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Pierce, Randy Grant
X  2011-CA-01908-SCT

The Estate of Christopher Allan Bloodworth, by and through Opal Bloodworth, Administratrix, on Behalf of The Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Christopher Allan Bloodworth; The Estate of Steven Earl Tallant, Jr., by and through Linda Tallant and Stephanie Dykes, Co-Adminstratrix, on Behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Steven Earl Tallant, Jr.; Opal Bloodworth, Individually; Earl Bloodworth, Individually; The Estate of Marcus Richardson, by and through Jacqueline Amos, Administratrix, Individually and on behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Marcus Richardson; and the Estate of A.W. Hilson, by and through Melvin Hilson, Administrator, Individually, and on behalf of All Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of A. W. Hilson v. Illinois Central Railroad Company, Ronnie C. Hollowell; J.D. Miller; James Shoemaker and Thomas Caldwell; Tallahatchie Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: CV-2006-10-L-T2; Ruling Date: 11/28/2011; Ruling Judge: James McClure, III; Majority Opinion: Pierce, J. Disposition: On Direct Appeal: Affirmed. On Cross-Appeal: Dismissed as Moot. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Kitchens, Chandler, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur. Lamar, J., not participating.

Elizabeth Regina Dees a/k/a Elizabeth Dees a/k/a Regina Dees v. State of Mississippi; Tippah Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR2010-079; Ruling Date: 03/09/2012; Ruling Judge: Robert Elliott; Majority Opinion: Chandler, J. Disposition: Count I: Conviction of first degree arson and sentence of ten (10) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections with eight (8) years suspended, and three (3) years on post-release supervision, Affirmed. Count II: Conviction of insurance fraud and sentence of two (2) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Affirmed. The sentence imposed in Count II shall run concurrently with the sentence imposed in Count I. Appellant shall pay court costs, restitution and bond fee totaling $7,706.24, with conditions. Tippah County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur.

Connie Lynn Davis, Individually, and as Maternal Grandmother and Next Friend of Danielle Lynn Vaughn v. William Daniel Vaughn; Rankin Chancery Court; LC Case #: 55788; Ruling Date: 03/23/2012; Ruling Judge: Dan Fairly; Majority Opinion: Kitchens, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Chandler, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur.

Mitchell Crane Services, Inc. v. Patricia Page, Jeremy Page, Justin Page,Tiffany Page, Sharrod Page, Jermaine Page, Christopher R. Aronhalt, Corrine Page, Melvin Page, Brandi Henricks, Krystle Miller and David Williams; Pearl River Circuit Court; LC Case #: 99-0314; Ruling Date: 06/23/2011; Ruling Judge: Prentiss Harrell; Majority Opinion: Randolph, P.J. Disposition: On Direct Appeal: Reversed and Rendered. On Cross-Appeal: Reversed and Rendered. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur.

Kevin Scott v. State of Mississippi; Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 8338; Ruling Date: 10/23/1998; Ruling Judge: Kenneth Thomas; Disposition: On the Court's own motion, the Bolivar County Circuit Court shall, within seven (7) days of the entry of this Order, file an update on the status of this case, as set forth above. The Bolivar County Circuit Court shall set this matter for a hearing and shall render a decision on the issue of the Scott's alleged mental retardation and shall forward a copy of its order to this Court within sixty (60) days of the date of entry of this Order. Failing that, the Bolivar County Circuit Court shall show cause why the matter cannot be set for hearing. The Clerk of this Court shall forward copies of this Order to the Bolivar County Circuit Court, all counsel of record, and the Mississippi Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel. Agree: All Justices. Order entered.

Equifax, Inc. and Equifax Credit Information Services, Inc. v. Mississippi Department of Revenue f/k/a Mississippi State Tax Commission; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: G-2009-884-T/1; Ruling Date: 11/04/2010; Ruling Judge: J. Thomas; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed by Equifax, Inc. and Equifax Credit Information Services, Inc., is denied. Opinion modified at paragraphs 8 and 11. Lamar, J., would grant. Chandler, J., not participating.

Nolan Williams, Jr. v. State of Mississippi; Pike Circuit Court; LC Case #: 07-664-PKS; Ruling Date: 02/23/2010; Ruling Judge: David Strong, Jr.; Disposition: Nolan Williams's Second Application for Leave to Proceed in the Trial Court is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Dickinson, P.J., and King, J. Order entered.

