Supreme Court of MississippiHand Down List
September 21, 2017
09/21/2017 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format
Chamberlin, Robert P.
X 2016-KA-00552-SCT
Brandy Nicole Williams a/k/a Brandy Williams a/k/a Brandy N. Williams v. State of Mississippi; George Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2011-10,071(2)(3); Ruling Date: 03/18/2016; Ruling Judge: Richard McKenzie; Majority Opinion: Chamberlin, J. Disposition: Affirmed. George County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ., Concur. Ishee, J., not participating.
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89-R-99016-SCT
In Re: Advisory Committee on Rules; Disposition: Order appointing Court of Appeals Judge Virginia C. Carlton as a member of the Advisory Committee on Rules for the balance of the term expiring December 31, 2018, of Court of Appeals Presiding Judge T. Kenneth Griffis, resigned as a member of the Advisory Committee on Rules. Order entered 9/15/17.
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2015-CT-00912-SCT
Demario Walker a/k/a Demario D. Walker a/k/a Demario Dontez Walker v. State of Mississippi; Jefferson Davis Circuit Court; LC Case #: A2015-40M; Ruling Date: 05/23/2015; Ruling Judge: Anthony Mozingo; Disposition: Walker's Motion for Assistance with Transport in the Event of Being Resentenced in this Matter, Motion for Extension of Time to File a Reply to Writ of Certiorari, and Notice and Submission as to Timely Filing of MRAP 17(h) Supplemental Brief are dismissed for mootness. Order entered.
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X 2015-CT-00912-SCT
Demario Walker a/k/a Demario D. Walker a/k/a Demario Dontez Walker v. State of Mississippi; Jefferson Davis Circuit Court; LC Case #: A2015-40M; Ruling Date: 05/23/2015; Ruling Judge: Anthony Mozingo; Majority Opinion: Randolph, P.J. Disposition: The Judgment of the Court of Appeals is Affirmed in Part and Reversed and Rendered in Part. The Judgment of the Circuit Court of Jefferson Davis County is Reinstated and Affirmed. Jefferson Davis County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ., Concur. Ishee, J., not participating.
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2015-CT-01458-SCT
Curtis Aaron White a/k/a Curtis White a/k/a Curtis A. White v. State of Mississippi; Yazoo Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2015-1825; Ruling Date: 08/27/2015; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the State of Mississippi is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., King, Coleman and Chamberlin, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J., Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.
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2016-CT-00142-SCT
Robert J. Dever a/k/a Robert Jordan Dever a/k/a Robert Dever a/k/a Robert Denver v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: A2401-15-234; Ruling Date: 01/08/2016; Ruling Judge: Roger Clark; Disposition: The Appeal from Denial of Appeal in Court of Appeals filed by Robert J. Dever is dismissed. Order entered.
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2016-CA-00941-SCT
Ernest Lane, III, as Executor of the Estate of James Oldrum Smith, Jr. and Limestone Products, Inc. v. Ronald D. Lampkin; Warren Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2007-151GN; Ruling Date: 05/20/2016; Ruling Judge: George Ward; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Not Participating: Maxwell and Ishee, JJ.
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X 2017-BD-00319-SCT
The Mississippi Bar v. John H. Clegg; Majority Opinion: Waller, C.J. Disposition: John H. Clegg is suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year and one day from the date of this opinion. All but six months of said period is deferred on the condition that Clegg must present a certified letter from the Executive Director of the Louisiana Lawyers Assistance Program stating that Clegg has executed a Recovery Agreement. Upon reinstatement, Clegg shall serve a two-year probationary period, subject to his compliance with the conditions of his Recovery Agreement. The costs and expenses of these proceedings are assessed to Clegg. John H. Clegg is taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ., Concur. Ishee, J., not participating.