Hand Down Lists
November 12, 1998
Waller, William L., Jr.
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96-KA-00938-SCT
Walker, Calvin v. State of Mississippi
Chickasaw Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #OK95036; Ruling: 07/24/1996; R. Coleman; Majority Opinion: Waller, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Chickasaw County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Concur. Prather, C.J., Not Participating.
Waller, William L., Jr.
X
97-CA-00897-SCT
Franklin, Brenda Moore v. Anthony Alan Thompson
Marshall Circuit Court; LCCase #96277; Ruling: 06/19/1997; R. Coleman;
Majority Opinion: Waller, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Concur.
Mills, Michael P.
XXX 97-CC-00126-SCT
Mississippi Department of Human Services v. Raymond M. Baum
Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #95847CIV; Ruling: 12/16/1996; William Coleman; Majority Opinion: Mills, J. Disposition: Reversed and Rendered. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Pittman, P.J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Concur. Concurring Opinion: Banks, J. Dissenting Opinion: McRae, J. Votes: Sullivan, P.J., Waller, J., Join.
Mills, Michael P.
X
97-KA-00692-SCT
Melton, Anthony, a/k/a Anthony P. Melton v. State of Mississippi
Rankin Circuit Court; LCCase #5487; Ruling: 01/23/1997; John Toney;
Majority Opinion: Mills, J. Disposition: Conviction of murder and sentence of life imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, 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.
X
97-CP-01490-SCT
Goss, Daniel F. v. State of Mississippi
Winston Circuit Court; LCCase #970136; Ruling: 11/07/1997; Joseph Loper, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Mills, J. Disposition: Sentence vacated. Remanded for proper sentencing. Winston 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.
U 96-KA-01028-SCT
Allen, Jeff and Mickey Durr v. State of Mississippi
Lincoln Circuit Court; LCCase #11841; Ruling: 09/11/1996; Keith Starrett; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: AS TO JEFF ALLEN: Count I: Conviction of conspiracy to commit kidnapping and sexual battery and sentence of thirty (30) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with the last three (3) years to be served on post release supervision, affirmed. Count II: Conviction of kidnapping and sentence of thirty (30) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with the last three (3) years to be served on post release supervision, affirmed. Count III: Conviction of sexual battery and sentence of thirty (30) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with the last three (3) years to be served on post release supervision, affirmed. Sentences in Counts I, II and III shall run concurrently. Appellant shall pay court costs, $1,000.00 to Crime Victim's Compensation Fund, and $246.37 restitution to King's Daughters' Hospital. AS TO MICKEY DURR: Reversed and Remanded for proceedings consistent with the Opinion of this Court. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Banks, J., Concurs in result only.
Smith, James W., Jr.
U 97-KA-00571-SCT
Williams, Terry, a/k/a Terry Lee Williams v. State of Mississippi
Adams Circuit Court; LCCase #10545; Ruling: 03/18/1997; Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Smith, J. Disposition: Conviction of murder and sentence of life imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, affirmed. Adams County 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 97-KA-00362-SCT
Wilkerson, Joel Craig v. State of Mississippi
DeSoto Circuit Court; LCCase #CR96340; Ruling: 02/21/1997; George Ready; Majority Opinion: Banks, J. Disposition: Conviction of felony DUI and sentence of 20 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with the last 2 years suspended pending future good behavior; make restitution of $6,200.00 to the estate of Juanita Wilson; make restitution of $12,000.00 to Cynthia McGowan; and, pay all costs of court, affirmed. DeSoto County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. McRae, J., Not Participating.
Banks, Fred L., Jr.
X
97-KP-00402-SCT
Burrell, Freddie Doug, a/k/a Freddie Doug Burrell, Jr. v. State of Mississippi
Marion Circuit Court; LCCase #6720; Ruling: 02/27/1997; R. Prichard, III; Majority Opinion: Banks, J. Disposition: Conviction of sale or transfer of a controlled substance, Schedule II (Cocaine), within 1500 feet of a school, as an habitual offender and sentence of life in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, affirmed. Sentence shall run consecutive to, or begin after, the sentence imposed in Case No. 6835-2 in the Circuit Court of Marion County, Mississippi. Marion County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur.