Eaton Corporation, Aeroquip-Vickers, Inc., Eaton Hydraulics, Inc. f/k/a Vickers, Inc., Eaton Aerospace, LLC and Michael S. Allred v. Jeffrey D. Frisby, Kevin J. Clark, James N. Ward, Douglas E. Murphy, Michael K. Fulton, Rodney L. Case, Billy D. Grayson, Frisby Aerospace, LLC, Frisby Aerospace, Inc., Four Seventeen Aerospace, Inc., Triumph Group, Inc. and The Triumph Group Single Business Enterprise; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-04-642CIV; Ruling Date: 12/22/2010; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Motion to Correct Physical Copies of Record Excerpts Filed by the Frisby-Related Parties is granted. See opinion of the Court handed down this date at footnote 3.

Eaton Corporation, Aeroquip-Vickers, Inc., Eaton Hydraulics, Inc. f/k/a Vickers, Inc., Eaton Aerospace, LLC and Michael S. Allred v. Jeffrey D. Frisby, Kevin J. Clark, James N. Ward, Douglas E. Murphy, Michael K. Fulton, Rodney L. Case, Billy D. Grayson, Frisby Aerospace, LLC, Frisby Aerospace, Inc., Four Seventeen Aerospace, Inc., Triumph Group, Inc. and The Triumph Group Single Business Enterprise; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-04-642CIV; Ruling Date: 12/22/2010; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Majority Opinion: Pierce, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur.

In the Matter of the Estate of Darryl Necaise Sr., Deceased: Lawrence Covington v. Shelia McDaniel; Yalobusha Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 09-03-35VC; Ruling Date: 12/21/2010; Ruling Judge: Vicki Cobb; Consolidated with 2011-CT-01363-SCT Lawrence Covington v. Estate Of Darryl Wayne Necaise Sr.; Yalobusha Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: CV-2009-0089-B-Y1; Ruling Date: 08/29/2011; Ruling Judge: Smith Murphey; Consolidated with 2011-CT-01581-SCT In The Matter of the Estate of Darryl Necaise Sr., Deceased: Lawrence Covington v. Shelia McDaniel; Yalobusha Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 09-03-35VC; Ruling Date: 06/02/2011; Ruling Judge: Vicki Cobb; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Lawrence Covington is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

David Campbell v. State of Mississippi; Lafayette Circuit Court; LC Case #: LK2008-279; Ruling Date: 02/18/2011; Ruling Judge: Robert Elliott; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed by David Campbell is denied. Kitchens and King, JJ., would grant.

Lee Darrel Nix a/k/a Lee Darryl Nix a/k/a Lee D. Nix a/k/a Lee Darrel Nix a/k/a Lee Nix a/k/a Lee Darrell Nix v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: A2402-10-164; Ruling Date: 02/25/2011; Ruling Judge: Lawrence Bourgeois, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Randolph, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Pierce and Coleman, JJ., Concur. King, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Kitchens and Chandler, JJ. Dissenting Opinion: King, J. Votes: Kitchens and Chandler, JJ., Join This Opinion.

Daryl Conner v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR-2009-365-CD; Ruling Date: 07/01/2011; Ruling Judge: Robert Chamberlin; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Daryl Conner is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, King and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., and Pierce, J. Order entered.

Caplin Enterprises, Inc. and Check Cashers & More, Inc. d/b/a Zippy Check Advance v. Denise Arrington, Johnny Arrington, Margie Blackledge, Brenda Bonner, Juanita Davis, Kenneth Davis, Ker'Rita Evans, Larry Evans, Goldie Goodwin, Pansafae Gordon, Ray Charles Gray, Mamie Henry, Carolyn Hinton, Curtis Hinton, Tammy Howard, Kathy Jones, Viola Nash, Lanny Skinner, Kathleen Sterling and James Watts; Clarke Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2010-200 W; Ruling Date: 06/20/2011; Ruling Judge: Lester Williamson, Jr.; Consolidated with 2011-CT-01932-SCT Caplin Enterprises, Inc. and Check Cashers & More, Inc. d/b/a Zippy Check Advance v. Jerald Ainsworth, Mary Battle, Wilma Carstarfhnur, Kimberly Gaines, Fred Jones, Shonda Love, Archie Moore, Tomecca Pickett, Tammy Pitts, Doris Turner, Boronica Williamson and Shirley Wilson; Newton Circuit Court; LC Case #: 10-cv-313-NWC; Ruling Date: 11/28/2011; Ruling Judge: Vernon Cotten; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by counsel for Caplin Enterprises, Inc., and Check Cashers & More, Inc., d/b/a Zippy Check Advance is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Chandler, Pierce and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered.

