Latham, denied. To Deny: Pittman, P.J., Smith, Mills, Waller, Cobb and Diaz, JJ. To Grant: Banks, P.J., and McRae, J. Not Participating: Prather, C.J. Order entered.


EN BANC
2000-TS-00521

McDowell, Gabriel v. State of Mississippi Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98-0162; Ruling Date: 02/22/2000; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Disposition: Motion for the Court to Convene En Banc, Suspend Operation of MRAP 27(g) and Rehear and Rescind Order Entered by Single Justice, filed by the State of Mississippi, denied. Prather, C.J., not participating. Order entered.


EN BANC
2000-M-00971

Cockerham, Desmond v. State of Mississippi Pike Circuit Court; LC Case#: 15818-B; Ruling Judge: Mike Smith; Disposition: Petition for Interlocutory Appeal filed by Desmond Cockerham, denied. To Deny: Pittman, P.J., Smith, Mills, Waller, Cobb and Diaz, JJ. To Grant: Banks, P.J., and McRae, J. Not Participating: Prather, C.J. Order entered.