Opinions delivered
January 6, 2000
Haire v. State (Brown, J.) CR98-1438
Evidence -- Admission of circumstantial evidence of intent to rob not an abuse of discretion; statements properly admitted under exception to Ark. R. Evid. 803(3). [HTML, WP5.1]
Harmon v. State (Imber, J.) CR 98-1354
Evidence -- Identification; substantial evidence existed linking appellant to crime; evidence supported conclusion that appellant acted with purpose of causing serious physical injury; appellant failed to overcome competent-evidence presumption. [HTML, WP5.1]
Jones v. State (Corbin, J.) CR98-1091
Criminal procedure -- Evidence sufficient for jury to reach conclusion that appellant murdered victim for purpose of avoiding or preventing arrest for crime of aggravated robbery; Ark. R. Crim. P. 37 relief not warranted. Supplemental opinion upon denial of petition for rehearing. (February 10, 2000) [HTML, WP5.1]
In Re: Sections 3a. and 14e. of the Regulations of the Board of Certified Court Reporter Examiners (Per Curiam)
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DONALD L. CORBIN, JUSTICE:
CR98-1091. Jack Harold Jones v. State of Arkansas, from White Circuit. Affirmed. Smith, J., not participating. (10 PAGES PUBLISHED) Supplemental opinion upon denial of petition for rehearing. (February 10, 2000) [HTML, WP5.1]
ROBERT L. BROWN, JUSTICE:
CR98-1438. Darrell Haire v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Sixth Division. Affirmed. Smith, J., not participating. (8 PAGES PUBLISHED) [HTML, WP5.1]
ANNABELLE CLINTON IMBER, JUSTICE:
CR98-1354. Trent Harmon v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Seventh Division. Affirmed. Arnold, C.J., Thornton, J., and Special Justice Bud Cummins dissent. Corbin, J., not participating. (17 PAGES + 2-PAGE DISSENT PUBLISHED) [HTML, WP5.1]
99-1249. Newcourt Financial, Inc. et al. v. Canal Insurance Company, from Crawford Circuit. Appellant's motion for attorney's fees. Passed until case submitted.
99-1249. Newcourt Financial, Inc. et al. v. Canal Insurance Company, from Crawford Circuit. Appellant's motion for clarification. Passed until case submitted.
CR98-456. Robert Earl Blackwell v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Fifth Division. Appellant's motion to file belated petition for rehearing is denied.
CR99-112. Chad Hilderbrand v. State of Arkansas, from Pope Circuit. Appellee's motion to dismiss appeal is granted.
CR99-614. Veronica Butler v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Fifth Division. Appellee's motion to file a substituted brief to comply with Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 4-3(h) is granted.
CR99-999. James A. Ferguson v. State of Arkansas, from Woodruff Circuit. Motion of Patrick J. Benca for entry of appearance. Noted.
CR99-999. James A. Ferguson v. State of Arkansas, from Woodruff Circuit. Appellant's motion to supplement the record is granted.
CR99-1083. Frank Crae v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Seventh Division. Appellee's motion to dismiss appeal is granted.
CR99-1137. Martin Blake Skarda v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Fourth Division. Motion of Patrick J. Benca for entry of appearance. Noted.
CR99-1304. Harold Johnson v. State of Arkansas, from Sevier Circuit. Appellant's motion for appeal bond pending appeal is denied.
CR99-1418. State of Arkansas v. Vincent Fernell Hopes, from Pulaski Circuit, First Division. Motion for rule on the clerk is granted.
99-1118. Harry W. Andrews v. Willis H. Sargent, Warden et al, from Lincoln Circuit. Appellee's motion to dismiss appeal is granted.
99-1156. Arvin Brad Stanley v. State of Arkansas, from Jackson Circuit. Appellee's motion to dismiss appeal is granted.
99-1217. Julia D. Jones et al. v. Fairfax Abraham, Jr. et al., from Clark Chancery. Appellants' motion to file supplemental brief is granted. Arnold, C.J., not participating.
99-1406. Phillip Clark v. Elizabeth Clark, from Garland Chancery. Motion for rule on the clerk is denied.
99-1429. Justin Putman v. State of Arkansas, from Sebastian Chancery, Fort Smith District. Motion to proceed in forma pauperis is granted.
In Re: Sections 3a. and 14e. of the Regulations of the Board of Certified Court Reporter Examiners. See per curiam this date. (1 PAGE PUBLISHED) [HTML, WP5.1]
99-1494. Estate of Merlen Watson, Deceased v. Honorable Mackie M. Pierce, Probate Judge, from Pulaski Probate, Sixth Division. Motion to expedite hearing is granted. Petition for writ of prohibition and writ of mandamus is denied without prejudice. Arnold, C.J., and Corbin and Imber, JJ., not participating. (Proceedings of December 27, 1999)
99-1496. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company v. Honorable Morris Thompson, Circuit Judge et al., from Pulaski Circuit, Fifth Division. Petition for writ of mandamus, or in the alternative, for a writ of certiorari is denied without prejudice. Glaze and Corbin, JJ., not participating. (Proceedings of December 27, 1999)
PETITIONS FOR REHEARING:
CR98-1394. State of Arkansas v. Robert A. Robbins, from Craighead Circuit, Western District.
