11/10/2004 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Dickinson, Jess H.
X  2003-KA-00151-SCT

Larry Vincent Hersick v. State of Mississippi; George Circuit Court; LC Case #: 20-01--10,118(1); Ruling Date: 10/30/2002; Ruling Judge: James Backstrom; Majority Opinion: Dickinson, J. Disposition: Conviction of Attempted Kidnapping and Sentence of Ten (10) Years in the Custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. George County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., Easley, Carlson and Randolph, JJ., Concur. Diaz and Graves, JJ., not participating.

Doris M. Blackburn and Stephen W. Blackburn v. Ngan Chu Wong; Bolivar Chancery Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 99-0057; Ruling Date: 08/27/2003; Ruling Judge: William Willard, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Dickinson, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., Easley and Randolph, JJ., Concur. Carlson, J., Specially Concurs With Separate Written Opinion, Joined by Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., Dickinson and Randolph, JJ. Diaz and Graves, JJ., not participating. Specially Concurring Opinion: Carlson, J. Votes: Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., Dickinson and Randolph, JJ., Join This Opinion.

Steven Scott Herring v. Edward Graham Herring, Trustee; Franklin Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2000-0116; Ruling Date: 08/29/2003; Ruling Judge: W. McGehee, II; Majority Opinion: Dickinson, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., Easley and Carlson, JJ., Concur. Diaz, Graves and Randolph, JJ., not participating.

Walter Leffler v. Harry Sharp, Individually, Sharp Enterprises, Inc., and Kim Free, Individually, and d/b/a Quarter Inn; Warren Circuit Court; LC Case #: 00,0227-CI; Ruling Date: 02/10/2003; Ruling Judge: Frank Vollor; Majority Opinion: Cobb, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Waller, P.J., Easley, Carlson, Dickinson and Randolph, JJ., Concur. Diaz and Graves, JJ., not participating.

In the Matter of The Estate of Garland Ladner, Deceased: Fred Ladner and Jack Parsons v. Luther Ladner; Pearl River Chancery Court; LC Case #: 02-0069-PR-W; Ruling Date: 10/01/2002; Ruling Judge: Johnny Williams; Majority Opinion: Waller, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., Cobb, P.J., Easley, Carlson, Graves and Randolph, JJ., Concur. Dickinson, J., Concurs in Part and Dissents in Part With Separate Written Opinion. Diaz, J., not participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Dickinson, J.

William Ray Hughes v. State of Mississippi; Tate Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR9668; Ruling Date: 11/20/1996; Ruling Judge: George Carlson, Jr.; Disposition: Pro Se Petition for Post-Conviction Relief filed by William Ray Hughes is denied. See Opinion of this Court handed down this date. Diaz, Carlson, Graves and Randolph, JJ., not participating.

William Ray Hughes v. State of Mississippi; Tate Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR9668; Ruling Date: 11/20/1996; Ruling Judge: George Carlson, Jr.; Disposition: Application for Leave to File Petition for Post-Conviction Relief filed by counsel for William Ray Hughes is denied. See Opinion of this Court handed down this date. Diaz, Carlson, Graves and Randolph, JJ., not participating.

William Ray Hughes v. State of Mississippi; Tate Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR9668; Ruling Date: 11/20/1996; Ruling Judge: George Carlson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Waller, P.J. Disposition: Application for Leave to File Petition for Post-Conviction Relief, Denied. Tate County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Smith, C.J., and Easley, J., Concur. Dickinson, J., Concurs in Part and Dissents in Part with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Cobb, P.J. Diaz, Carlson, Graves and Randolph, JJ., not participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Dickinson, J. Votes: Cobb, P.J., Joins This Opinion.

Michael Bates v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 99-261-CRH; Ruling Date: 09/29/2000; Ruling Judge: L. Hilburn, ; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by counsel for Michael Bates is denied. To Deny: Smith, C.J., Waller, P.J., Easley, Carlson and Randolph, JJ. To Grant: Cobb, P.J., and Dickinson, J. Not Participating: Diaz and Graves, JJ. Order entered.

Gerald Barrett v. State of Mississippi; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 13,192; Ruling Date: 03/05/2002; Ruling Judge: Samac Richardson; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Gerald Barrett is denied. To Deny: Smith, C.J., Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., Easley, Carlson, Dickinson and Randolph, JJ. Not Participating: Diaz and Graves, JJ. Order entered.

Mississippi Employment Security Commission v. Alberta Parker; Pearl River Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2002-0336; Ruling Date: 12/06/2002; Ruling Judge: R. Prichard, III; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by counsel for Mississippi Employment Security Commission is granted. To Grant: Smith, C.J., Waller and Cobb, P.JJ., Carlson, Dickinson and Randolph, JJ. To Deny: Easley, J. Not Participating: Diaz and Graves, JJ. Order entered.

University of Southern Mississippi, Dr. David Huffman, Dr. Glenn Harper, and Dr. Rex Stamper v. Davida Dawn Williams; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: CI-96-0125; Ruling Date: 07/30/2002; Ruling Judge: Richard McKenzie; Majority Opinion: Cobb, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part; Reversed and Remanded in Part. Appellant and appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, P.J., Carlson and Dickinson, JJ., Concur. Smith, C.J., Concurs in Part and Dissents in Part With Separate Written Opinion. Easley, J., Concurs in Part and Dissents in Part With Separate Written Opinion. Diaz, Graves and Randolph, JJ., not participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Smith, C.J. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Easley, J.

Gloria Mercer v. Progressive Gulf Insurance Company; Tippah Circuit Court; LC Case #: T-03-001; Ruling Date: 06/13/2003; Ruling Judge: Andrew Howorth; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed by appellant is denied. Diaz and Graves, JJ., not participating.

Illinois Central Railroad Company v. Ira B. Harris, Irvin C. Benjamin, Eddie B. Boaz, Larry T. Bonner, Robert L. Dowell, Williams H. Eldridge, Williams F. Emmons, Williams L. Gates, Roy Hankins, Owen D. Heady, Gary E. Hutchison, L. T. Maxie, Lonnie D. McClain, James A. McReynolds, Roy D. Rushing, John M. Sanders, John M. Shahan, Gary L. Soger, Norman G. Sprehe, James S. Tilley, Lewis E. Wallace and Gerald B. Woley; Pike Circuit Court; LC Case #: 03-205-B; Ruling Date: 06/08/2004; Ruling Judge: Mike Smith; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed by respondents is denied. Cobb, P.J., would deny but modify order. Diaz, Graves and Randolph, JJ., not participating.