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Timestamp: 2019-04-20 08:13:54+00:00

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The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellees is denied.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Joseph Keys is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Brandon Smith and Kimberly Wolfe Smith is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Dickinson, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Consuelo Moreno Ratliff is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
Marquis Charleston's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens and King, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellants is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Deny: King, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by James Earl Polk, Jr., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
Appellant's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Robert E. Lewis, Jr., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: King, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Timothy Burns is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by David Jackson is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Coleman, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis is granted. The Application for Leave to File Motion to Vacate Conviction and Sentence is denied. Agree: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Disagree: Kitchens and King, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
The Petition for Review of Order Denying Recusal Motion Pursuant to Rule 48B of the Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure filed by the Hinds County Board of Supervisors is denied. All Justices Agree. Order entered.
Timothy McCoy's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
In The Matter of The Estate of James Oldrum Smith, Jr., Deceased: Lela Smith Flowers, Christopher Stanton Smith, and Christy Noah as Administrator of the Estate of Jinx P. Smith, Jr. v. Todd A. Boolos as Successor Trustee of the J.O. Smith, Jr., Family Trust, Patrick Raymond Smith, Ernest Lane, III, Trustmark National Bank, Big River Shipbuilders, Inc., Yazoo River Towing, Inc., Steve Sessums, and Vicksburg Plant Food, Inc.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellants is denied. Randolph, P.J., not participating.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for the Petitioners is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Maxwell, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J., and Beam, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Jermaine Rogers is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
This Court granted the petition for writ of certiorari to review the judgment and opinion of the Court of Appeals. Now before the Court is a Joint Motion to Dismiss Appeal. The appeal and the writ of certiorari in this case are dismissed with the parties to bear their own costs. King, J., for the Court. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Barry Mabus is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Zachary Cozart is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Lamar, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
The second Motion for Rehearing, which is treated as a Petition for Writ of Certiorari is dismissed. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Richard A. Simoneaux is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J., and Kitchens, J. Order entered.
Abel Dedeaux's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Cheryl Ogunbor is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J. Order entered.
The Motion for Termination of Counsel and Other filed by Appellant Timothy Nelson Evans, pro se, is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered 11/18/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Daniel Roy Snyder is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Jeanette B. Ringo is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Nortrax South, Inc. v. Thornhill Forestry Service, Inc.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari of Appellee, Thornhill Forestry Service, Inc., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J., and Coleman, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Review Upon Writ of Certiorari filed by Wesley Gene Patrick is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Albert L. McDonald is denied. To Deny: Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Dismiss: Waller, C.J., Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. Order entered.
The Motion to Seal and/or Disclose Documents is granted in part. Upon request, Exhibit 28 shall be temporarily unsealed to allow access by counsel for the State of Mississippi. After counsel has viewed or, if requested, copied the information, Exhibit 28 must be resealed. This information shall remain confidential except for what is required by counsel to assert specific errors in briefs or like documents. If practicable, counsel may use either juror numbers or fictitious names. To Grant in Part: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered 11/17/16.
Walter Griffith, Jr., Commerce and Industry Insurance Company and Bomac Electric, Inc. v. Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Jeycob England is granted. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Carol Gray v. Eric Graham, M.D. and Michelle Graham, N.P.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Eric Graham, M.D., and Michelle Graham, N.P. is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellants is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Eric Pelletier's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is granted. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Waller, C.J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Dillon Williams is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Arthur and April Randallson is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Dickinson, P.J., Coleman and Maxwell, JJ., would grant.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Cynthia Kuljis is granted. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the State of Mississippi is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J., and Lamar. Order entered.
Before the en banc Court, Dora's applications for leave to proceed in the trial court are denied. Dora's Petition for Writ of Mandamus is dismissed as moot. All Justices Agree. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Bernard Hubbard is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Mississippi Department of Audit, Stacey Pickering, Jim Hood, Chris Lott, David Huggins, Melissa C. Patterson, Joseph A. Runnels, Jr., Sandra R. Chestnut and Harold E. Pizzetta, III v. Gulf Publishing Company, Inc.
Gulf Publishing, Inc.'s Petition for Writ of Certiorari is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Kitchens and Maxwell, JJ. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ., would grant.
Melissa C. Patterson, Stacey Pickering, Individually, David Huggins, Individually, Chris Lott, Individually, Mississippi Department of Audit, Stacey Pickering in his official capacity as State Auditor for the State of Mississippi, Harold E. Pizzetta, III, Mississippi Department of Marine Resources, Joseph A. Runnels, Jr., Sandra R. Chesnut and Jim Hood v. Gulf Publishing Company, Inc.
Jessie Freeman's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Daniel H. Frank is denied. To Deny: Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Waller, C.J., and King, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Kitchens and King, JJ., would grant.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Tommy Meisner is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Charles Edward Wilson is denied. To Deny: Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Waller, C.J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J., would grant.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Waller, C.J., King and Coleman, JJ., would grant.
