Mississippi Supreme Court

Hand Down Lists
September 24, 1998

09/24/1998 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Waller, William L., Jr.
X 97-CA-00764-SCT

Labella, David Paul v. Cleta Jean Labella Lowndes Chancery Court; LCCase #960811; Ruling: 04/03/1997; Percy Lynchard, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Waller, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Concur. McRae, J., Concurs in result only.


Mills, Michael P.
U 97-CA-00286-SCT

Dickerson, Perrin Eugene "Gene" v. Barbara (Hermann) Dickerson DeSoto Chancery Court; LCCase #954448; Ruling: 12/27/1996; Melvin McClure; Majority Opinion: Mills, J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part; Reversed and Remanded in Part. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Waller, J., Concur.


Mills, Michael P.
U 97-CA-00609-SCT

Swindle, Wally Don v. Mississippi Transportation Commission Attala Special Court of Eminent Domain; LCCase #970026; Ruling: 04/15/1997; Joseph Loper, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Mills, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Waller, J., Concur. McRae, J., Concurs in result only.


Mills, Michael P.
U 97-CP-01014-SCT

Rabon, Theodis v. State of Mississippi Newton Circuit Court; LCCase #4114; Ruling: 07/16/1997; Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: Mills, J. Disposition: Lower court's denial of post conviction relief affirmed. Newton County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Waller, J., Concur.


Smith, James W., Jr.
XX 97-CA-00091-SCT

Johnston, Joseph Rhodes v. Juanita Pahnka Johnston Warren Chancery Court; LCCase #960264; Ruling: 01/09/1997; William Griffin, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part, Reversed and Remanded in Part for proceedings consistent with the Opinion of this Court. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., Roberts, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: McRae, J. Votes: Sullivan, P.J., Joins in Part.


Smith, James W., Jr.
X 97-KA-00656-SCT

Watson, Michael Donnell, a/k/a Donnell Washington v. State of Mississippi Tunica Circuit Court; LCCase #3172; Ruling: 04/21/1997; John Hatcher; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: Count I: Conviction of conspiracy and sentence of five (5) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and payment of $200.00 fee affirmed. The sentence imposed in this cause shall run consecutively with any and all sentences previously imposed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur.


Banks, Fred L., Jr.
X 96-KA-01252-SCT

Richardson, John Pierre, a/k/a "Pierre" v. State of Mississippi Lincoln Circuit Court; LCCase #11696; Ruling: 11/01/1996; Mike Smith; Majority Opinion: Banks, J. Disposition: Count I: Conviction of sexual battery and sentence of 30 years to serve the first 15 years, day for day, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and the last 15 years on post release supervision affirmed. Count II: Conviction of burglary of inhabited building and sentence of 15 years to serve the first 7-1/2 years, day for day, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, and the last 7-1/2 years on post release supervision affirmed. Sentences in Count I and Count II shall run consecutively for a total of 22-1/2 years, day for day. Lincoln County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Pittman, P.J., Concurs in result only.


Pittman, Edwin Lloyd
U 97-CP-00599-SCT

Crowder, Willie C. v. State of Mississippi Leflore Circuit Court; LCCase #960110CI; Ruling: 02/07/1997; Gray Evans; Majority Opinion: Pittman, P.J. Disposition: Lower Court's denial of post-conviction relief affirmed. Leflore County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur.


EN BANC
XXXX 92-CA-01177-SCT

Smith, Jr., Joe W., Joe W. Smith, and Clovis Smith v. Natalie Cash Malouf, Alex J. Malouf, Jr., and Patricia Malouf Leflore Circuit Court; LCCase #9212659; Ruling: 10/21/1992; Eugene Bogen; Majority Opinion: Banks, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Concur. Waller, J., Not Participating. Concurring Opinion: Pittman, P.J. Votes: McRae, J., Roberts, J., Join. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Smith, J. Votes: Mills, J., Joins. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Mills, J. Votes: Smith, J., Joins. Disposition: Motion to Supplement the Record of the Supreme Court filed by Appellee Natalie Cash Malouf, granted. Order entered.


EN BANC
94-CT-00837-SCT

Harris, Roger B. v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #94118; Ruling: 08/02/1994; William Coleman; Disposition: Motion for rehearing on Writ of Certiorari, denied. Roberts and Smith, JJ., would grant. Banks and Waller, JJ., not participating.


EN BANC
94-CT-00901-SCT

Jack Gray Transport, Inc. and Robert G. McComas, Jointly and Severally v. Lois Taylor and Joe Taylor Monroe Circuit Court; LCCase #93067; Ruling: 06/22/1994; Barry Ford; Disposition: Motion for rehearing on Writ of Certiorari, denied. Pittman, P. J., not participating.


EN BANC
94-DP-01200-SCT

West, Tracy Lee v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9327548; Ruling: 08/11/1994; James Thomas; Disposition: Appellant's motion for rehearing, denied. Pittman, P.J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
94-DP-01200-SCT

West, Tracy Lee v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9327548; Ruling: 08/11/1994; James Thomas; Disposition: Appellee's motion for rehearing, denied. Roberts and Smith, JJ., would grant. Pittman, P.J., not participating.


