Mississippi Court of Appeals

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January 26, 1999

01/26/1999 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Southwick, Leslie H.
X 96-CA-01394-COA

Scottsdale Insurance Company v. Deposit Guaranty National Bank Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9167366; Ruling Date: 12/10/1996; Ruling Judge: Robert Gibbs; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Hinds County Circuit Court is affirmed. Statutory damages and interest are awarded. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

Southwick, Leslie H.
X 97-CA-00926-COA

Bishop, Venice, Individually and on behalf of all his Co-Tenants v. Mississippi Transportation Commission Oktibbeha Special Court of Eminent Domain; LC Case#: 960176; Ruling Date: 05/12/1997; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Majority Opinion: Southwick, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Oktibbeha County Special Court of Eminent Domain is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellee taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

Payne, Mary Libby
X 97-CA-00728-COA

Brawley, Angela v. Nathan Brawley Benton Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950074; Ruling Date: 05/13/1997; Ruling Judge: Anthony Farese; Consolidated With 97-CA-01031-COA Angela Brawley v. Nathan Brawley; Benton Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950074; Ruling Date: 08/18/1997; Ruling Judge: Anthony Farese; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Benton County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Lee, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Not Participating.

Payne, Mary Libby
X 97-CA-01148-COA

Ayers, Cynthia Louise (Mitchell) v. Jimmy George Ayers Grenada Chancery Court; LC Case#: 9703072; Ruling Date: 08/27/1997; Ruling Judge: Dennis Baker; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Grenada County is affirmed in part and reversed and rendered in part. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Lee, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Not Participating.

Payne, Mary Libby
XX 97-KA-01370-COA

Holiday, Joseph Kentrell v. State of Mississippi Adams Circuit Court; LC Case#: 10696; Ruling Date: 07/22/1997; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Adams County of conviction of murder and sentence of life imprisonment in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Adams County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating. Concurring Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Joins.

Payne, Mary Libby
X 97-KA-01585-COA

Cobb, James "Pig" a/k/a James Cobb Jr., a/k/a James "Pig" Cobb Jr. v. State of Mississippi Lee Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR97314; Ruling Date: 11/21/1997; Ruling Judge: Frank Russell; Majority Opinion: Payne, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Lee County Circuit Court of conviction of burglary of a dwelling and sentence of twenty years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, ten years suspended, and restitution in the amount of $1,200 is affirmed. Lee County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

King, Leslie D.
X 97-KA-00773-COA

Clayton, Thomas Alexander v. State of Mississippi Montgomery Circuit Court; LC Case#: 7439; Ruling Date: 05/05/1997; Ruling Judge: C. Morgan, III; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Montgomery County Circuit Court of conviction of robbery and sentence of fifteen (15) years with seven (7) years suspended, in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $1500 is affirmed. Montgomery County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

King, Leslie D.
X 97-CC-00828-COA

Georgia-Pacific Corporation v. Milton James Grenada Circuit Court; LC Case#: 960317; Ruling Date: 05/29/1997; Ruling Judge: C. Morgan, III; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Grenada County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
XX 96-KA-00472-COA

Wiggins, Jerry a/k/a Jerry Wiggins, Sr. v. State of Mississippi Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case#: 4956; Ruling Date: 01/26/1996; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Claiborne County Circuit Court is reversed and remanded for proceedings not inconsistent with this opinion. Claiborne County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating. Concurring Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: Thomas, P.J., Joins.

Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 96-CA-01224-COA

Formigoni, Freddie v. Donna Formigoni Washington Chancery Court; LC Case#: 53648; Ruling Date: 08/01/1996; Ruling Judge: Jane Weathersby; Consolidated With 97-CA-00301-COA Freddie Formigoni v. Donna Formigoni; Washington Chancery Court; LC Case#: 53648; Ruling Date: 01/29/1997; Ruling Judge: Jane Weathersby; Consolidated With 97-CA-01119-COA Donna S. Formigoni v. Freddie Formigoni; Washington Chancery Court; LC Case#: 53648; Ruling Date: 08/14/1997; Ruling Judge: Jane Weathersby; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Washington County Chancery Court ordering the appellant to pay $5,000 in back child support and $8,506.90 in attorney's fees is affirmed. The judgment of the Washington County Chancery Court ordering the minor child to be placed in the appellant's custody is reversed and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Costs of this appeal are assessed against Freddie Formigoni. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
XX 97-CA-00868-COA

Brown, Sara v. Inter-City Federal Bank for Savings Winston Circuit Court; LC Case#: CV950161; Ruling Date: 05/29/1997; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Winston County Circuit Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., King, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Payne, J. Votes: Coleman, J., Joins.

Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 97-KA-00949-COA

Summerall, Frederick a/k/a Fredrick L. Sumrall a/k/a Fredrick Lee Sumrall, Sr. a/k/a "Freddie" v. State of Mississippi Clarke Circuit Court; LC Case#: 7795; Ruling Date: 05/16/1997; Ruling Judge: Robert Bailey; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Clarke County of conviction of sale of cocaine and sentence of twenty-five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $5,000, with $4,000 suspended, is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

Diaz, Oliver E., Jr.
X 97-KA-01513-COA

Lee, Brian a/k/a Brian Neill Lee a/k/a "Neill Lee" a/k/a "Moonshadow" v. State of Mississippi Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case#: 19216; Ruling Date: 11/10/1997; Ruling Judge: W. O'Barr, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Diaz, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Forrest County Circuit Court of conviction of one count of conspiracy to sell lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and sentence of twenty years with five years suspended in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $20,000 with $10,000 being suspended is affirmed. Forrest County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., King, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Not Participating.

Coleman, Thomas A.
X 96-KA-01318-COA

Millender, Michael a/k/a Michael Bernard Millender v. State of Mississippi Copiah Circuit Court; LC Case#: 14921; Ruling Date: 03/27/1996; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Copiah County of the appellant's conviction of grand larceny and its sentence of the appellant to five years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections as an habitual offender are affirmed. Copiah County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 97-CA-00691-COA

Russell, Donald B. v. Becky D. Russell Clay Chancery Court; LC Case#: 960023; Ruling Date: 04/18/1997; Ruling Judge: Woodrow Brand, Jr.; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Clay County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 97-CA-01047-COA

Long, Edward Miles v. Kathryn Tim Long Madison Chancery Court; LC Case#: 94068; Ruling Date: 03/26/1997; Ruling Judge: William Lutz; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Madison County Chancery Court is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
X 98-KA-00133-COA

Cobb, James a/k/a James Cobb Jr., a/k/a "Pig" v. State of Mississippi Lee Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR96242; Ruling Date: 12/05/1997; Ruling Judge: Thomas Gardner, III; Majority Opinion:McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Lee County of conviction of robbery and sentence of fifteen years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Correctons to run consecutively to the sentence in Lee County Cause Number CR97-314 is affirmed. Lee County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Lee, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Not Participating.

Bridges, Billy G.
X 97-CA-01558-COA

J. D. H. AND R. D. H., MINORS, IN THE INTEREST OF: W. D. H. v. T. H. and S. H. Clarke Chancery Court; LC Case#: 408; Ruling Date: 08/05/1997; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Chancery Court of Clarke County is affirmed. Clarke County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

EN BANC
95-CA-01337-COA

Illinois Central Railroad Company v. L. A. Clinton Smith Circuit Court; LC Case#: 6976; Ruling Date: 11/21/1995; Ruling Judge: Robert Evans; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
96-CA-00782-COA

Barnes, Michael Wayne v. Joanna Barnes Lamar Chancery Court; LC Case#: 960217; Ruling Date: 06/19/1996; Ruling Judge: James Thomas, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
96-CA-01234-COA

Illinois Central Railroad Company v. Alvin P. Haymer, Demetrius Hawkins, Alvin P. Haymer, Jr., Dennis Haymer, Ira Haymer, Miller Haymer, Annette Haymer Fort, Larry Haymer, Stephanie Haymer Perkins and the Heirs at Law and Wrongful Death Beneficiaries of Terry Hawkins, Deceased Holmes Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950216; Ruling Date: 10/11/1996; Ruling Judge: Edward Cortright, Jr; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied and opinion modified. King and Payne, JJ., would grant. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
97-KA-00226-COA

Patrick, Mary Ellen v. State of Mississippi Scott Circuit Court; LC Case#: 4747; Ruling Date: 02/10/1997; Ruling Judge: Marcus Gordon; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
X 97-CP-00272-COA

Austin, William L. a/k/a Lavelle Austin v. State of Mississippi Monroe Circuit Court; LC Case#: CV96125; Ruling Date: 02/07/1997; Ruling Judge: Frank Russell; Majority Opinion: King, J. Disposition: The judgment of the Monroe County Circuit Court denying post-conviction relief is reversed. The guilty plea to manslaughter is vacated and this cause is remanded for trial. Monroe County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

EN BANC
97-KA-00393-COA

Andrews, Wardell a/k/a Wardell Andrews, Jr. v. State of Mississippi Monroe Circuit Court; LC Case#: CR96130; Ruling Date: 03/07/1997; Ruling Judge: Thomas Gardner, III; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
97-CA-00465-COA

Etheridge, Jerry a/k/a Jerry C. Etheridge v. State of Mississippi Pearl River Circuit Court; LC Case#: PC970002; Ruling Date: 03/20/1997; Ruling Judge: R. Prichard, III; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
97-KA-00569-COA

Pickens, Rockie D. a/k/a Rocky Dural Pickens v. State of Mississippi Walthall Circuit Court; LC Case#: 2321; Ruling Date: 03/31/1997; Ruling Judge: Keith Starrett; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
97-CA-00589-COA

Credit Lyonnais New York Branch v. Alfred Randolph Koval Harrison Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 9600251; Ruling Date: 04/04/1997; Ruling Judge: John Whitfield; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
97-CA-00786-COA

Adams, James I. v. Institute of Community Services, Inc. Marshall Circuit Court; LC Case#: 12603; Ruling Date: 05/23/1997; Ruling Judge: R. Coleman; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
X 97-KA-00841-COA