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District, Inc., and the Mississippi Association of Planning and Development Districts, Inc.'s Joint Motion to Strike Appellant's Reply in Support of Petition for Rehearing is dismissed as moot. Order entered.
The Petition for Interlocutory Appeal by Permission, filed by Petitioners, is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered.
Adrian Moore's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
Before the Court, en banc, is "Robert Smith's Motion to Assign Additional Case (Hinds Circuit Court No. 16-120) to Circuit Judge Larry Roberts" is dismissed as moot. "Robert Smith's Motion Requesting the Court to Direct the Clerk to Send Copy of Exhibits to Smith" is granted insofar as it is available on the electronic docket. The motion of Gannett River States Publishing Corporation, d/b/a The Clarion-Ledger, to intervene and open sealed Exhibit A to Judge Weill's aforementioned response is granted. Agree: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Kitchens, J. Order entered 10/21/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Natyyo Gray is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Michael Kirby and William T. Heimer is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Dickinson, P.J., and Coleman, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Kitchens, J., would grant.
Maria Thompson's Petition for Interlocutory Appeal and Motion to Stay Trial Court Proceedings is denied. Maria Thompson's Motion for Expedited Ruling on Motion to Stay Trial Court Proceedings is dismissed as moot. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered 10/19/16.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellee is denied. Dickinson, P.J., and Coleman, J., would grant. Waller, C.J., not participating.
Christopher Anderson's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Earnest Varnado, Jr., pro se, is denied. To Deny: Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Waller, C.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Robert H. Hardin, Jr., is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Motion for Appointment of Counsel is remanded to the trial court for determination. The request for discovery is dismissed without prejudice as there has been no leave granted to proceed on a Petition for Post-Conviction Relief. Agree: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Permission to Appeal Interlocutory Order filed by counsel for Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto, Inc., is granted. The Notice of Appeal is deemed to have been filed, and the filing fee is due and payable to the Clerk of this Court. The appeal shall proceed in accordance with M.R.A.P. 10 and 11. The motions seeking joinder in the Petition for Permission to Appeal Interlocutory Order, filed by Shiva S. Natarajan, M.D., and Dr. Raul Vasant Sonone, M.D., Ki-Mun Chang, M.D., and Eduardo C. Cabigao, M.D., are granted. To Grant Interlocutory Appeal and Joinder: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Deny Interlocutory Appeal and Dismiss Joinder as Moot: Lamar, Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered.
The Petition for Review of Order Denying Recusal Motion Pursuant to Rule 48B filed by Karl Banks is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: King, J. Not Participating: Kitchens, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed pro se by Appellant is denied. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered.
Justin Holmes's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., and Coleman, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Randolph, P.J. Disposition: Per Curiam Affirmance. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ., Concur. Dickinson, P.J., not participating.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Darex Antonio Chester is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Kitchens, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Mark Schlepphorst is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Daniel Rollings is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Application for Leave to file Motion for Post-Conviction Collateral Relief filed by Cherelle L. German is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Kenneth K. Stallings is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Kenneth R. Goldsmith is dismissed. Order entered.
Before the Court en banc, the Motion for Briefing Schedule on Remand filed by Appellant is granted. Appellant's brief is due on November 8, 2016. Appellee's brief is due on December 8, 2016. Appellant's reply brief is due on December 22, 2016. Order entered 9/15/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by William T. Kelley, Individually and d/b/a William T. Kelley, LLC is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Coleman, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Smith v. Union Carbide Corporation f/k/a Union Carbide Plastics & Chemicals Company, Inc.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Patrick Dantre Fluker, pro se, is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Christopher D. Lee is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J. Not Participating: Dickinson, P.J. Order entered.
Greg Canerdy's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Christopher Benoman is dismissed as untimely. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari of the Appellant filed by counsel for James Terry Campbell is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Motion to Stay Proceedings to Allow Discovery and Motion for Funding for Discovery filed by Petitioner is granted in that Petitioner may file his request for discovery and funding in the Amite County Circuit Court. Petitioner's post-conviction proceedings in this Court are stayed until March 24, 2017. Petitioner must file any supplement to his Motion for Leave to File Successive Petition for Post-Conviction Relief by that date. Respondent will have until May 26, 2017, to respond to Petitioner's supplement. Petitioner will have until June 26, 2017, to file a rebuttal. Agreed: All Justices. Order entered 9/15/16.
Kenney v. Foremost Insurance Co.
