Mississippi Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Death Sentence for Juvenile Without Prior Record in FOSTER v. STATE of Mississippi

Date: Aug 19, 1994

Affirmation of Death Sentence for Juvenile Without Prior Record in FOSTER v. STATE of Mississippi Introduction FOSTER v. STATE of Mississippi, 639 So.2d 1263 (Miss. 1994), is a landmark case in the...

Affirming the 'Prior Similar Incidents' Rule for Foreseeability in Premises Liability: W.B. Crain v. Cleveland Lodge

Date: Aug 12, 1994

Affirming the 'Prior Similar Incidents' Rule for Foreseeability in Premises Liability: W.B. Crain v. Cleveland Lodge Introduction The case of W.B. CRAIN v. CLEVELAND LODGE 1532, Order of Moose, Inc....

Validation of School Bonds: Upholding Procedural Compliance and Voter Intent

Date: Aug 5, 1994

Validation of School Bonds: Upholding Procedural Compliance and Voter Intent Introduction The case of Paul Shipman et al. v. North Panola Consolidated School District addresses critical issues...

Supreme Court of Mississippi Abolishes "Open and Obvious" Defense in Negligence Claims

Date: Jul 22, 1994

Supreme Court of Mississippi Abolishes "Open and Obvious" Defense in Negligence Claims Introduction The case of Tony THARP and United States Fidelity Guaranty Company v. BUNGE CORPORATION,...

Equitable Distribution and Alimony in James Michael Hemsley v. Elizabeth M. Hemsley

Date: Jul 8, 1994

Equitable Distribution and Alimony in James Michael Hemsley v. Elizabeth M. Hemsley Introduction The case of James Michael Hemsley v. Elizabeth M. Hemsley (639 So. 2d 909, Supreme Court of...

Establishment of Equitable Distribution Guidelines in Mississippi: Ferguson v. Ferguson, Sr.

Date: Jul 8, 1994

Establishment of Equitable Distribution Guidelines in Mississippi: Ferguson v. Ferguson, Sr. Introduction In the landmark case Billy Cle v. Ferguson, Sr. (639 So. 2d 921), decided by the Supreme...

Equitable Division and Visitation Rights in Chamblee v. Chamblee: An In-Depth Commentary

Date: Jun 3, 1994

Equitable Division and Visitation Rights in Chamblee v. Chamblee: An In-Depth Commentary Introduction The case of Sheila Rozina Phillips Chamblee v. David Glenn Chamblee, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Mississippi Supreme Court Reaffirms Necessity of Lesser Included Offense Instructions

Date: Jun 3, 1994

Mississippi Supreme Court Reaffirms Necessity of Lesser Included Offense Instructions Introduction The case of Ira Joe Perry v. State of Mississippi, 637 So.2d 871 (Miss. 1994), presents a...

Reaffirmed Requirements for Creditor Notification in Probate: Vann v. Mississippi Neurosurgery, P.A.

Date: Apr 15, 1994

Reaffirmed Requirements for Creditor Notification in Probate: Vann v. Mississippi Neurosurgery, P.A. Introduction The case of In the Matter of the Estate of Richard Petrick, Deceased. Alice Vann,...

Non-Disclosure of Critical Expert Evidence and the Right to a Fair Trial: Harrison v. State of Mississippi

Date: Apr 15, 1994

Non-Disclosure of Critical Expert Evidence and the Right to a Fair Trial: Harrison v. State of Mississippi Introduction The landmark case of Henry Lee Harrison v. State of Mississippi, 635 So. 2d 894...

Ensuring Due Process in Suspension of Inmate Visitation Privileges: An Analysis of Ste v. Puckett

Date: Apr 15, 1994

Ensuring Due Process in Suspension of Inmate Visitation Privileges: An Analysis of Ste v. Puckett Introduction Ste v. Puckett, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Mississippi in April 1994, addresses...

Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction and Death Sentence in Ronnie Lee Conner v. State of Mississippi

Date: Mar 18, 1994

Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction and Death Sentence in Ronnie Lee Conner v. State of Mississippi Introduction The case of Ronnie Lee Conner v. State of Mississippi (632 So.2d 1239) presents a...

Restitution and Indigency in Criminal Sentencing: Insights from Luther Frank Green v. State of Mississippi

Date: Jan 21, 1994

Restitution and Indigency in Criminal Sentencing: Insights from Luther Frank Green v. State of Mississippi Introduction Luther Frank Green v. State of Mississippi (631 So. 2d 167) is a pivotal case...

Strict Liability in Product Defect Cases: Genuine Issues of Fact Prevent Summary Judgment

Date: Dec 17, 1993

Strict Liability in Product Defect Cases: Genuine Issues of Fact Prevent Summary Judgment Introduction The case of Willie B. Daniels v. GNB, Incorporated and Southern Battery Company of Mississippi,...

Public Policy Exception to Employment At-Will Doctrine: McArn v. Allied Bruce-Terminix Co.

Date: Nov 25, 1993

Public Policy Exception to Employment At-Will Doctrine: McArn v. Allied Bruce-Terminix Co. Introduction In the landmark case of James Garland McArn v. Allied Bruce-Terminix Company, Inc., 626 So. 2d...

Affirmation of Knowledge Sufficiency in Receipts of Stolen Property: McClain v. State of Mississippi

Date: Oct 8, 1993

Affirmation of Knowledge Sufficiency in Receipts of Stolen Property: McClain v. State of Mississippi Introduction The case of Lionel "Bo" McClain v. State of Mississippi, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Mississippi Supreme Court Clarifies Rule 606(b) Application for Juror Misconduct Motions

Date: Oct 1, 1993

Mississippi Supreme Court Clarifies Rule 606(b) Application for Juror Misconduct Motions Introduction The case of Dixie S. Gladney, Administratrix of the Estate of Charles H. Gladney and Dixie S....

Presumption of Undue Influence in Confidential Relationships: Madden v. Farley Rhodes

Date: Sep 17, 1993

Presumption of Undue Influence in Confidential Relationships: Madden v. Farley Rhodes Introduction In Nancy Clay Madden v. Farley Rhodes, Executor of the Estate of Andrew A. Sierra, Deceased, the...

Judicial Restraint in Administrative Penalty Modifications: Insights from Mississippi CEQ v. Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors

Date: Jul 16, 1993

Judicial Restraint in Administrative Penalty Modifications: Insights from Mississippi Commission on Environmental Quality v. Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors Introduction The case of Mississippi...

Jury Impartiality and Admissibility of Gruesome Evidence: A Comprehensive Analysis of McNEAL v. STATE of Mississippi

Date: May 28, 1993

Jury Impartiality and Admissibility of Gruesome Evidence: A Comprehensive Analysis of McNEAL v. STATE of Mississippi Introduction The case of Donald Eugene McNEAL v. STATE of Mississippi (617 So. 2d...

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