Mississippi Case Commentaries

Mississippi Supreme Court Establishes Opinion Exception in Defamation Law by Overruling Meridian Star in Roussel v. Robbins

Date: Oct 4, 1996

Mississippi Supreme Court Establishes Opinion Exception in Defamation Law by Overruling Meridian Star in Roussel v. Robbins Disclaimer: This commentary is intended for informational purposes only and...

Validating Voluntary and Intelligent Guilty Pleas: Taylor v. State of Mississippi

Date: Oct 4, 1996

Validating Voluntary and Intelligent Guilty Pleas: Taylor v. State of Mississippi Introduction The case of Eddie Lee Taylor, Jr. a/k/a Eddie Taylor a/k/a Eddie L. Taylor, Jr. a/k/a Troy Williams v....

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Capital Murder Case Upholding Established Procedural Standards

Date: Sep 27, 1996

Affirmation of Death Penalty in Capital Murder Case Upholding Established Procedural Standards Introduction The case of Jeffrey Keller DAVIS v. STATE of Mississippi (684 So. 2d 643) adjudicated by...

WILLIAMS v. STATE of Mississippi: Reinforcing Procedural Barriers and Effective Use of Aggravating Circumstances in Death Penalty Sentencing

Date: Sep 20, 1996

WILLIAMS v. STATE of Mississippi: Reinforcing Procedural Barriers and Effective Use of Aggravating Circumstances in Death Penalty Sentencing Introduction In the landmark case of Jessie Derrell...

Hoops v. STATE of Mississippi: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Grand Jury Charges and Evidentiary Admissibility of Gang Affiliation

Date: Aug 23, 1996

Hoops v. STATE of Mississippi: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Grand Jury Charges and Evidentiary Admissibility of Gang Affiliation Introduction Hoops v. STATE of Mississippi, 681 So. 2d 521 (Miss....

Automobile Exception and Predisposition in Entrapment Defense: Analysis of Mer v. Sanders

Date: Aug 16, 1996

Automobile Exception and Predisposition in Entrapment Defense: Analysis of Mer v. Sanders Introduction Mer v. Sanders (678 So. 2d 663) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Mississippi on...

Affirmation of Conviction in Morgan v. State: Assessing Waiver of Rights and Sufficiency of Evidence

Date: Aug 16, 1996

Affirmation of Conviction in Morgan v. State: Assessing Waiver of Rights and Sufficiency of Evidence Introduction The case of Daryl Leonard Morgan v. State of Mississippi presents a critical...

Alimony Award in Conner Parsons v. Joyce McCaffrey Parsons: Analysis of Alimony Discretion and Evidentiary Support

Date: Jul 26, 1996

Alimony Award in Conner Parsons v. Joyce McCaffrey Parsons: Analysis of Alimony Discretion and Evidentiary Support Introduction The case of Conner Parsons v. Joyce Elaine McCaffrey Parsons revolves...

Da v. Blue: Upholding Procedural Integrity in Capital Murder Convictions

Date: Jun 7, 1996

Da v. Blue: Upholding Procedural Integrity in Capital Murder Convictions Introduction Da v. Blue, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Mississippi on June 6, 1996, stands as a pivotal case in the...

Negligence in Insurance Application Processing: Lovett v. Bradford

Date: May 31, 1996

Negligence in Insurance Application Processing: Lovett v. Bradford Introduction In the landmark case of Jimmy Lovett v. Roger Bradford, the Supreme Court of Mississippi addressed critical issues...

Importance of Habitual Offender Hearing Timing in Capital Murder Sentencing: C.W. Taylor v. State of Mississippi

Date: Apr 26, 1996

Importance of Habitual Offender Hearing Timing in Capital Murder Sentencing: C.W. Taylor v. State of Mississippi Introduction C.W. Taylor v. State of Mississippi (672 So.2d 1246) is a landmark case...

Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in the Commission of Sexual Battery and Procedural Bars: Walker v. State

Date: Apr 19, 1996

Affirmation of Capital Murder Conviction in the Commission of Sexual Battery and Procedural Bars: Walker v. State Introduction The case of Alan Dale Walker v. State of Mississippi (671 So. 2d 581)...

Enhanced Requirements for Indictments in Sexual Battery Cases: Analysis of Peterson v. State of Mississippi

Date: Apr 19, 1996

Enhanced Requirements for Indictments in Sexual Battery Cases: Analysis of Peterson v. State of Mississippi Introduction Niles Maxey Peterson v. State of Mississippi is a landmark case decided by the...

Supreme Court of Mississippi Reaffirms Proper Juror Exclusion Procedures in Death Sentencing: A Comprehensive Analysis of RUSSELL v. STATE

Date: Apr 12, 1996

Supreme Court of Mississippi Reaffirms Proper Juror Exclusion Procedures in Death Sentencing: A Comprehensive Analysis of RUSSELL v. STATE Introduction In the landmark case Willie RUSSELL v. STATE of...

Affirmation of Armed Robbery Conviction in Jones v. Mississippi: Legal Implications and Precedent Analysis

Date: Mar 15, 1996

Affirmation of Armed Robbery Conviction in Jones v. Mississippi: Legal Implications and Precedent Analysis Introduction Jones v. Mississippi is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Res Judicata and Bad Faith in Insurance Claims: Insights from AETNA Casualty and Surety Co. v. Mrs. Cherry Berry

Date: Feb 16, 1996

Res Judicata and Bad Faith in Insurance Claims: Insights from AETNA Casualty and Surety Co. v. Mrs. Cherry Berry Introduction In AETNA Casualty and Surety Company, City Insurance, Inc., and Burt...

Reaffirmation of Procedural Standards in Capital Murder: Ballenger v. Mississippi

Date: Feb 9, 1996

Reaffirmation of Procedural Standards in Capital Murder: Ballenger v. Mississippi Introduction The case of Vernice Ballenger v. State of Mississippi (667 So.2d 1242) adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Double Jeopardy Protection in Capital Murder Cases: Insights from William Joseph Holly v. State of Mississippi

Date: Feb 9, 1996

Double Jeopardy Protection in Capital Murder Cases: Insights from William Joseph Holly v. State of Mississippi Introduction William Joseph Holly v. State of Mississippi is a pivotal case decided by...

Affirmation of Hearsay Exceptions in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Ricky G. Eakes v. State of Mississippi

Date: Dec 22, 1995

Affirmation of Hearsay Exceptions in Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Ricky G. Eakes v. State of Mississippi Introduction The case of Ricky G. Eakes v. State of Mississippi (665 So.2d 852) adjudicated by...

Strengthening Enforcement Mechanisms for Support Obligations: Insights from Varner v. Varner

Date: Dec 1, 1995

Strengthening Enforcement Mechanisms for Support Obligations: Insights from Varner v. Varner Introduction The case of Donald Leo Varner, D.V.M. v. Barbara Riddell Varner (666 So. 2d 493), adjudicated...