The Petition for Interlocutory Appeal filed by Ferguson & Associates Architects, P.A. and G.G. Ferguson, AIA is granted. The Order of the Chancery Court of Hinds County, cause no. G2015-1793 w/4, dated May 16, 2016, which denied Ferguson's Motion to Dismiss, or Alternatively, to Transfer, is reversed and this matter remanded for transfer to the circuit court. The notice of appeal having been deemed filed, the filing fee is due and payable to the Clerk of this Court. The Motion for Leave to File Reply in Support of Petition for Interlocutory Appeal filed by Ferguson & Associates Architects, P.A. and G.G. Ferguson, AIA is dismissed as moot. Respondent, JWRBR Properties, LLC is taxed with all costs of this appeal. Agreed: All Justices. Maxwell, J., for the Court. Order entered 9/15/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed on behalf of George Affleck by the Office of the State Public Defender, Indigent Appeals Division is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the City of Corinth, Mississippi is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Coleman, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
McKean v. Yates Engineering Corp.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Linda Carlson is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman, and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by William Robert McMickle is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Appellees' Writ of Certiorari filed by G. Todd Burwell and Latham & Burwell, PLLC is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Enlargement of Time and Leave to File Brief of Amicus Curiae filed by the Institute for Justice is dismissed. To Dismiss: All Justices. Order entered.
Griffith v. Entergy Mississippi, Inc.
In The Matter of The Estate of James Oldrum Smith, Jr.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Charles Greg Davis is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Bradley A. McElroy, Sr., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J., and Coleman, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Gregory Wilbanks is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Robert W. Stratton, Sr., is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Appellants Motion for Rehearing is denied. Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J., would grant.
Appellant's Motion to Strike Portions of Warrior Energy's Response brief is denied. See opinion of this Court handed down this date.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Derrick Johnson is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellees' is denied.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellee, Dr. Lloyd Gordon, M.D., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Paul F. Jones is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by James B. Ladner is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., and Coleman, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Sean Land is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Timothy Wilson is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Certiorari Review filed pro se by Maxine Smith is granted. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens and King, JJ. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Order entered.
Before the Court en banc is the Estate of Talmadge Littlejohn's Motion to Recall Mandate and to Amend Judgment. The motion is dismissed as untimely. Agree: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Disagree: Kitchens and Maxwell, JJ. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Adrel Ryan Tutwiler is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
In Re: Ralph Arnold Smith, Jr. and North Central Mississippi Regional Cancer Center, Inc.
The Petitioner's Petition for Recusal of Supreme Court Justice and for Review under the Structural Error Standard is dismissed. Kitchens and Coleman, JJ., Not Participating. Order entered 8/11/16.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellants is denied.
The Appellant's Petition for Recusal of Supreme Court Justice and for Review under the Structural Error Standard seeking the recusal of Justice James W. Kitchens is denied. Kitchens and Coleman, JJ., Not Participating. Order entered 8/11/16.
Kinney v. So. Mississippi Planning & Development District, Inc.
Honorable Larry E. Roberts, Senior Status Judge is hereby specially appointed Special Judge to preside and conduct proceedings in the above reference cases pursuant to and by authority of Mississippi Code Annotated, Section 9-1-105 which states that the Chief Justice may, with the advice and consent of a majority of the Justices of the Mississippi Supreme Court, appoint a Special Judge. Honorable Larry E. Roberts shall preside as Special Circuit Judge for any and all matters, motions, or actions involving the grand jury and/or administrative duties of Robert Shular Smith, the Hinds County District Attorney, pending or subsequently filed, including any related criminal actions, until further order of the Court. The Clerk of this Court shall transmit copies of this order to the Honorable Larry E. Roberts, Special Circuit Judge the Honorable Winston L. Kidd the Honorable Jeff Weill, Sr. the Honorable Tomie T. Green, and the Honorable William A. Gowan, Jr., Judges of and for the Circuit Court of Hinds County, and to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hinds County, who is directed to file this Order and deliver copies to all counsel of record in said case. Upon the conclusion of these cases in the trial court, the Special Judge shall promptly forward a copy of the final judgments or other orders of final disposition by mail or email to the Court Administrator, Supreme Court of Mississippi, P.O. Box 117, Jackson, MS 39205, hsaunders@courts.ms.gov. Agree: All Justices. Corrected Order Appointing Special Judge entered 8/11/16.
The Mississippi Attorney General's Motion for Clarification Regarding Appointment of Special Judges is dismissed as moot. To Dismiss As Moot: All Justices. Order entered 8/11/16.
