08/09/2018 - Hand Down and published opinions in WordPerfect/ZIP format

Chamberlin, Robert P., J.
XX  2017-CA-00173-SCT

Phyllis Maness and James A. Maness v. K & A Enterprises of Mississippi, LLC; Hancock Chancery Court; LC Case #: 23CH1:10-cv-00271-CB; Ruling Date: 01/06/2017; Ruling Judge: Carter Bise; Majority Opinion: Chamberlin, J. Disposition: The motion for rehearing is denied. The original opinions are withdrawn and these opinions substituted therefor. Affirmed. Appellants taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Kitchens, P.J., King, Coleman, Beam and Ishee, JJ., Concur. Maxwell, J., Specially Concurs with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Waller, C.J., Coleman, Beam and Ishee, JJ.; Chamberlin, J. Joins In Part. Randolph, P.J., not participating. Specially Concurring Opinion: Maxwell, J. Votes: Waller, C.J., Coleman, Beam and Ishee, JJ., Join This Opinion. Chamberlin, J., Joins This Opinion in Part.

Rickie Omar Smith a/k/a Rickie Smith v. State of Mississippi; Claiborne Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2016-27CR; Ruling Date: 06/16/2017; Ruling Judge: Lamar Pickard; Majority Opinion: Coleman, J. Disposition: Affirmed. Claiborne County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur.

James D. Havard and Margaret Havard v. Tanelle Sumrall; Lamar Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-166; Ruling Date: 01/14/2015; Ruling Judge: Prentiss Harrell; Consolidated with 2016-CT-01585-SCT James D. Havard and Wife, Margaret Havard v. Tanelle Sumrall and Akeso Group LLC; Lamar Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-166H; Ruling Date: 10/31/2016; Ruling Judge: Prentiss Harrell; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by James D. Havard and wife, Margaret Havard is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.

Matthew Edward Pierce a/k/a Matthew Pierce a/k/a Matthew E. Pierce v. State of Mississippi; Harrison Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: B2401-2015-06; Ruling Date: 04/18/2016; Ruling Judge: Lisa Dodson; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the State of Mississippi is denied. To Deny: Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. To Grant: Waller, C.J. Order entered.

Ned B. Clark, Jr. and Edna Marie Clark v. Charles McCorkle; Carroll Circuit Court 2nd District; LC Case #: 2014-0032CV-2L; Ruling Date: 05/04/2016; Ruling Judge: Joseph Loper, Jr.; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Charles McCorkle is denied. To Deny: Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Coleman and Maxwell, JJ. Order entered.

Jerry Lynn Lofton a/k/a Gerry Lynn Lofton a/k/a Gerry Lofton a/k/a Jerry Loftin a/k/a Jerry Lofton v. State of Mississippi; DeSoto Circuit Court; LC Case #: CR2015-214GCD; Ruling Date: 11/29/2016; Ruling Judge: Gerald Chatham, Sr.; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellant is denied. Chamberlin, J., not participating.

Hunter Lane Sarrett a/k/a Hunter Sarrett v. State of Mississippi; Rankin Circuit Court; LC Case #: 26,601; Ruling Date: 07/25/2016; Ruling Judge: John Emfinger; Disposition: Hunter Lane Sarrett's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.

Shuntez Johnson a/k/a Shauntez Johnson a/k/a Shauntez Devon Johnson v. State of Mississippi; Lafayette Circuit Court; LC Case #: LK13-350; Ruling Date: 05/09/2014; Ruling Judge: John Gregory; Disposition: Shuntez Johnson's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, P.J., King and Coleman, JJ. Order entered.

Samuel Andrew Johnson and Kathy Johnson v. Wythe Rhett, in His Individual Capacity; Lowndes Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2013-0107-CV1H; Ruling Date: 11/04/2015; Ruling Judge: Lee Howard; Disposition: Appellants' Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. All Justices Agree. Order entered.

Donte Shepard a/k/a Donte Mevalone Shepard a/k/a Donte M. Shepard v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: 14-0-035-00 JAW; Ruling Date: 09/22/2016; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Disposition: Donta Shepard's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is granted. To Grant: All Justices. Order entered.

