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Maxwell, James D., J.
X  2018-CA-00043-SCT

Marsha R. Hinton and Thomas F. Hinton v. Sportsman's Guide, Inc.; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2013-112-CV10; Ruling Date: 01/12/2018; Ruling Judge: Dal Williamson; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: King, P.J., Coleman, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur. Randolph, C.J., and Kitchens, P.J., not participating.

Sylvester Williams a/k/a Velp v. State of Mississippi; Lincoln Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2017-255.02-LT; Ruling Date: 09/25/2018; Ruling Judge: Michael Taylor; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Lincoln County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

In Re: The Rules of Civil Procedure; Disposition: The Motion to Amend Rule 26 of the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure; a letter motion; and the Motion to Amend M.R.C.P. 26 are granted. Rule 26 of the Mississippi Rules of Civil Procedure, its Advisory Committee Historical Note, and its Advisory Committee Notes are amended as set forth in the attached Exhibit A. The amendments shall be effective January 1, 2020. The Clerk of this Court shall spread this order upon the minutes of the Court and send a certified copy to Thomson Reuters for publication in the advance sheets of the Southern Reporter, Third Series (Mississippi Edition), and in the next edition of the Mississippi Rules of Court. All Justices Agree. Order entered.

In Re: Uniform Chancery Court Rules; Disposition: The Petition to Amend Certain Rules of the Mississippi Uniform Chancery Court Rules, filed by the Mississippi Commission on Guardianships and Conservatorships is granted. Rules 6.01, 6.02, and 6.03 are amended as set forth in the attached Exhibit A. The amendments shall be effective January 1, 2020. The Clerk of this Court shall spread this order upon the minutes of the Court and send a certified copy to Thomson Reuters for publication in the advance sheets of the Southern Reporter, Third Series (Mississippi Edition), and in the next edition of the Mississippi Rules of Court. All Justices Agree. Order entered.

Bobby K. Barnett a/k/a Bobby Keith Barnett v. State of Mississippi; Pike Circuit Court; LC Case #: 14338; Ruling Judge: David Strong, Jr.; Disposition: The "Motion" filed pro se by Bobby Keith Barnett, which we treat as an application for leave to pursue post-conviction relief is denied. To Deny and Issue Sanctions Warning: Randolph, C.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ. To Deny: Kitchens, P.J. To Dismiss: King, P.J. King, P.J., Objects to the Order in Part with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens, P.J. Order entered.

Derrick Nelson a/k/a Derrick Demetrius Nelson v. State of Mississippi; Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2013-0275-CR1K; Ruling Date: 05/19/2016; Ruling Judge: James Kitchens, Jr.; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Kitchens and King, P.JJ., and Ishee, J., would grant. Griffis, J., not participating.

Shon Pierre Byrd, Jr. a/k/a Shon P. Byrd a/k/a Shon Byrd a/k/a Loco v. State of Mississippi; Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case #: 551-14; Ruling Date: 11/02/2017; Ruling Judge: Lester Williamson, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Shon Pierre Byrd, Jr., is denied. All Justices Agree. Order entered.

Betty Lynn Huey v. Telapex, Inc. d/b/a C-Spire; Sunflower Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2017-0072; Ruling Date: 04/17/2018; Ruling Judge: Carol White-Richard; Disposition: The Appellant's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.