Before the Court, en banc, is the Mississippi Attorney General's Motion for Extraordinary Writ and for Appointment of Special Judge and for Supplemental Relief. The State's motion to file the aforementioned motion under seal is dismissed as moot, as the motion was physically filed under seal and, pursuant to M.R.A.P. 48A(c), it shall remain sealed until unsealed by order of this Court. The State's motion for an extraordinary writ disqualifying the Hinds County District Attorney, Robert Shuler Smith, and his Assistant District Attorneys from attending the grand jury in Hinds County is dismissed without prejudice to be presented to Special Circuit Judge Larry E. Roberts in the Hinds County Circuit Court. The State's motion to hold in abeyance any ruling on "Robert Smith's Motion for Writs of Prohibition and Mandamus with Respect to Order Stripping Him of His Duties as District Attorney" is denied. The State's motion for the appointment of a Special Judge is dismissed as moot. The State's motion to disqualify Attorney Jim Waide as counsel for District Attorney Smith is dismissed without prejudice to be filed in the trial court. Agree: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Dexter Johnson is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Larry Walker is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens and King, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by James Gandy, Jr., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Anita White's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: King and Maxwell, JJ. Order entered.
Amfed National Insurance Co. v. NTC Transportation, Inc.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Jim Doe is denied.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Antonio Vashon Smith is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Melvin Chandler is dismissed. To Dismiss: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., and King, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered 8/04/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Marlene Zernee McCoy is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Deldrick Carroll is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Dickinson, P.J., and Kitchens, J., would grant.
Randolph, P.J. Disposition: Per Curiam Affirmance. Appellants are taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ., Concur.
Honorable Larry E. Roberts, Senior Status Judge, is specially appointed Special Judge to preside and conduct proceedings in the above referenced cases pursuant to and by authority of Mississippi Code Annotated, Section 9-1-105 which state that the Chief Justice may, with the advice and consent of a majority of the Justices of the Mississippi Supreme Court, appoint a Special Judge. Honorable Larry E. Roberts shall preside as Special Circuit Judge for any and all matters, motions, or actions involving the grand jury and/or administrative duties of Robert Shuler Smith, the Hinds County District Attorney, pending or subsequently filed, including any related criminal actions, until further order of this Court. The Clerk of this Court transmit copies of this order to the Honorable Larry E. Roberts, Special Circuit Judge the Honorable Winston L. Kidd the Honorable Jeff Weill, Sr. the Honorable Tomie T. Green, and the Honorable William A. Gowan, Jr., Judges of and for the Circuit Court of Hinds County, and to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Hinds County, who is directed to file this Order and deliver copies to all counsel of record in said case. Upon the conclusion of these cases in the trial court, the Special Judge shall promptly forward a copy of the final judgments or other orders of final disposition by mail or email to the Court Administrator, Supreme Court of Mississippi, P. O. Box 117, Jackson, MS 39205, hsaunders@courts.ms.gov. Agree: All Justices. Order entered 8/04/16.
Honorable James D. Bell, Senior Status Judge is hereby specially appointed Special Judge to preside and conduct proceedings in the above referenced case pursuant to and by authority of Mississippi Code Ann. Section 9-1-105 which states that the Chief Justice may, with the advice and consent of a majority of the Justices of the Mississippi Supreme Court, appoint a Special Judge. The Clerk of this Court transmit copies of this order to the Honorable James D. Bell, Special Judge the Honorable William L. "Bill" Skinner the Honorable Melvin V. Priester, and the Honorable LaRita Copper-Stokes, Judges of and for the County Court of Hinds County, and to the Clerk of the County Court of Hinds County, who is directed to file this Order and deliver copies to all counsel of record in said case and to parties not represented by counsel. Upon the conclusion of this case in the trial court, the Special Judge shall promptly forward a copy of the final judgment or other order of final disposition by mail or email to the Court Administrator, Supreme Court of Mississippi, P.O. Box 117, Jackson, MS 39205, hsaunders@courts.ms.gov. Agree: All Justices. Order entered 8/04/16.
The Petition for Interlocutory Appeal filed by Petitioner is granted. The Holmes County Circuit Court's order, dated April 25, 2016, cause no. 2009-0414, which reinstates appeal no. 2011-TS-01038, is vacated. The notice of appeal having been deemed filed, the filing fee is due and payable to the Clerk of this Court. The Respondents are taxed with costs of this appeal. To Grant and Render: All Justices. Maxwell, J., for the Court. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Hulen S. Perilloux is dismissed. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Jeremy Wade Holloway is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Bryn Ellis is denied. To Deny: Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: King, J. Not Participating: Waller, C.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Calvin Hunter is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: King, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the State of Mississippi is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Dickinson, P.J., King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Synecca Malone is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Lee Voulters is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., King and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Pearl River County is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Coleman, J. Not Participating: Dickinson, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Robert E. Coleman is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Application for Leave to Proceed in the Trial Court with Motion to Vacate Convictions filed by Timothy Stratton is denied. The Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Timothy Stratton is dismissed as moot. Approve: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Object: Kitchens, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Mitchell P. Smith and Horace Hoyt Smith is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Within thirty days of the entry of this order, the Appellant and Appellee shall file with the Clerk of this Court a supplemental brief, not to exceed twenty-five pages in length, addressing the issues stated in the order. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered 7/22/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Nathaniel Walden, pro se, is granted. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Order entered.