James D. Havard and Wife, Margaret Havard v. Tanelle Sumrall and Akeso Group LLC; Lamar Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-166H; Ruling Date: 10/31/2016; Ruling Judge: Prentiss Harrell; Consolidated with 2015-CT-00138-SCT James D. Havard and Margaret Havard v. Tanelle Sumrall; Lamar Circuit Court; LC Case #: 2012-166; Ruling Date: 01/14/2015; Ruling Judge: Prentiss Harrell; Disposition: The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by James D. Havard and wife, Margaret Havard is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Beam and Chamberlin, JJ. Not Participating: Ishee, J. Order entered.

Richard Chapman v. State of Mississippi; Hinds Circuit Court 1st District; LC Case #: T-94; Ruling Date: 10/19/2016; Ruling Judge: Jeff Weill, Sr.; Majority Opinion: Beam, J. Disposition: Reversed and Rendered. Hinds County taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Maxwell, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur. Coleman, J., Specially Concurs with Separate Written Opinion Joined by Randolph, P.J., Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ. Kitchens, P.J., Dissents with Separate Written Opinion Joined by King, J. Specially Concurring Opinion: Coleman, J. Votes: Randolph, P.J., Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Join This Opinion. Dissenting Opinion: Kitchens, P.J. Votes: King, J., Joins This Opinion.

Mississippi Sand Solutions, LLC v. Bessie Otis, Sherry Fisher, Connie Fisher Walker, Dennis Roy Holmes, Robbie Jean Holmes Ware, Maggie Fisher, Greg Cooper, Shirley Fisher Gray, Horace Darryl Fisher, Derrick Fisher, Ray W. Fisher, Sr., Larry Fisher, Michael C. Fisher, Sr., Cornelius Fisher, Sr., Diane Fisher Williams, Sharon Fisher Hill, Sheila Fisher Keys, Bridgett Winters, Ledoria Fisher Baldwin, Johnny L. Wright, James Fisher, Jr., Jimmy L. Wright, Membsey Fisher, Deceased, and Maggie Fisher, Deceased; Warren Chancery Court; LC Case #: 2014-201GN; Ruling Date: 08/01/2016; Ruling Judge: Jane Weathersby; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellant is denied.

Phyllis Maness and James A. Maness v. K & A Enterprises of Mississippi, LLC; Hancock Chancery Court; LC Case #: 23CH1:10-cv-00271-CB; Ruling Date: 01/06/2017; Ruling Judge: Carter Bise; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellants' is denied. The original opinions are withdrawn and these opinions are substituted therefor. Affirmed. See opinions of this Court handed down this date.

Michael W. Crosby v. The Mississippi Bar; LC Case #: 2015-B-1895; Ruling Date: 11/21/2016; Ruling Judge: Jacqueline Mask; Disposition: The Mississippi Bar's Motion for Costs is granted. Michael W. Crosby is to reimburse the Mississippi Bar for costs and expenses in the total amount of $656.65. Such costs and expenses shall be paid within thirty (30) days of the entry of this order. Agreed: All Justices. Order entered.