Lawrence Covington v. Estate Of Darryl Wayne Necaise Sr.; Yalobusha Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: CV-2009-0089-B-Y1; Ruling Date: 08/29/2011; Ruling Judge: Smith Murphey; Consolidated with 2011-CT-00094-SCT In the Matter of the Estate of Darryl Necaise Sr., Deceased: Lawrence Covington v. Shelia McDaniel; Yalobusha Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 09-03-35VC; Ruling Date: 12/21/2010; Ruling Judge: Vicki Cobb; Consolidated with 2011-CT-01581-SCT In The Matter of the Estate of Darryl Necaise Sr., Deceased: Lawrence Covington v. Shelia McDaniel; Yalobusha Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 09-03-35VC; Ruling Date: 06/02/2011; Ruling Judge: Vicki Cobb; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Lawrence Covington is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

In The Matter of the Estate of Darryl Necaise Sr., Deceased: Lawrence Covington v. Shelia McDaniel; Yalobusha Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 09-03-35VC; Ruling Date: 06/02/2011; Ruling Judge: Vicki Cobb; Consolidated with 2011-CT-00094-SCT In the Matter of the Estate of Darryl Necaise Sr., Deceased: Lawrence Covington v. Shelia McDaniel; Yalobusha Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: 09-03-35VC; Ruling Date: 12/21/2010; Ruling Judge: Vicki Cobb; Consolidated with 2011-CT-01363-SCT Lawrence Covington v. Estate Of Darryl Wayne Necaise Sr.; Yalobusha Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: CV-2009-0089-B-Y1; Ruling Date: 08/29/2011; Ruling Judge: Smith Murphey; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Lawrence Covington is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Illinois Central Railroad Company v. Perry D. Brent; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-02-480CIV; Ruling Date: 08/12/2011; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, P.J., Kitchens, Chandler and Pierce, JJ., Concur. Coleman, J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., and Lamar, J. Dissenting Opinion: Coleman, J. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., and Lamar, J., Join This Opinion.

Jackson HMA, LLC d/b/a Central Mississippi Medical Center v. Adolfo P. Morales; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 251-05-1100CIV; Ruling Date: 09/27/2011; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Majority Opinion: Randolph, P.J. Disposition: Affirmed In Part, Reversed In Part and Remanded. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ., Concur. Kitchens, J., Concurs in Part and Dissents in Part With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Chandler, J. Waller, C.J., not participating. Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part Opinion: Kitchens, J. Votes: Chandler, J., Joins This Opinion.

Charles Green v. Mississippi Department of Corrections and Christopher Epps, Commissioner, James M. Holman, Superintendent, and Chandra Berryman, Legal Claims Adjudicator; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2011-151-E; Ruling Date: 07/28/2011; Ruling Judge: John Emfinger; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Charles Green is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler, Pierce and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: King, J. Order entered.

Caplin Enterprises, Inc. and Check Cashers & More, Inc. d/b/a Zippy Check Advance v. Jerald Ainsworth, Mary Battle, Wilma Carstarfhnur, Kimberly Gaines, Fred Jones, Shonda Love, Archie Moore, Tomecca Pickett, Tammy Pitts, Doris Turner, Boronica Williamson and Shirley Wilson; Newton Circuit Court; LC Case #: 10-cv-313-NWC; Ruling Date: 11/28/2011; Ruling Judge: Vernon Cotten; Consolidated with 2011-CT-01332-SCT Caplin Enterprises, Inc. and Check Cashers & More, Inc. d/b/a Zippy Check Advance v. Denise Arrington, Johnny Arrington, Margie Blackledge, Brenda Bonner, Juanita Davis, Kenneth Davis, Ker'Rita Evans, Larry Evans, Goldie Goodwin, Pansafae Gordon, Ray Charles Gray, Mamie Henry, Carolyn Hinton, Curtis Hinton, Tammy Howard, Kathy Jones, Viola Nash, Lanny Skinner, Kathleen Sterling and James Watts; Clarke Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2010-200 W; Ruling Date: 06/20/2011; Ruling Judge: Lester Williamson, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by counsel for Caplin Enterprises, Inc., and Check Cashers & More, Inc., d/b/a Zippy Check Advance is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Chandler, Pierce and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered.