Clarence Anderson's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
River Oaks Hospital's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: Waller, C.J. Not Participating: Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Order entered.
Joseph and Tina Davidson's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Oral Argument/Joinder in Appellee's request for oral argument filed on behalf of the Mississippi Economic Council, the Mississippi Municipal League, and the Mississippi Manufacturers Association is denied. Order entered.
The Motion for Leave to file Brief of Amici Curiae filed by BBC Baymeadows, LLC Sunchase of Ridgeland, Ltd. Everest Pinebrook, L.P. Rainbow/Ridgeland, LLC RR Apartments, LLC and Jordan Ridge, LLC Oakbrook, LLC Park Place Ridgeland, LLC Trace Apartments, L.P. and The Mark Apartments, L.P., is dismissed. To Dismiss: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Deny: King, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for the Petitioners is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Kitchens and King, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered on 7/01/16.
Travon Brown's Petition for Writ to Raise Post-Conviction Issue on Appeal, Motion to Clarify Chief Issue & Prevent Another Miscarriage of Justice, and Petition to Correct Pending Submissions are dismissed without prejudice as directed herein. Agree: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered 7/06/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by William Michael Jordan is granted. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Daniel Zales's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, J. Not Participating: Waller, C.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered 7/06/16.
Mississippi State Representative House Speaker, Philip A. Gunn v. Representative J. P. Hughes, Jr.
The Unopposed Motion of the Mississippi House of Democratic Caucus for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae in Support of Appellee Representative J.P. Hughes, Jr., is granted as directed herein. The parties may file a response to the amicus brief within seven days of entry of this order. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Lamar, J. Order entered 7/07/16.
This appeal is dismissed upon entry of this order. Costs of appeal, if any, are taxed to the Appellant. To Dismiss Appeal: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Object to Dismissal: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered 7/07/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Eugene Washington is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Kenneth Ray Chipley is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Mississippi Department of Revenue is denied.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Paul Johnson is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Roger Lynn Neely is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Christopher Wayne Eaves's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Percy Tate is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the State of Mississippi is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Beam, J. Disposition: Per Curiam Affirmance. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Maxwell, JJ., Concur.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Lennie Dingler and Lesia Dingler is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Kimberlee Michelle Bratcher is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Hudspeth Regional Center and Mississippi State Agencies Self-Insured Workers' Compensation Trust is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., and Beam, J. To Deny: Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Dickinson, P.J., and Kitchens, J., not participating.
The Motion for Leave to File Brief as Amicus Curiae in Support of Appellant by Tate Reeves, in his capacity as the Lieutenant Governor of the State of Mississippi is granted and the amicus brief shall be accepted for filing. The parties may file a response to the amicus brief within seven days of entry of this order. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ, Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Lamar, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellee is denied. Randolph, P.J., would grant. Maxwell, J., not participating.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellees and Cross-Appellants is denied. Kitchens and King, JJ., would grant.
Ryan Simmons's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Hubert Fulton, Jr., pro se, is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Bobby Leonard Gray is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Lamar and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
On the Court's own motion, the parties are required to submit supplemental briefs in accordance with the instant order within thirty days from the date of the order. Kitchens and King, JJ., do not join. Order entered 6/10/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for the petitioners is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Dickinson, P.J., and Lamar, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Henry J. Parker, Jr., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance is denied. Kitchens and King, JJ., would grant. Beam, J., not participating.
The Motion to Lift Stay and to Remand to State Court for Further Proceedings or, Alternatively, Motion to Add to the Record on Appeal filed by J.P. Hughes, Jr., is dismissed in part and denied in part. Agree: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Lamar, J. Corrected En Banc Order entered on 6/03/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Courtney R. Logan is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Theotus Barnett is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens and King, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
H.A.S. Electrical Contractors, Inc. v. Hemphill Construction Company, Inc.
The Unopposed Motion to Stay Briefing on the Petition for Post-Conviction Relief filed by Petitioner is granted. Briefing of Petitioner's Petition for Post-Conviction Relief by this Court will be stayed until August 1, 2016. Order entered on 5/27/16.
Mississippi State Representative House Speaker, Phillip A. Gunn v. Representative J. P. Hughes, Jr.
The Motion to Lift Stay and to Remand to State Court for Further Proceedings or, Alternatively, Motion to Add to the Record on Appeal filed by J.P. Hughes, Jr., is dismissed in part and denied in part. Agree: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Lamar, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Dickinson, P.J., Lamar and Coleman, JJ., would grant. Waller, C.J., and Maxwell, J., Not Participating.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Alphonzo Cortez Garth is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Tommy Ames is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Robert Bufford is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellant is denied.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellee is denied. Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J., Not Participating.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Joe Johnson is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Glenda Faye Owens, individually and on behalf of Brandon Townsel is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Lamar and Kitchens, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion to Seal Documents filed by Caleb Corrothers is denied. All Justices Agree. Order entered.
