12/14/2023 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Ishee, David Michael, J.
X  2022-KA-00617-SCT

Adam L. Mills a/k/a Adam Larry Mills v. State of Mississippi; Jones Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 21-cr-00082; Ruling Date: 05/27/2022; Ruling Judge: Dal Williamson; Majority Opinion: Ishee, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Jones County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

Rachel Gildea Breal v. The Downs Law Group, Charles David Durkee, Hood & Bolen, P.L.L.C., R. Michael Bolen, The Cochran Firm-Jackson, L.L.C. and Terris C. Harris; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:21-cv-00531-EFP; Ruling Date: 01/27/2023; Ruling Judge: Eleanor Peterson; Majority Opinion: Maxwell, J. Disposition: Reversed and Remanded. Appellees taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur.

Dilip Bhana v. Amrut Patel; DeSoto Chancery Court; LC Case #: 17CH1:07-cv-01515; Ruling Date: 12/13/2022; Ruling Judge: Mitchell Lundy, Jr.; Majority Opinion: King, P.J. Disposition: Reversed and Rendered. Appellant and Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Kitchens, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ., Concur. Randolph, C.J., Concurs in Result Only Without Separate Written Opinion.

In Re: Local Rules; Disposition: The Motion for Approval of Local Rule filed by the Circuit Court Judges for the First Circuit Court District of Mississippi is granted. Local Rule 10 for the First Circuit Court District of Mississippi is amended as set forth in the attached Exhibit A, and the amended rule is effective upon entry of this order. All Justices Agree. Order entered 12/7/23.

Jason Clayton v. State of Mississippi; Lauderdale Circuit Court; LC Case #: 326-18; Ruling Date: 04/15/2021; Ruling Judge: Charles Wright, Jr.; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Jason Clayton is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Griffis, JJ. To Grant: Ishee, J. Order entered 12/5/23.

Genoris Williamson a/k/a Geno a/k/a Genoris R. Williamson v. State of Mississippi; Madison Circuit Court; LC Case #: 45CI1:20-cr-00387-JA; Ruling Date: 06/23/2021; Ruling Judge: Dewey Arthur; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Genoris Williamson is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered 12/11/23.

McInnis Electric Company v. Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC and James Mapp; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:21-cv-00190-WLK; Ruling Date: 09/13/2021; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Consolidated with 2021-CA-01300-SCT McInnis Electric Company v. Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC and James Mapp; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:21-cv-00190-WLK; Ruling Date: 09/13/2021; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: The motion for rehearing filed by the appellant is denied. Kitchens and King, P.JJ., would grant.

McInnis Electric Company v. Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC and James Mapp; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:21-cv-00190-WLK; Ruling Date: 09/13/2021; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Consolidated with 2021-CA-01115-SCT McInnis Electric Company v. Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC and James Mapp; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:21-cv-00190-WLK; Ruling Date: 09/13/2021; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: The motion for rehearing filed by the appellant is denied. Kitchens and King, P.JJ., would grant.

Michael Holliday v. State of Mississippi; Kemper Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2021-cv-29; Ruling Date: 01/11/2022; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellant Michael Holliday is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered 12/5/23.

Dontavious Applewhite a/k/a Dantavious Applewhite v. State of Mississippi; Quitman Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2018-0014; Ruling Date: 03/17/2022; Ruling Judge: Linda Coleman; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Dontavious Applewhite is denied. Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Dontavious Applewhite, pro se, is also denied. To Deny Both Petitions: All Justices. Order entered 12/6/23.

David Rhodes and Donna Rhodes v. RL Stratton Properties LLC; Tate Circuit Court; LC Case #: 69CI1:21-cv-00007-JM; Ruling Date: 01/25/2022; Ruling Judge: James McClure, III; Disposition: Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellants David Rhodes and Donna Rhodes is denied. To Deny: Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin, Ishee and Griffis, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, C.J. Order entered 12/11/23.

Charles Bradley Carter v. Public Employees' Retirement System; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:21-cv-00165; Ruling Date: 03/29/2022; Ruling Judge: Jess Dickinson; Disposition: Appellant's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. All Justices Agree. Order entered 12/6/23.

River Oaks Hospital, LLC d/b/a Merit Health River Oaks, University of Mississippi Medical Center, William Ashley Hood, D.O., Elite Wellness for Women, PLLC and Natasha Phillips, D.O. v. Kyla Thompson, Individually, and on behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Aaliyah Thompson, a Minor; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 25CI1:21-cv-00780-WLK; Ruling Judge: Winston Kidd; Disposition: Petition for Interlocutory Appeal filed by Petitioners is denied. To Deny: Randolph, C.J., Kitchens and King, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. To Grant: Griffis, J. Order entered 12/7/23.