Mississippi Supreme Court

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October 31, 2001

10/31/2001 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 2000-CA-00366-SCT

Mississippi State Tax Commission v. ANR Pipeline Company Washington Circuit Court; LC Case#: 94-13190; Ruling Date: 09/15/1999; Ruling Judge: W. Hines; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Easley, J., Concur. McRae, P.J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion. Cobb, J., CIP/DIP's Without Separate Written Opinion. Banks, P.J., Not Participating. Disposition: Appellant's Motion to Advance Case on Docket is dismissed. Order entered.


Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 2000-CA-01474-SCT

Richton Bank & Trust Company v. Elizabeth O. Bowen and Evelyn B. Bowen Perry Chancery Court; LC Case#: 99-0224-D; Ruling Date: 07/17/2000; Ruling Judge: Sebe Dale, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., McRae, P.J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Easley, J., Concur. Banks, P.J., Not Participating.


Cobb, Kay Beevers
XX 2000-KA-00521-SCT

McDowell, Gabriel a/k/a Gary McDowell v. State of Mississippi Hancock Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98-0162; Ruling Date: 01/07/2000; Ruling Judge: Jerry Terry, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Cobb, J. Disposition: Conviction of transfer of a controlled substance as a habitual offender and sentence of thirty (30) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without hope of parole, good time work release or other early release, affirmed. Hancock County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., McRae, P.J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Diaz, J., Easley, J., Concur. Concurring in Part Opinion: Banks, P.J.


Waller, William L., Jr.
1999-CA-01612-SCT

Mound Bayou School District v. Cleveland School District Bolivar Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 940123; Ruling Date: 07/21/1999; Ruling Judge: William Willard, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Waller, J. Disposition: Per Curiam Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., McRae, P.J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Cobb, J., Diaz, J., Easley, J., Concur. Banks, P.J., Not Participating.


Mills, Michael P.
XXX 2000-CA-00583-SCT

Harrah's Vicksburg Corporation, A Nevada Corporation and Ameristar Casinos Inc., A Nevada Corporation v. E. L. Pennebaker, Jr., James Belisle, Multi Gaming Management, Inc., A Minnesota Corporation and Multi Gaming Management of Mississippi, Inc., A Mississippi Corporation Pike Circuit Court; LC Case#: 98-0047B; Ruling Date: 11/05/1999; Ruling Judge: Mike Smith; Majority Opinion: Mills, J. Disposition: Reversed and Rendered. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Banks, P.J., McRae, P.J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Smith, J. Votes: Diaz, J., Easley, J., Join. Dissenting Opinion: Diaz, J. Votes: Smith, J., Joins.


Smith, James W., Jr.
X 1999-KA-01779-SCT

Stevens, Glynn v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 99-954CR; Ruling Date: 09/23/1999; Ruling Judge: James Graves, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: Conviction of manslaughter and sentence of twenty (20) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, affirmed. Hinds County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Banks, P.J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Diaz, J., Easley, J., Concur. McRae, P.J., Concurs in result only.


McRae, Chuck
X 2000-SA-02123-SCT

Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center v. Mississippi State Department of Health and Rush Foundation Hospital Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case#: G-2000-1536-R/1; Ruling Date: 11/21/2000; Ruling Judge: Stuart Robinson; Majority Opinion: McRae, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Diaz, J., Easley, J., Concur. Pittman, C.J., Banks, P.J., Not Participating.


EN BANC
XXX 98-CT-00532-SCT

Williams, James a/k/a James A. Williams a/k/a Muggy Williams v. State of Mississippi Greene Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9710035; Ruling Date: 11/18/1997; Ruling Judge: James Backstrom; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: Judgment of the Court of Appeals is affirmed. James Williams taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Easley, J., Concur. Diaz, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Banks, P.J. Dissenting Opinion: McRae, P.J.


EN BANC
XXXX 1998-CA-01215-SCT

Choctaw Maid Farms, Inc. v. Elizabeth F. Hailey, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of Thomas H. Hailey, Deceased Kemper Circuit Court; LC Case#: 96045; Ruling Date: 05/04/1998; Ruling Judge: Larry Roberts; Majority Opinion Part 1: Banks, P.J. Disposition: On Direct Appeal: Affirmed in Part and Reversed and Rendered in Part. On Cross-Appeal: Affirmed. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Diaz, J., Easley, J., Concur. Majority Opinion Part 2: Cobb, J. Disposition: Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Banks, P.J. Votes: McRae, P.J., Diaz, J., Join. Dissenting Opinion: Diaz, J. Votes: Banks, P.J., McRae, P.J., Easley, J., Join. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: McRae, P.J. Votes: Diaz, J., Joins in Part.


EN BANC
XX 1998-CT-01217-SCT

MIC Life Insurance Company and General Motors Acceptance Corporation v. Bettye Hicks, Individually and as Administratrix of the Estate of David E. Hicks, Deceased Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 95789; Ruling Date: 06/19/1998; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part and Reversed and Remanded in Part. MIC Life Insurance Company taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Banks, P.J., McRae, P.J., Waller, J., Easley, J., Concur. Mills, J., Not Participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Smith, J. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Cobb, J., Join.