Terry Pitchford's Motion to Supplement the Record and for Stay Pending Supplementation of the Record is granted. Within thirty (30) days of the entry of this order, Pitchford shall file certified copies of the transcripts. Costs shall be assessed to Grenada County. Pitchford's brief is due to be filed within forty (40) days of the filing of the supplemental record. To Grant: All Justices. Order entered on 5/23/16.
The Motion for Determination Regarding Rule 22 Qualification is dismissed without prejudice to Johnson's right to seek relief in the trial court under Rule 22(d) as amended. The Motion to Strike the State's response is dismissed as moot. All Justices Agree. Order entered on 5/19/16.
The Motion for a Determination of Rule 22 Qualification is dismissed without prejudice to Kassoff's right to seek relief in the trial court under Rule 22(d) as amended. The Motion to Strike the State's response is dismissed as moot. All Justices Agree. Order entered on 5/19/16.
The Petition for Interlocutory Appeal from the Circuit Court Order Denying Post-Conviction Discovery filed by Petitioner is denied. All Justices Agree. Order entered on 5/20/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Charles Kuebler is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certioari filed by James David Fortenberry is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Dillard Harvey is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Robert Sutton is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Coleman, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Howard Industries, Inc., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Bobby C. Sanders, Jr., is dismissed. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Catherine Ann Watts is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Ouida J. Claiborne is dismissed. Order entered.
Cardie Blackwell a/k/a Cardie B. Blackwell v. Howard Industries, Inc.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Christopher Grady is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion to Unseal Documents and Suspend the Briefing Schedule filed by the Appellee is granted. The aforementioned documents shall be unsealed, and the State's brief shall be filed within thirty days of entry of this Order. All Justices Agree. Order entered on 5/10/16.
The parties are directed to file supplemental briefs, due on the following schedule: Within thirty days of the date of this order, the Appellant shall file its supplemental brief, not to exceed twenty-five pages within thirty days of the service of Appellant's supplemental brief, the Appellee shall file its supplemental brief, not to exceed twenty-five pages within fourteen days of the service of the Appellee's supplemental brief, the Appellant may file a supplemental reply brief, not to exceed ten pages. Order entered on 5/05/16.
Stribling Investments, LLC v. Mike Rozier Construction Company, Inc.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellee is denied. Dickinson, P.J., would grant. Waller, C.J., and Maxwell, J., Not Participating.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Patrick Fluker is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellant is denied. Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ., would grant.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Jennifer Carter is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the Appellees was granted by order of this Court on February 22, 2016. Upon further review, the Court finds that there is no need for additional consideration, and that the writ of certiorari should be dismissed. On the Court's own motion, the writ of certiorari is dismissed. Maxwell, J., Not Participating. King, J., for the Court. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Stewart Chase Vaughn is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Demetrious Averett is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by High Sierra Tax Sale Properties, LLC, and GJ Tax Sale Properties, LLC, is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Margaret Byrd v. Kenneth Stubbs, M.D.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Margaret Byrd is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens and King, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by James Brett Holmes is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Michael Ducksworth is dismissed. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Michael Leroy Knight, pro se, is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by William Dewayne Savell is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Dickinson, P.J., Agrees with Separate Written Statement Joined by Kitchens and King, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order and Separate Written Statement entered.
Steven Hall's Application for Leave to Proceed in the Trial Court is dismissed in part and denied in part. To Dismiss in Part and Deny in Part: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered.
In the Interest of: J.T.
The Court finds that Lesley Loree Spence is in contempt of court for her failure to file her portion of the transcript in this appeal and for her failure to comply with M.R.A.P. 11. The Court directs Ms. Spence to file her portion of the transcript in this appeal by April 29, 2016. The Court finds that Ms. Spence should be sanctioned in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), to be paid unto the Clerk of this Court within thirty days of the entry of this order. The Court refers this matter to the Board of Certified Court Reporters so that it may engage in such investigation and take such disciplinary action as it deems appropriate. The Clerk of the Court shall provide copies of this order to Lesley Loree Spence and the attorneys of record. Order entered on 4/14/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Leta D. Collins is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari and Motion for Trial by Jury filed by Erika L. Felter is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Mississippi Public Service Commission is denied. Not Participating: Maxwell, J.
The Motion for Appointment of Counsel is remanded to the trial court for determination. The Motion for Circuit Court Jurisdiction over Discovery Matters is dismissed as not being properly before the Court. Order entered on 4/06/16.
Roop v. Southern Pharmaceuticals Corp.