Bobby Campbell a/k/a Bobby Joe Campbell a/k/a Bobby Ray Campbell a/k/a Bobby Ray Dotson a/k/a Willie Dotson a/k/a Robert Jackue Campbell v. State of Mississippi; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2011-02-CV11; Ruling Date: 11/15/2010; Ruling Judge: Billy Landrum; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Bobby Campbell is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Dexter Watson v. State of Mississippi; Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR2011-51; Ruling Date: 01/19/2012; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed pro se by Dexter Watson is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Chandler, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Order entered.

Mitchell Crane Services, Inc. v. Patricia Page, Jeremy Page, Justin Page,Tiffany Page, Sharrod Page, Jermaine Page, Christopher R. Aronhalt, Corrine Page, Melvin Page, Brandi Henricks, Krystle Miller and David Williams; Pearl River Circuit Court; LC Case #: 99-0314; Ruling Date: 06/23/2011; Ruling Judge: Prentiss Harrell; Disposition: Corrected Motion to Strike Argument Sections V through XII of the Reply Brief of Cross-Appellants filed by Mitchell Crane Services, Inc., is granted. Order entered.

Clayton Paul Bateman a/k/a Clayton P. Bateman v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: B2401-10-0021; Ruling Date: 02/09/2012; Ruling Judge: Lawrence Bourgeois, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing filed pro se by Clayton Bateman is denied. Chandler, J., would grant.

Frederick L. Wilson a/k/a Fredrick L. Wilson a/k/a Fredrick Wilson a/k/a Frederick Wilson v. State of Mississippi; Scott Circuit Court; LC Case #: 08-CR-110-SC-G; Ruling Date: 06/12/2009; Ruling Judge: Marcus Gordon; Disposition: Motion for Rehearing filed by Frederick L. Wilson is denied.

Lonnie Smith v. Tippah Electric Power Association and Electric Power Associations of Mississippi Workers' Compensation Group, Inc.; Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission; LC Case #: 1003908-K-5532; Ruling Date: 03/05/2012; Ruling Judge: Liles Williams; Disposition: Lonnie Smith's petition for writ of certiorari is granted. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Chandler and King, JJ. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Pierce and Coleman, JJ. Order entered.

Jack Harrington and Marshall Wolfe v. Office of The Mississippi Secretary of State, Securities and Charities Division; Hinds Chancery Court 1st District; LC Case #: G2011-116 S/2; Ruling Date: 04/24/2012; Ruling Judge: William Singletary; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part and Remanded. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens and King, JJ., Concur. Dickinson, P.J., Dissents With Separate Written Opinion Joined by Chandler and Pierce, JJ. Dissenting Opinion: Dickinson, P.J. Votes: Chandler and Pierce, JJ., Join This Opinion.

Curtis C. Evans a/k/a Curtis Chrishaun Evans a/k/a Curtis Evans v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: A 2401-12-117; Ruling Date: 06/04/2012; Ruling Judge: Roger Clark; Disposition: Petition for writ of certiorari filed by Curtis Chrishaun Evans, pro se, is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Elizabeth Regina Dees a/k/a Elizabeth Dees a/k/a Regina Dees v. State of Mississippi; Tippah Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR2010-079; Ruling Date: 03/09/2012; Ruling Judge: Robert Elliott; Disposition: Motion to Strike New Argument Raised in Appellants Reply Brief filed by the State of Mississippi is granted. See opinion of this Court handed down this date at paragraph 27.

Victor Hurns v. State of Mississippi; Bolivar Circuit Court 2nd District; Ruling Judge: Albert Smith, III; Disposition: The Successive Application for Leave to File Post-Conviction Motion in the Circuit Court of Bolivar County, Mississippi (Cleveland) filed pro se by Victor Hurns is dismissed. King, J., not participating. Order entered.