99-235. Wayne Fraley et al. v. Williams Ford Tractor & Equipment Company, from Washington Circuit.
99-644. Charlsie Johnson Luttrell and Lois Pruitt v. City of Conway, from Faulkner Chancery.
99-1353 and 99-1364. Joseph Dean et al. v. Honorable Randall L. Williams, Judge et al., from Phillips Circuit.
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PETITIONS FOR REVIEW:
CR99-1370. Vera Ann Arnold v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Fourth Division.
99-1261. Christopher Clark (Deceased) v. Sbarro, Inc., from Workers' Compensation Commission.
99-1368. Greg England v. Sara Lee Hosiery, from Workers' Compensation Commission.
99-1395. James Earl Ross et al. v. Irene Newman, from White Chancery.
99-1413. Conagra, Inc. v. Vida Strother, from Independence Circuit.
99-1422. Martha S. Davis v. Office of Child Support Enforcement, from Randolph Chancery.
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CR96-362. Jack Gordon Greene v. State of Arkansas, from Johnson Circuit. Motion for extension of time for return of writ of certiorari.
CR97-1536. Arty Richards v. State of Arkansas, from Yell Circuit, Northern District. Motion of Michael L. Allison to withdraw as attorney for appellant.
CR98-1281. Christina Marie Riggs v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Fourth Division. Appellant's motion for enlargement of time to file attorney's fee motion.
CR98-1394. State of Arkansas v. Robert A. Robbins, from Craighead Circuit, Western District. Appellee's motion for clarification.
CR98-1394. State of Arkansas v. Robert A. Robbins, from Craighead Circuit, Western District. Appellee's motion to compel compliance with writ of certiorari.
CR99-340. Donald R Frazier v. State of Arkansas, from Jefferson Circuit. Petition for writ of certiorari to complete the record.
CR99-1347. William Otis Smith v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Seventh Division. Appellant's motion to supplement the record and stay briefing schedule.
CR99-1442. Carolyn Arnett v. State of Arkansas, from Greene Circuit. Motion to file a belated appeal.
CR99-1457. Mishon Laron Wright v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, First Division. Motion to file a belated appeal.
99-28. Lake View School District No. 25 of Phillips County, Arkansas et al. v. Mike Huckabee, Governor of the State of Arkansas et al., from Pulaski Chancery, Second Division. Appellants' motion requesting disqualification.
99-878. Sharlett Craig v. Bonita Carrigo, from Pulaski Probate, First Division. Appellee's motion for extension of time to file brief.
99-1217. Julia D. Jones et al. v. Fairfax Abraham et al., from Clark Chancery. Appellees' motion for taxation of costs and attorneys fees.
99-1249. Newcourt Financial, Inc. et al. v. Canal Insurance Company, from Crawford Circuit. Appellee's motion to file supplemental brief.
99-1327. Bob Cole Bonding v. State of Arkansas, from Sebastian Circuit, Fort Smith District. Appellant's motion for extension of time and to relieve counsel.
99-1353 and 99-1364. Joseph Dean et al. v. Honorable Randall L. Williams, Judge et al., from Phillips Circuit. Petitioners' motion to file belated petition for rehearing.
99-1387. Oscar Stilley v. Sharon Priest, Secretary of State, an Original Action. Petition pursuant to Arkansas Constitution Amendment Seven.
99-1387. Oscar Stilley v. Sharon Priest, Secretary of State, an Original Action. Motion for extension of time to respond to petition.
99-1387. Oscar Stilley v. Sharon Priest, Secretary of State, an Original Action. Respondent's motion to dismiss.
99-1435. Jerry Lee Bogard et al. v. Arkansas Soil & Water Conservation Commission et al., from Arkansas Circuit, Southern District. Appellees' motion to dismiss appeal.
99-1451. L. Lynn Hogue, Individually et al. v. James Neal, Executive Director et al., an Original Action. Petition for writ of mandamus.
99-1458. Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP, et al. v. The American Tobacco Company et al., from Pulaski Chancery, Sixth Division. Appellee's motion to expedite appeal.
99-1458. Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach LLP et al. v. The American Tobacco Company et al., from Pulaski Chancery, Sixth Division. Appellees' motion to substitute record.
99-1501. Zelma Reed v. Charles D. Hunley et al., from Pope Probate. Motion for rule on the clerk.
99-1515. State of Arkansas et al. v. Zanone Properties, from Crittenden Chancery. Appellants' joint motion to consolidate appeals.
00-4. Steve Lamont Womack v. Office of Child Support Enforcement et al., from Pulaski Chancery. Motion to proceed in forma pauperis.
99-297. Floyd Villines, Pulaski County Judge et al. v. Nora Harris, from Pulaski Circuit, Third Division. Argued orally.
99-1262. Arkansas Public Defender Commission v. Honorable David Burnett, Judge, from Craighead Circuit, Western District. Argued orally.
CR98-1312. Kenneth Joel Rushing v. State of Arkansas, from Miller Circuit.
CR99-64. Tommy McIntosh v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Fourth Division.
CR99-85. Jimmy Lynn Pyle et al. v. State of Arkansas, from Baxter Circuit.
CR99-88. Andra Gaines v. State of Arkansas, from Crittenden Circuit.
99-1432. Dick Barclay, Director, Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration v. Farm Credit Services et al., from Pulaski Chancery, Sixth Division.