Immunity Under the Mississippi Tort Claims Act in Davis v. Hoss et al. Introduction In Cindy Lou Davis and Roy Lee Davis v. Dr. Arthur A. Hoss and others, the Supreme Court of Mississippi addressed...
Reaffirming Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risk: Insights from Massey v. Tingle Introduction In the case of Rhonda Massey v. Ross Tingle d/b/a Columbus Speedway and John Does 1-5, adjudicated...
Foreseeability and Third-Party Beneficiary Status in Wrongful Death Claims: Rein v. Benchmark Construction and Others Introduction The case of F. Joseph "Jerry" Rein, Sr. and F. Joseph "Joey" Rein,...
Cumulative Error Analysis in Capital Murder Cases: Upholding Death Sentence in MICHELLE BYROM v. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI Introduction MICHELLE BYROM v. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI is a landmark case...
Supreme Court of Mississippi Upholds Death Sentences: Reaffirming Standards for Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and Evidence Admissibility in WILCHER v. STATE Introduction In the landmark case...
Adoption of Modified Daubert Standard in Eminent Domain: Mississippi Transportation Commission v. McLemore Introduction The case of Mississippi Transportation Commission v. Dennis McLemore and Tammy...
Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Depraved-Heart Murder Convictions in Harris Brothers Case Introduction The case of Billy Ray Harris, Jason Harris, and Charlie Harris v. State of Mississippi...
Equitable Distribution of Marital Assets: Insights from John Coleman Stewart v. Lisa Gail Stewart Introduction The case of John Coleman Stewart v. Lisa Gail Stewart, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Custody Modification Upholds Best Interest Standard in Parental Substance Abuse Cases Introduction Julie Ann Gray Johnson v. Michael E. Gray is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Affirmation of Death Sentence in Howell v. Mississippi: Comprehensive Analysis of Key Legal Controversies Introduction Marlon Latodd Howell (a/k/a Marlon Cox), the appellant, was convicted of capital...
Affirmation of Release Agreements in Settlement Cases: Analysis of Royer Homes of Mississippi, Inc. v. Chandeleur Homes, Inc. (857 So. 2d 748) Introduction The case of Royer Homes of Mississippi,...
Constructive Possession and Search Validity: Bettie Michelle Ginn v. State of Mississippi Introduction Bettie Michelle Ginn was convicted under a two-count indictment for possession of two or more...
Directed Verdict and Damages Remittitur in ENTERGY MISSISSIPPI, INC. v. BRENDA BOLDEN Introduction Entered on September 25, 2003, the case of ENTERGY Mississippi, Inc. v. Brenda Bolden was heard by...
Lauro v. Lauro: Reinforcing Equitable Distribution and Procedural Rigor in Mississippi Divorce Law Introduction Francis Joseph Lauro (hereinafter referred to as "Frank") appealed an unfavorable...
Affirmation of Standard Procedures in Denial of Expert Assistance: Townsend v. State of Mississippi Introduction Robert Lee Townsend v. State of Mississippi, 847 So.2d 825, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Reversed for Prosecution Overreach: Curtis Giovanni FLOWERS v. STATE of Mississippi Introduction Curtis Giovanni FLOWERS v. STATE of Mississippi (842 So. 2d 531), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Statute of Limitations and Fraudulent Concealment in Life Insurance Claims: Stephens v. Equitable Life Introduction The case Milton Stephens, Helen S. Stephens, and Henry E. Palmer v. The Equitable...
Establishing Independent Tort for Bad Faith Refusal under the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Act: Mississippi Power Light Co. v. Cook Introduction Mississippi Power Light Co. v. Kenneth D. Cook,...
Boutwell v. Boutwell: Redefining Marital Property Classification in Divorce Law Introduction The case of William Denton Boutwell v. Michelle Sekul Boutwell adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Unconscionability of Arbitration Clauses in Consumer Contracts: East Ford, Inc. v. James E. Taylor, Jr. Introduction East Ford, Inc. v. James E. Taylor, Jr., 826 So. 2d 709 (Miss. 2002), is a...