Supreme Court of MississippiHand Down List
September 23, 2021
09/23/2021 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format
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XXX 2018-CT-01184-SCT
Stacey Davis v. James Leslie Henderson; Madison Chancery Court; LC Case #: 45CH1:04-cv-00820; Ruling Date: 06/04/2019; Ruling Judge: Robert Clark, III; Majority Opinion: Beam, J. Disposition: The Judgment of the Court of Appeals is Reversed. The Judgment of the Madison County Chancery Court is Reinstated and Affirmed. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Maxwell, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, P.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined by King, P.J. Coleman, J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion. Dissenting Opinion: Kitchens, P.J. Votes: King, P.J., Joins This Opinion. Dissenting Opinion: Coleman, J.
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2019-CT-01081-SCT
Arsenio Robinson v. State of Mississippi; Humphreys Circuit Court; LC Case #: 6746; Ruling Date: 07/16/2018; Ruling Judge: Jannie Lewis-Blackmon; Disposition: Arsenio Robinson's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Griffis, JJ. To Grant: King, P.J., and Ishee, J. Order entered 9/17/21.
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XXX 2019-IA-01265-SCT
Obert Law Group, P.A. and Keith D. Obert v. Janet T. Holt, in Her Capacity as Executrix for the Estate of Dr. Edwin L. Holt, Jr. and Premier Trust, Inc., as Trustee for the Minor Beneficiaries; Madison Chancery Court; LC Case #: 45CH1:16-cv-00524; Ruling Date: 07/19/2019; Ruling Judge: James Walker; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, P.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion. Griffis, J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined in Part by Kitchens and King, P.JJ. Ishee, J., not participating. Dissenting Opinion: Kitchens, P.J. Dissenting Opinion: Griffis, J. Votes: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Join This Opinion in Part.
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2019-CT-01434-SCT
Katrina Jackson Champ, Wrongful Death Beneficiary of James Earl Bernard, III, Deceased v. Mississippi Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company; Adams Circuit Court; LC Case #: 18-KV-0073-J; Ruling Date: 08/15/2019; Ruling Judge: Debra Blackwell; Disposition: Katrina Jackson Champ's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. All Justices Agree. Order entered 9/20/21.
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2019-CT-01612-SCT
Norris Alexander a/k/a Norris Crawford Alexander a/k/a Bugger v. State of Mississippi; Panola Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: CR97-136JMP2; Ruling Date: 09/26/2019; Ruling Judge: James McClure, III; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the State of Mississippi is granted. To Grant: Randolph, C.J., Maxwell, Beam, Ishee and Griffis, JJ. To Deny: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., and Coleman, J. Chamberlin, J., not participating. Order entered 9/14/21.
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2020-CA-00904-SCT
Micheal Taylor, Executor of the Estate of Mary Markwell, Deceased v. Cheryl Markwell Tolbert; Tate Chancery Court; LC Case #: 69CH1:19-cv-00386; Ruling Date: 08/12/2020; Ruling Judge: Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Disposition: The motion for rehearing filed by the appellant is denied.
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2021-BD-00267-SCT
The Mississippi Bar v. Kevin C. Angel; Disposition: The Mississippi Bar's Motion for Reimbursement of Costs and Expenses is granted. Angel shall reimburse the Mississippi Bar $265 for costs and expenses incurred in this proceeding, which shall be paid within thirty days after entry of the Court's order. See this Court's decision handed down this date.
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X 2021-BD-00267-SCT
The Mississippi Bar v. Kevin C. Angel; Majority Opinion: Griffis, J. Disposition: Based on Rules 13 and 20(c) of the Rules of Discipline for the Mississippi State Bar, Kevin C. Angel is placed on disability inactive status and is not permitted to practice law in the State of Mississippi until reinstatement of privileges by order of this Court. Subject to this Court's order, Angel must comply with the requirements set forth in Rule 11 of the Rules of Discipline for the Mississippi State Bar. Angel is allowed to seek reinstatement to the practice of law in Mississippi pursuant to Rules 12 and 23 of the Rules of Discipline for the Mississippi State Bar. Angel shall reimburse the Mississippi Bar $265 for costs and expenses incurred in this proceeding, which shall be paid within thirty days after the entry of the Court's order. The Clerk of the Court shall send copies of this Court's final order to Kevin C. Angel and to the Mississippi Bar. Kevin C. Angel is taxed with costs. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur.
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2021-BD-00435-SCT
The Mississippi Bar v. Richard L. Reynolds; Disposition: The Mississippi Bar's Motion for Reimbursement of Costs and Expenses is granted. Reynolds is assessed all costs of this disciplinary proceeding, including the $200 formal complaint filing fee and the $30 service of process fee. See this Court's decision handed down this date.
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X 2021-BD-00435-SCT
The Mississippi Bar v. Richard L. Reynolds; Majority Opinion: Randolph, C.J. Disposition: Richard L. Reynolds is disbarred from the practice of law in the State of Mississippi. Reynolds is assessed all costs of this disciplinary proceeding, including the $200 formal complaint filing fee and the $30 service of process fee. Richard L. Reynolds is taxed with costs. Votes: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.