State of Mississippi v. Walgreen Co. and Super D Drugs Acquisition Co. d/b/a Walgreens # 15737; DeSoto Chancery Court; LC Case #: 17CH1:16-cv-01391; Ruling Date: 02/23/2017; Ruling Judge: Mitchell Lundy, Jr.; Consolidated with 2017-IA-00536-SCT State of Mississippi v. CVS Health Corporation, CVS Pharmacy 00047, CVS Pharmacy 01119, CVS Pharmacy 02038, CVS Pharmacy 03124, CVS Pharmacy 03426, CVS Pharmacy 04376, CVS Pharmacy 04519, CVS Pharmacy 04536, CVS Pharmacy 04782, CVS Pharmacy 04883, CVS Pharmacy 04966, CVS Pharmacy 04993, CVS Pharmacy 04997, CVS Pharmacy 05277, CVS Pharmacy 05573, CVS Pharmacy 05604, CVS Pharmacy 05739, CVS Pharmacy 05740, CVS Pharmacy 05744, CVS Pharmacy 05745, CVS Pharmacy 05746, CVS Pharmacy 05756, CVS Pharmacy 05777, CVS Pharmacy 05801, CVS Pharmacy 05808, CVS Pharmacy 05825, CVS Pharmacy 05835, CVS Pharmacy 05842, CVS Pharmacy 05846, CVS Pharmacy 05850, CVS Pharmacy 05865, CVS Pharmacy 05870, CVS Pharmacy 05876, CVS Pharmacy 05878, CVS Pharmacy 05883, CVS Pharmacy 05900, CVS Pharmacy 05908, CVS Pharmacy 05923, CVS Pharmacy 05925, CVS Pharmacy 05933, CVS Pharmacy 06031, CVS Pharmacy 06396, CVS Pharmacy 07065, CVS Pharmacy 07963, CVS Pharmacy 08273, CVS Pharmacy 08310, CVS Pharmacy 08311, CVS Pharmacy 08491, CVS Pharmacy 08954, CVS Pharmacy 08955, CVS Pharmacy 08992, CVS Pharmacy 08993, CVS Pharmacy 08994, CVS Pharmacy 10020, CVS Pharmacy 10400, CVS Pharmacy 10755, CVS 5168 MS LLC, CVS 7070 MS LLC, CVS 8956 MS LLC, CVS Orlando Florida Distribution, LLC, CVS/Pharmacy #16230 DBA, CVS/Pharmacy #17038 DBA, CVS/Pharmacy #17144 DBA, CVS/Pharmacy # 17498 DBA, CVS/Pharmacy #17532 DBA, CVS RX Services, Inc., CVS TN Distribution, LLC and CVS Pharmacy, LLC; DeSoto Chancery Court; LC Case #: 17CH1:16-cv-01392; Ruling Date: 02/23/2017; Ruling Judge: Mitchell Lundy, Jr.; Consolidated with 2017-IA-00539-SCT State of Mississippi v. Fred's Inc., Fred's Stores of Tennessee, Inc., and Fred's Pharmacy of Quitman, LLC; DeSoto Chancery Court; LC Case #: 17CH1:16-cv-01389; Ruling Date: 02/23/2017; Ruling Judge: Mitchell Lundy, Jr.; Majority Opinion: Beam, J. Disposition: Affirmed and Remanded. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Randolph and Kitchens, P.JJ., King, Coleman, Maxwell, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Concur.

Charles Naylor a/k/a Charles Edward Naylor a/k/a Charles E. Naylor a/k/a Charles Ed Naylor v. State of Mississippi; Forrest Circuit Court; LC Case #: 16-114W; Ruling Date: 03/03/2017; Ruling Judge: Jon Weathers; Disposition: The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellant is denied.

Google, Inc. v. The State of Mississippi, Ex Rel., Jim Hood, Attorney General; Lowndes Chancery Court; LC Case #: 17-22-B; Ruling Judge: Kenneth Burns; Disposition: The Motion for Reconsideration of Order Denying Petition for Interlocutory Appeal filed by Google, Inc., is denied. Randolph, P.J., King, Maxwell, Beam, Chamberlin and Ishee, JJ., Agree. Waller, C.J., Objects with Separate Written Statement Joined by Coleman, J. Kitchens, P.J., not participating. Order entered.

Richard Vaughn Johnson, Jr. v. The Mississippi Bar; LC Case #: 2007-B-2005; Disposition: The motion to dismiss filed by the Mississippi Bar is denied. Under Mississippi Rule of Discipline 25 and Mississippi Rule of Discipline 12.8, the Bar shall investigate Johnson's claim that his competency has been restored, it shall fully answer Johnson's Motion for Reinstatement, and the Bar shall appear at a hearing before this Court, should the Court decide that a hearing is necessary. Such investigation shall be conducted and such answer to Johnson's Motion for Reinstatement shall be filed on or before Friday, December 7, 2018, no later than 5:00 o'clock p.m. Johnson's request for oral argument is denied. Order entered.