The Unopposed Motion to Stay Post-Conviction Proceedings filed by Petitioner is granted. Petitioner's supplement to the Motion for Leave to Proceed in the Trial Court is due on July 13, 2016. The response of Respondent is due on September 12, 2016. Order entered on 3/31/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by James Douglas McKnight is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Philip A. Gunn, Speaker of the House of the Representatives v. Representative J. P. Hughes, Jr.
The Order Granting Temporary Restraining Order and Setting Case for Hearing Pursuant to Rule 65(b) dated March 23, 2016, at 4:15 p.m., in cause number 16-198, is hereby dissolved and all proceedings in the circuit court in this matter are hereby stayed until further order of this Court. To Agree: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Kitchens, King, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Lamar, J. Order entered on 3/24/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Antwine Equality Graves is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Kimberlee Williams is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Daniel S. Fillingame is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Maxwell, J., not participating. Order entered.
Tamara Glenn, Individually, as Administratrix for the Estate of Mattie Hazel Aldridge, and on Behalf of the Wrongful Death Beneficiaries for Mattie Hazel Aldridge v. James T. Peoples, M. D.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Kitchens and King, JJ., would grant. Waller, C.J., Not Participating.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Timothy Michael Snowden is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Randolph, P.J. Maxwell, J., not participating. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ., would grant. Maxwell, J., not participating.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Pat Harrison Waterway District is denied. Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ., would grant. Beam, J., not participating.
Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Derrick Newell was granted by order of this Court on December 10, 2015. Upon further consideration, the Court finds that there is no need for further review and that the writ of certiorari should be dismissed. On the Court's own motion, the writ of certiorari is dismissed. Kitchens and King, JJ., Disagree. Maxwell, J., Not Participating. Waller, C.J., for the Court. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Shannon Rayner is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for Trevor Hoskins is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: King, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Gibson v. Williams, Williams & Montgomery, P.A.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Compfirst/L.C. Industries and Legion Insurance Company is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellee is denied.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ., would grant.
King, J. Disposition: Per Curiam Affirmance. Appellant taxed with costs of appeal. Votes: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Coleman, Maxwell and Beam, JJ., Concur.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by William Henderson is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Eric Brown's Petition for Writ of Certiorari is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Lamar and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellants David Ruppert and Paul Franken is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Withdrawal of Motion to Stay Proceedings in Circuit Court Pending Interlocutory Review filed by Alan Dale Walker is granted. The Motion to Stay Proceedings in Circuit Court Pending Interlocutory Review filed by Walker is dismissed upon entry of this order. Order entered.
The Motion to Recall the Mandate is granted, the Motion to Alter or Amend the Judgment or For Other Necessary Relief is granted in part, this Court's prior opinion is withdrawn, this opinion is substituted in its place, and the remainder of the Motion to Alter or Amend the Judgment or For Other Necessary Relief is stricken. See Opinion of this Court handed down this date.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by David Heath is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Grant: Lamar, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by City of Picayune, Mississippi is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. Not Participating: Dickinson, P.J., and Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, et al., is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., King, Coleman and Beam, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Lamar and Kitchens, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Secretary of State's Motion to Dismiss Appeal filed in Cause No. 2016-EC-00163-SCT is dismissed as moot. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Mississippi Supreme Court filed by Appellee, Regions Bank is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens and King, JJ. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., and Coleman, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered on 2/11/16.
Barbara L. Crawford shall appear before this Court on February 25, 2016, at 10:30 a.m., at the Carroll Gartin Justice Building in Jackson, Mississippi, and show cause why she should not be held in contempt for failure to fulfill her duties as court reporter. Order entered on 2/12/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Toulman D. Boatwright, Jr., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Stanley v. Scott Petroleum Corp.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Christopher Deans is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Richard White is granted. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., and Lamar, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by William Dwayne Salter is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellant is denied. Maxwell, J., not participating.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Ronnie L. Boyd is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchen, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Pierce and Maxwell, JJ. Order entered on 1/29/16.
Thong Le's Motion for Leave to Proceed in the Trial Court with a Second Petition for Post-Conviction Relief is granted. Le may file a petition for post-conviction relief in the circuit court on his claim that trial counsel provided constitutionally ineffective representation by failing to investigate and present mitigation evidence. This motion should be filed within sixty days of the issuance of this Court's mandate. Le is denied leave to proceed on his other claims. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchen, King and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Pierce and Maxwell, JJ. Dickinson, P.J., for the Court. Order entered on 1/29/16.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Appellants, David Glen Nunnery and Jene' Nunnery is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar and King, JJ. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., and Coleman, J. Not Participating: Kitchens, Pierce and Maxwell, JJ. Order entered on 1/29/16.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellee is denied. Randolph, P.J., and Maxwell, J., not participating.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by counsel for the Mississippi Department of Transportation is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Claiborne County is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Pierce and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Elbert Davis is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Howard Industries, Inc., is granted. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Pierce and Coleman, JJ. To Deny: Dickinson, P.J., Kitchens and King, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Kimberly C. Sellers is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by William Avery is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Tommy Vitela, Sr., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Before the Court, en banc, is the Motion for Clarification regarding State of Mississippi's Motion for In Persona Hearing to determine qualifications of counsel pursuant to Rule 22 of the Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure filed by Petitioner is denied. Also, before the Court is the Motion to Strike the Reply in Support of Petitioner's Motion for Clarification regarding the State of Mississippi's Motion for an In Persona Hearing to determine qualifications of counsel pursuant to Rule 22 of the Mississippi Rules of Appellate Procedure and Exhibits A, B, and C filed by Respondent is denied. Order entered.