Pittman, Edwin Lloyd
X
96-CA-01018-SCT
McBride, Bill v. Meridian Public Improvement Corporation and The City of Meridian, Mississippi
Lauderdale Chancery Court; LCCase #96886; Ruling: 09/06/1996; Sarah Springer; Consolidated With 97-CA-00814-SCT Bill McBride v. Meridian Public Improvement Corporation and The City of Meridian, Mississippi; Lauderdale Chancery Court; LCCase #96886; Ruling: 06/25/1997; Sarah Springer; Majority Opinion: Pittman, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Concur. Mills, J., Waller, J., Not Participating.
Pittman, Edwin Lloyd
X
97-CA-01030-SCT
City of Eupora, Mississippi v. Mickey L. Hodges
Webster Chancery Court; LCCase #970013; Ruling: 08/12/1997; Woodrow Brand, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Pittman, P.J. Disposition: Reversed and Rendered; Injunction Granted. Appellee 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.
Pittman, Edwin Lloyd
X
97-CA-01076-SCT
Tisdale, William M. v. Wilchie Clay, Willie A. Cook, Cloyd Garth and Dee Riley, Serving as Aldermen of the City of Aberdeen in their Individual Wards
Monroe Chancery Court; LCCase #970286; Ruling: 08/14/1997; William Lutz; Majority Opinion: Pittman, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Waller, J., Concur. Mills, J., Not Participating.
Sullivan, Michael
XX
97-KA-00677-SCT
Harrison, Steven, a/k/a Steven Paul Harrison v. State of Mississippi
Jones Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #1581; Ruling: 11/26/1996; Billy Landrum; Majority Opinion: Sullivan, P.J. Disposition: Conviction of burglary and sentence of five (5) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, affirmed. Jones County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Pittman, P.J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Dissenting Opinion: Banks, J.
Prather, Lenore L.
U 97-KA-00374-SCT
Harrison, Willie James, a/k/a J. B. Harrison v. State of Mississippi
Neshoba Circuit Court; LCCase #8574; Ruling: 03/18/1997; Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: Prather, C.J. Disposition: Conviction of strong armed robbery and sentenced to serve a term of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, affirmed. Neshoba County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Sullivan, P.J., Concurs in result only.
Prather, Lenore L.
U 97-CA-00611-SCT
Mills, Tammy Watkins v. John H. Mills
Madison Chancery Court; LCCase #96418; Ruling: 04/16/1997; William Lutz; Majority Opinion: Prather, C.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Sullivan, P.J., Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur.
Prather, Lenore L.
X
97-CA-00628-SCT
Johnson, Willie, a Minor, By and Through Janette Blocket, his Mother v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Company and Temecca Walker
Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #940069; Ruling: 04/15/1997; Elzy Smith, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Prather, C.J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Pittman, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Sullivan, P.J., Concurs in result only.
EN BANC
93-CT-00013-SCT
White, Kenneth K., a/k/a Kenneth K. White Sr. v. State of Mississippi
Rankin Circuit Court; LCCase #3533; Ruling: 09/25/1992; John Toney;
Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Kenneth K. White, a/k/a Kenneth K. White, Sr., denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Sullivan and Pittman, P.JJ., McRae, Roberts, Smith, Mills and Waller, JJ. To Dismiss: Banks, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
X
95-CT-01020-SCT
Barton, Beatrice v. Robert Eugene Barton
Lee Chancery Court; LCCase #43003; Ruling: 08/30/1995; Don Grist;
Majority Opinion: Pittman, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Robert Eugene Barton taxed with costs. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Waller, J., Concur. Roberts, J., Not Participating.
EN BANC
96-CT-00309-SCT
Guy, James Earl v. State of Mississippi
Forrest Circuit Court; LCCase #17636; Ruling: 02/06/1996; Richard McKenzie; Disposition: Petiton for Writ of Certiorari filed by James Earl Guy, denied. To Deny: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Banks, McRae, Roberts, Smith, Mills and Waller, JJ. Not Participating: Pittman, P.J. Order entered.