Mills, Michael P.
94-CA-00608-SCT

Westinghouse Electric Corporation VS. Alfred Hancock, Charles Scarbrough, John Poole, Gloston Parnell, Johnnie L. French, Arlin Busby, Earl Carver and Roy Fairley, Jr. AND Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. Maudie L. Shaddox Jackson Circuit Court; LCCase #885422; Ruling: 11/23/1993; Kathy Jackson; 94-CA-01301-SCT Dresser Industries, Inc. and Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. Alfred Hancock; Jackson Circuit Court; LCCase #885422 Ruling: 05/31/1994; 94-CA-01302-SCT Dresser Industries, Inc. and Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. Charles Scarbrough; Jackson Circuit Court; LCCase #885422; Ruling: 05/31/1994; 94-CA-01303-SCT Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. John Poole; Jackson Circuit Court; LCCase #885422; Ruling: 11/23/1993; 94-CA-01304-SCT Westinghouse Electric Corporation v. Gloston Parnell; Jackson Circuit Court; LCCase #885422 ; Ruling: 11/23/1993; Disposition: Joint motion to dismiss appeal, granted. The consolidated appeals in this matter, 94-CA-00608-SCT, 94-CA-01301-SCT, 94-CA-01302-SCT, 94-CA-01303-SCT, and 94-CA-01304-SCT, are dismissed pursuant to M.R.A.P. 42(b). All costs of appeal are taxed against Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., and McRae, J., not participating. Order entered.


EN BANC
95-KA-00215-SCT

Banks, Calvin v. State of Mississippi Clay Circuit Court; LCCase #6912; Ruling: 01/20/1995; John Montgomery; Disposition: Motion for rehearing, denied. Roberts, Smith, Mills and Waller, JJ., would grant. Prather, C.J., not participating.


Banks, Fred L., Jr.
X 95-M-00277-SCT

In Re: Attorney General Mike Moore Monroe Circuit Court; LCCase #12985; Frank Russell; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Mandamus and/or Other Appropriate Extraordinary Writ granted. Prather, C.J., Sullivan and Pittman, P.JJ., Smith, Mills and Waller, JJ., Concur. McRae and Roberts, JJ., Not Participating.


EN BANC
95-CT-00906-SCT

Rains, Hazel v. Ginger Gardner and Tina Clark Wayne Circuit Court; LCCase #1953; Ruling: 08/17/1995; Larry Roberts; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Hazel Rains, granted. To Grant: All Justices. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-CT-00490-SCT

Nash, Jermaine a/k/a Jermaine Dont'e Nash v. State of Mississippi Jackson Circuit Court; LCCase #9510298; Ruling: 01/24/1996; James Backstrom; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Jermaine Nash, denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Sullivan and Pittman, P.JJ., Banks, Roberts, Smith, Mills and Waller, JJ. To Grant: McRae, J. Order entered.


EN BANC
96-CT-00811-SCT

King, Steven a/k/a Stephen King v. State of Mississippi Jefferson Circuit Court; LCCase #2949; Ruling: 07/03/1996; Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Steven King, granted. To Grant: Prather, C.J., Sullivan and Pittman, P.JJ., McRae, Roberts, Smith and Waller, JJ. To Deny: Banks and Mills, JJ. Order entered.


Banks, Fred L., Jr.
97-CC-00520-SCT

Riverboat Corporation of Mississippi-Vicksburg, d/b/a Isle of Capri Casino v. Mississippi Employment Security Commission and Jeannette D. Brown Warren Circuit Court; LCCase #960153CI; Ruling: 02/13/1997; Isadore Patrick, Jr.; Disposition: Joint Motion of all Parties for Order of Dismissal, granted. All parties are to bear their own costs and attorney fees. Order entered.


EN BANC
97-M-01607

Conway, Ronnie and Christy Conway, Individually and on Behalf of Their Minor Daughter, Megan Conway v. Forrest County General Hospital, Dr. Charmaine McCleave, South Mississippi Emergency Physicians, P. A., Darrell Ellzey, Dorothy Denham and Miriam Jarrell Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #9375172; Robert Gibbs; Disposition: On Court's own motion, the Motion for Rehearing filed by petitioners, granted. This Court's order dated April 14, 1998, which denied the Petition for Writ of Mandamus or Prohibition or, Alternatively, Interlocutory Appeal is vacated and this mandate is granted against the Hinds County Circuit Court for failing to abide by our mandate of October 23, 1997. The Hinds County Circuit Court's Order Transferring Venue in cause no. 93-75-172, dated December 12, 1997, is vacated. The Hinds County Circuit Court shall transfer venue to the court selected by petitioners pursuant to M.R.C.P. 82(d). Order entered.


EN BANC
X 98-BR-00001-SCT

In Re: Petition for Reinstatement of David H. Massey to Practice Law LCCase #90BA624; Ruling: 06/20/1990; Majority Opinion: Prather, C.J. Disposition: Petition for Reinstatement denied. Petitioner taxed with costs. Votes: Sullivan, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Pittman, P.J., Not Participating.