EN BANC
XX 1999-CA-00579-SCT

Stacy, Delaine and Sandy R. Stacy v. Willard Kenneth Ross and Sue M. Ross Alcorn Chancery Court; LC Case#: 970616; Ruling Date: 02/18/1999; Ruling Judge: John Ross, Jr.; Consolidated With 1999-CA-01725-SCT Delaine Stacy and Sandy Ross Stacy v. Willard Kenneth Ross and Sue M. Ross; Alcorn Chancery Court; LC Case#: 970616; Ruling Date: 09/15/1999; Ruling Judge: John Ross, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Banks, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part; Reversed and Rendered in Part and Remanded. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., McRae, P.J., Smith, J., Diaz, J., Concur. Easley, J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion. Mills, J., Not Participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Cobb, J. Votes: Waller, J., Joins.


EN BANC
1999-CT-01857-SCT

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. James McKneely Warren Circuit Court; LC Case#: 96-0152; Ruling Date: 08/31/1999; Ruling Judge: Frank Vollor; Disposition: On Court's own motion, and by the Court's authority under M.R.A.P. 2(c) to suspend the rules, the time for consideration of the petition for writ of certiorari filed by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company is extended until December 6, 2001. Order entered.


EN BANC
1999-CT-02068-SCT

PROFILET, CYNTHIA C. AND WILLIAM BINDLEY PROFILET, JR., IN THE MATTER OF THE DISSOLUTION OF THE MARRIAGE OF: William Bindley Profilet, Jr. v. Cynthia C. Profilet Madison Chancery Court; LC Case#: 25-876; Ruling Date: 10/26/1999; Ruling Judge: Gail Shaw-Pierson; Disposition: On Court's own motion and by the Court's authority under M.R.A.P. 2Ic) to suspend the rules, the time for consideration of the petition for writ of certiorari filed by William Bindley Profilet, Jr., is extended until December 6, 2001. Order entered.


EN BANC
XXX 2000-CA-00038-SCT

GILLIES, ALEXANDER TAYLOR JR., DECEASED, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: John B. Gillis and Luckett Law Firm, P.A. v. Alexander Scott Gillies, Administrator D.B.N. of the Estate of Alexander Taylor Gillies, Jr. Alcorn Chancery Court; LC Case#: 28,954; Ruling Date: 12/06/1999; Ruling Judge: John Ross, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Cobb, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Smith, J. Votes: Waller, J., Joins. Dissenting Opinion: McRae, P.J. Votes: Diaz, J., Joins. Banks, P.J., Easley, J., Join in Part.


EN BANC
XX 2000-CA-00594-SCT

Hartford Insurance Company v. Ernest Sheffield and Permanent General Assurance Corporation, Garnishee Marshall Circuit Court; LC Case#: 12,478; Ruling Date: 06/14/1999; Ruling Judge: R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Banks, P.J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Easley, J. Votes: Diaz, J., Joins. McRae, P.J., Joins in Part.


EN BANC
2000-CT-00772-SCT

Spann, Sidney Jr. v. State of Mississippi Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 6022; Ruling Date: 12/16/1999; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Sidney Spann, Jr., is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.


EN BANC
X 2000-CA-00872-SCT

Lee, Belinda Quin v. Jason Gilliam Lee Pike Chancery Court; LC Case#: 99-0007; Ruling Date: 03/29/2000; Ruling Judge: W. McGehee, II; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part and Reversed and Remanded. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., Banks, P.J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. McRae, P.J., Smith, J., Cobb, J., Concur in result only . Easley, J., Dissents Without Separate Written Opinion.


EN BANC
XX 2000-CC-01115-SCT

Grand Casino Biloxi v. David Hallmark Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: A-2402-98-00218; Ruling Date: 06/21/2000; Ruling Judge: John Whitfield; Majority Opinion: Easley, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McRae, P.J., Mills, J., Diaz, J., Concur. Pittman, C.J., Concurs in result only. Dissenting Opinion: Smith, J. Votes: Banks, P.J., Waller, J., Cobb, J., Join.


EN BANC
XX 2000-CA-01427-SCT

McDaniel, Drucilla L. ("Dru") v. Shaklee U.S., Inc.; Kenneth F. Jackson; and Transamerica Insurance Group Lee Circuit Court; LC Case#: 95-283 (F) L; Ruling Date: 08/14/2000; Ruling Judge: Barry Ford; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, C.J., McRae, P.J., Waller, J., Easley, J., Concur. Banks, P.J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Smith, J. Votes: Mills, J., Cobb, J., Join. Disposition: Appellee's Motion for Leave to File Corrected Brief is granted. The proposed corrected brief of Shaklee U.S., Inc., is accepted for filing upon entry of this order. Order entered.


EN BANC
XX 2000-IA-01477-SCT

State of Mississippi, Ronnie Musgrove, in his official capacity as Governor, and Mike Moore, in his official capacity as Attorney General v. Quitman County, Mississippi Quitman Circuit Court; LC Case#: 99-0126; Ruling Date: 08/30/2000; Ruling Judge: Elzy Smith, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: Affirmed and Remanded. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Banks, P.J., McRae, P.J., Cobb, J., Diaz, J., Concur. Mills, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Pittman, C.J. Votes: Waller, J., Joins. Easley, J., Joins in Part.