Jabariakias Cunningham's Application for Post-Conviction Relief, or Application for Leave to Proceed in the Trial Court for Relief is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Coleman and Maxwell, JJ. To Dismiss: Dickinson, P.J., and Pierce, J. To Grant: Kitchens and King, JJ. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Charles Gallagher and Anita Gallagher is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
Westford Asset Management, LLC, Adams International Trading, LTD and Jefferson Holdings International, Inc. v. Batson & Brown, Inc.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Batson and Brown, Inc., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, King and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: Kitchens, J. Not Participating: Randolph, P.J., Pierce and Maxwell, JJ. Order entered.
The Unopposed Motion to Withdraw Exhibit and Substitute Stipulation filed by Appellee is granted. The Motion for Attorneys' Fees filed by Appellee is granted. Regions Insurance, Inc., shall recover from William L. Painter and John A. Chalk, Jr., jointly and severally, the sum of $21,710.50 for attorneys' fees and costs incurred in this appeal. Order entered.
The Motion to Dismiss Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by the Appellant on November 2, 2015, is granted. Order entered.
This matter comes before the en banc Court on the Court's own motion. The Court has determined that supplemental briefing is necessary to resolve this case. The Court hereby orders Judge Skinner on his own behalf or through counsel, and invites all parties and the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, to brief whether the Mississippi Rules of Evidence apply in youth court sexual abuse adjudication hearings. All briefs shall be simultaneously filed within ten days of entry of this order. Order entered.
Tammie J. Crossley, John Templet, Jr. and XL Public Adjusters, Inc. A Mississippi Corporation v. Chrissi D. Moore, Individually and as Shareholder of and for and on Behalf of XL Public Adjusters, Inc.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Tammie J. Crossley, John Templet, Jr., and XL Public Adjusters, Inc., is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: King, J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by Ruben Orlando Benitez is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: Dickinson, P.J. Not Participating: Maxwell, J. Order entered.
The Motion for Extension of Time to File Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Lester Fisher is granted. Order entered.
Marcia Marie and Donald Marie, Jr. v. Heather North, M.D., and Gulfshore Medical Consultants, P.A.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by the Appellants is denied. Dickinson, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens and King, JJ., would grant. Maxwell, J., not participating.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Helen Robinson is denied. To Deny: Waller, C.J., Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens and Coleman, JJ. To Grant: King, J. Not Participating: Pierce, J. Order entered.
Leslie Terry Singley, Brenda Taylor Singley and Indemnity Insurance Company of North America v. Trinity Highway Products, LLC, Key LLC, Atwood Fence Company, Inc., Bryson Products, Inc., E-Tech Testing Services, Inc., Central Fabricators, Inc., and Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Leslie Terry Singley, et al., is denied. To Deny: Dickinson and Randolph, P.JJ., Lamar, Kitchens, Pierce, King and Coleman, JJ. Not Participating: Waller, C.J. Order entered.
Randy Williams, Gary Mathis, Larry James Mitchell, Rayford James Williams, Terry T. Roberts, Earnest Weathersby, Charles Gatlin, Ava C. Fox, Curtis Harville, Willie Ben Williams, Jr., Chester Gregory Hopson, Vincent Jerod Holloway, James A. Griggs, Demetrius R. Givens, Willie James Marshall, Curtis Lee Hill and Larry O'Neal Williams v. Clark Sand Company, Inc.
The Motion for Rehearing filed by Appellants is denied. Kitchens and King, JJ., would grant. Maxwell, J., not participating.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Michael Sullivan is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Houston Lee Jones is denied. To Deny: All Justices. Order entered.
The Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed pro se by William Tedder is dismissed. Order entered.
The Motion for Appointment of Counsel is remanded to the trial court for determination. The Motion for Appointment of Judge is dismissed. The Motion for Circuit Court Jurisdiction Over Discovery Matters is denied. All Justices Agree. Order entered.
The Petition for Interlocutory Appeal filed by Vermeer MidSouth, Inc., and Jonathan Donahoe is denied. To Deny: Randolph, P.J., Lamar, Kitchens and King, JJ. To Grant: Waller, C.J., Dickinson, P.J., Pierce and Coleman, JJ. Order entered.

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