EN BANC
96-CT-00688-SCT
Baker, Johnny, a/k/a Johnnie R. Baker v. State of Mississippi
Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #952248; Ruling: 05/16/1996; Robert Gibbs; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Johnny Baker, a/k/a Johnnie R. Baker, denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
EN BANC
96-CT-01022-SCT
Green, Bonita G. v. Glen Oaks Nursing Center, a member of the MHCA Self-Insurers' Fund
George Circuit Court; LCCase #960017; Ruling: 08/08/1996; James Backstrom; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Glen Oaks Nursing Center, denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
EN BANC
X
96-BA-01077-SCT
Mississippi Bar, The v. Floyd J. Logan
LCCase #95B1027; Ruling: 09/23/1996; Majority Opinion: Waller, J.
Disposition: Reversed and Rendered. Floyd J. Logan shall be publicly reprimanded in open court by the senior circuit judge in the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Harrison County on the first Monday of the next term of court after this decision is final. Floyd J. Logan shall pay $5,000 attorney's fees to Joe Sam Owen. Floyd J. Logan shall reimburse Joe Sam Owen for out-of-pocket expenses incurred, including the filing of the petition for extraordinary relief and in taking Logan's deposition. Floyd J. Logan shall be taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Prather, C.J., Sullivan, P.J., Banks, J., McRae, J., Roberts, J., Smith, J., Mills, J., Concur. Pittman, P.J., Not Participating. Disposition: On Court's own motion, Floyd J. Logan shall be publicly reprimanded in open court for violating Rule 8.4 of the Mississippi Rules of Professional Conduct. This reprimand shall be read in open court by the senior judge of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Harrison County on the first Monday of the next term of court after the decision in this case is final. This order shall be spread upon the minutes of the Supreme Court and of the Circuit Court of the First Judicial District of Harrison County. All costs are assessed against Floyd J. Logan, and he is hereby ordered to pay $5,000 attorney's fees to Joe Sam Owen and to reimburse Joe Sam Owen for out-of-pocket expenses incurred, including the filing of the petition for extraordinary relief and in taking Logan's deposition. Order of Public Reprimand entered.
EN BANC
96-CT-01215-SCT
McRee, Christopher, a/k/a Christopher Hardin McRee, a/k/a Chris McRee v. State of Mississippi
Lamar Circuit Court; LCCase #8101; Ruling: 10/04/1996; R. Prichard, III; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by McRee, granted. To Grant: Prather, C.J., Sullivan and Pittman, P.JJ., McRae, Roberts, Smith, Mills and Waller, JJ. To Deny: Banks, J. Order entered.
EN BANC
96-CT-01357-SCT
Kuffner, Thomas, a/k/a Thomas L. Kuffner v. State of Mississippi
Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LCCase #9499; Ruling: 12/02/1996; Billy Landrum; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Thomas Kuffner, denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
EN BANC
97-CT-00269-SCT
Dependents of George H. Sherman, Deceased v. Ergon Refining, Inc. and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania
Warren Circuit Court; LCCase #960178CI; Ruling: 11/15/1996; Isadore Patrick, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by the appellants, 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
97-KA-00475-SCT
Hobson, Abraham v. State of Mississippi
Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LCCase #95366; Ruling: 03/27/1997; W. Yerger; Disposition: Motion for Rehearing, denied.
EN BANC
97-CA-00726-SCT
Coast Materials Company v. Harrison County Development Commission and Delta Industries, Inc.
Harrison Chancery Court 1st District; LCCase #9700163; Ruling: 02/26/1997; Thomas Teel; Disposition: Motion for rehearing, denied. McRae and Roberts, JJ., would grant.
EN BANC
97-CC-01579-SCT
Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance v. Howard Junior "Buster" Spencer
LCCase #96091; Ruling: 12/12/1997; Erik Lowrey; Disposition: Motion for rehearing, denied. McRae, J., Not Participating.
EN BANC
98-BD-00566-SCT
Mississippi Bar, The v. Michael B. Holleman
LCCase #98BD566; Ruling: 04/14/1998; Disposition: Michael B. Holleman is disbarred from the practice of law within the State of Mississippi, and this order shall constitute notice of disbarment in this cause. Motion for Indefinite Suspension Pending Appeal, Striking from the Rolls, Suspending and Staying Proceedings filed by the Bar is dismissed as moot. The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall immediately forward a true certified copy of this order to the Clerks of the Circuit and Chancery Courts of Harrison County, Mississippi and that such order shall be entered upon the minutes of those courts. Proceedings in this matter shall immediately be in all respects a public record. All costs in these proceedings shall be assessed to Michael B. Holleman. Order of Disbarment entered.