Benish, Gerald v. State of Mississippi Carroll Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case#: 2070; Ruling Date: 05/14/1997; Ruling Judge: C. Morgan, III; Majority Opinion:Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Carroll County of building burglary and sentence of seven years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections without the possibility of parole or probation and pay fine of $1,500.00 is affirmed. Carroll County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

Thomas, James E.
97-KA-00853-COA

Hayes, Maurice v. State of Mississippi Adams Circuit Court; LC Case#: 10554; Ruling Date: 03/07/1997; Ruling Judge: Forrest Johnson, Jr.; Disposition: Motion for rehearing out of time granted. The appellant shall have fourteen days from the date of the entry of this order to file a motion for rehearing. The mandate previously issued shall be recalled. Order entered. Irving and Lee, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
XX 97-KA-00906-COA

Barbetta, Andrew Scott v. State of Mississippi Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 9600959; Ruling Date: 09/16/1997; Ruling Judge: John Whitfield; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Harrison County Circuit Court of conviction of touching of a child for lustful purposes and sentence of fifteen years with five years suspended in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections is affirmed. Harrison County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating. Concurring Opinion: King, J. Votes: Coleman, J., Southwick, J., Join.

EN BANC
X 97-CA-01080-COA

HUDDLESTON, ESTATE OF OLLIE CATHERINE HORN (COLLINS): Raymond Carl Horn and his sister, Sandra Annette Horn (Anglin) Morris v. Elmer Gene Horn Quitman Chancery Court; LC Case#: 950045; Ruling Date: 08/18/1997; Ruling Judge: Jon Barnwell; Majority Opinion: Bridges, C.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Quitman County Chancery Court is affirmed in part with statutory damages and interest and remanded for proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

EN BANC
X 97-CA-01136-COA

Thompson, Marion Edwin v. State of Mississippi Perry Circuit Court; LC Case#: 3610; Ruling Date: 08/25/1997; Ruling Judge: Richard McKenzie; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Perry County Circuit Court of denial of post-conviction relief is affirmed. Perry County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

EN BANC
XX 97-CC-01170-COA

J. H. Moon & Sons, Inc. and Western Casualty and Surety Company v. Billy D. Johnson Madison Circuit Court; LC Case#: 960199; Ruling Date: 08/27/1997; Ruling Judge: John Toney; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Madison County is affirmed. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating. Dissenting Opinion: Southwick, J. Votes: McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Join.

EN BANC
97-KA-01287-COA

James, Jermaine Antonio v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 971178CR; Ruling Date: 08/28/1997; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Disposition: Motion for rehearing denied. Irving, Lee and Payne, JJ., not participating.

EN BANC
X 97-KA-01438-COA

Wansley, Marion Ornellist v. State of Mississippi Neshoba Circuit Court; LC Case#: 8624; Ruling Date: 11/14/1997; Ruling Judge: Marcus Gordon; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: The Neshoba County Circuit Court's judgment of the appellant's conviction of the felony of burglary of a dwelling house and its sentence of the appellant to serve ten years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections are affirmed. Neshoba County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Thomas, P.J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

EN BANC
X 97-KA-01451-COA

Sanders, Harvey v. State of Mississippi Warren Circuit Court; LC Case#: 12338; Ruling Date: 06/24/1997; Majority Opinion: McMillin, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Warren County of conviction of possession of cocaine and sentence of six years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections as a second and subsequent offender is affirmed. Warren County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., Thomas, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

EN BANC
X 97-KA-01458-COA

Sisung, Todd a/k/a Todd M. Sisung a/k/a Todd Michael Sisung v. State of Mississippi Greene Circuit Court; LC Case#: 9610022; Ruling Date: 11/13/1997; Ruling Judge: James Backstrom; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Greene County Circuit Court of conviction of grand larceny and sentence of three years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections and fine of $1,000.00 is affirmed. Greene County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

EN BANC
X 97-KA-01538-COA

Bingham, Jessie v. State of Mississippi Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case#: 961311; Ruling Date: 10/01/1997; Ruling Judge: W. Yerger; Majority Opinion: Thomas, P.J. Disposition: The judgment of the Circuit Court of Hinds County of conviction of Counts I and II of business burglary and sentences of seven (7) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections on each count is affirmed. Sentence on Count II shall run consecutive to Count I. Hinds County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Bridges, C.J., McMillin, P.J., Coleman, J., Diaz, J., King, J., Payne, J., Southwick, J., Concur. Irving, J., Lee, J., Not Participating.

McMillin, Roger H., Jr.
97-KA-01650-COA

Draper, Stephen E. v. City of Flowood Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case#: 4303; Ruling Date: 03/27/1996; Ruling Judge: Robert Goza, Jr.; Disposition: On the court's own motion, appellant is ordered to show cause, if any he can, why this appeal should not be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction because of his failure to timely perfect his appeal. Appellant may file a brief with the clerk of this court on or before February 5, 1999. Order entered.