Mississippi Case Commentaries

Wilson Smith v. Jackson Construction Co.: Redefining Permanent Disability in Workers' Compensation

Date: Aug 13, 1992

Wilson Smith v. Jackson Construction Co.: Redefining Permanent Disability in Workers' Compensation Introduction The case of Wilson Smith v. Jackson Construction Company and Fireman's Fund Insurance...

Admissibility of Hearsay Statements by Child Witnesses in Abuse Cases: Jones v. State of Mississippi

Date: Jul 30, 1992

Admissibility of Hearsay Statements by Child Witnesses in Abuse Cases: Jones v. State of Mississippi Introduction Clayton Michael Jones v. State of Mississippi (606 So.2d 1051) is a pivotal case...

Jones v. Mississippi: Reevaluating Aggravating Circumstances and Mental Impairment in Death Penalty Sentencing

Date: Jul 23, 1992

Jones v. Mississippi: Reevaluating Aggravating Circumstances and Mental Impairment in Death Penalty Sentencing Introduction Gregory Montecarlo JONES v. STATE of Mississippi (602 So. 2d 1170) is a...

Reaffirmation of Aiding and Abetting Liability and Confidential Informant Disclosure Standards in Fred Fleming v. State of Mississippi

Date: Jun 18, 1992

Reaffirmation of Aiding and Abetting Liability and Confidential Informant Disclosure Standards in Fred Fleming v. State of Mississippi Introduction The case of Fred Fleming v. State of Mississippi...

Ormond v. State of Mississippi: Clarifying Indictment Requirements for Habitual Offender Sentencing

Date: Jun 18, 1992

Ormond v. State of Mississippi: Clarifying Indictment Requirements for Habitual Offender Sentencing Introduction Ormond v. State of Mississippi is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Affirmation of Breach of Contract in Warwick v. Matheney Establishes Enhanced Standards for Contract Termination Based on Third-Party Approvals

Date: Jun 11, 1992

Affirmation of Breach of Contract in Warwick v. Matheney Establishes Enhanced Standards for Contract Termination Based on Third-Party Approvals Introduction In the landmark case of James E. Warwick...

Amendment of Restrictive Covenants in Bayou View: Establishing Procedural Compliance and Material Change

Date: Jun 4, 1992

Amendment of Restrictive Covenants in Bayou View: Establishing Procedural Compliance and Material Change Introduction The case of City of Gulfport and Bayou View Homeowners Association v. S.R....

Constructive Notification and Employee Negligence in Store Premises Liability: Munford, Inc. v. Fleming

Date: Apr 23, 1992

Constructive Notification and Employee Negligence in Store Premises Liability: Munford, Inc. v. Fleming Introduction MUNFORD, INC. v. Bettie Fleming is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Mississippi Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations in Prolonged Sexual Abuse Cases by Stepparents

Date: Apr 16, 1992

Mississippi Supreme Court Clarifies Statute of Limitations in Prolonged Sexual Abuse Cases by Stepparents Introduction In the landmark case of Bertram Lawrence Morris, Jr. a/k/a Bert Morris, Jr. v....

Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Felonious Receipt of Stolen Property: Tommy Williams v. State of Mississippi

Date: Apr 2, 1992

Mississippi Supreme Court Upholds Felonious Receipt of Stolen Property: Tommy Williams v. State of Mississippi Introduction In the landmark case of Tommy Williams v. State of Mississippi, the Supreme...

BALFOUR v. STATE of Mississippi: Upholding Constitutional Rights in Capital Murder Trials

Date: Mar 26, 1992

BALFOUR v. STATE of Mississippi: Upholding Constitutional Rights in Capital Murder Trials Introduction BALFOUR v. STATE of Mississippi, 598 So. 2d 731 (Miss. 1992), is a landmark case adjudicated by...

CLEMONS v. STATE of Mississippi: Limits on Appellate Reweighing of Aggravating Circumstances in Death Penalty Cases

Date: Mar 19, 1992

CLEMONS v. STATE of Mississippi: Limits on Appellate Reweighing of Aggravating Circumstances in Death Penalty Cases Introduction CLEMONS v. STATE of Mississippi is a pivotal case decided by the...

Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in Hansen v. State: Upholding Death Sentence Amid Procedural Objections

Date: Dec 19, 1991

Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in Hansen v. State: Upholding Death Sentence Amid Procedural Objections Introduction Tracy Alan Hansen v. State of Mississippi (592 So. 2d 114) is a landmark...

Lowery v. Guaranty Bank: Mississippi Supreme Court Highlights Fiduciary Obligations and Insurance Policy Ambiguities in Credit Life Cases

Date: Dec 12, 1991

Lowery v. Guaranty Bank: Mississippi Supreme Court Highlights Fiduciary Obligations and Insurance Policy Ambiguities in Credit Life Cases Introduction Lowery v. Guaranty Bank and Trust Company is a...

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