Opinions delivered
April 3, 2008
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JIM HANNAH, CHIEF JUSTICE:
07-909. Thomas G. Carmody and Dr. Norman C. Savers, Jr., as Co-Administrators of the Estate of Helen Virginia Coan, Deceased, and on Behalf of the Heirs of Helen Virginia Coan v. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., from Ouachita Circuit. Motion to Dismiss Appeal Denied; Affirmed. PUBLISHED [PDF]
TOM GLAZE, JUSTICE:
07-969. R.J. Chiodini v. David Lock, from Stone Circuit. Affirmed. PUBLISHED [PDF]
DONALD L. CORBIN, JUSTICE:
CR07-919. State of Arkansas v. Gloria Jean Crawford, from Van Buren Circuit. Reversed on Direct Appeal; Affirmed on Cross-Appeal. PUBLISHED [PDF]
ROBERT L. BROWN, JUSTICE:
07-1150. Shannon West v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and C.W. and B.W., Minor Children, from Washington Circuit. Certified Question Answered. Remanded to Court of Appeals. PUBLISHED [PDF]
ANNABELLE CLINTON IMBER, JUSTICE:
07-340. Jane Bevans v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, from Pulaski Circuit, Sixth Division. Dismissed. PUBLISHED [PDF]
PER CURIAM ORDERS
REVIEWS DENIED: Petitions for review were denied today in the following cases.
07-1208. Aon Risk Services, Inc. of Arkansas v. John Meadors, from Pulaski Circuit, Sixth Division.
07-1280. Hugg & Hall Equipment Company v. Ronald C. Standley et al., from Workers’ Compensation Commission.
08-243. Troy Lindemood v. Arkansas Department of Human Services, from Craighead Circuit, Western District. (Appellee)
08-243. Troy Lindemood v. Arkansas Department of Human Services, from Craighead Circuit, Western District. (Attorney ad litem)
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CR07-495. Brian Vinson v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Seventh Division. Motion to be relieved as counsel; motion to proceed in forma pauperis. Motions granted. See per curiam this date. PUBLISHED [PDF]
08-312. M.H., a Juvenile v. State of Arkansas, from Franklin Circuit, Northern District. Motion for belated appeal and motion for anonymity. Remanded to the circuit court for evidentiary hearing. See per curiam this date. PUBLISHED [PDF]
08-312. M.H., a Juvenile v. State of Arkansas, from Franklin Circuit, Northern District. Motion to be entered as attorney of record. Motion denied without prejudice. See per curiam this date. PUBLISHED [PDF]
CR08-112. Timothy Wallace v. State of Arkansas, from Saline Circuit. Motion for rule on clerk is granted.
07-394. Benton County, Arkansas v. City of Bentonville et al., from Benton Circuit. Motion to supplement brief of appellee City of Siloam Springs is denied. See Rule 5-1.
07-805. Gloria Preston, Administratrix of the Estate of Richard L. Preston and Gloria Preston, Individually et al. v. Fred E. Stoops, Sr. et al., from Sebastian Circuit, Greenwood District. Rebriefing ordered. See per curiam this date. PUBLISHED [PDF]
07-909. Thomas Carmody et al. v. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. et al., from Ouachita Circuit. Motion to dismiss appeal is denied. See opinion this date.
07-1143. John David Terry v. John A. White et al., from Washington Circuit. Appellant's motion to supplement abstract. Granted to file substituted brief. See Rule 4-2(b)(2).
08-73. Stark Ligon, As Executive Director of the Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct v. Oscar Stilley, Arkansas Bar No. 91096, an Original Action. Respondent's motion for recusal with conditional demand for hearing is denied.
08-315. Andre Kelly v. Deborah Ford, from Ouachita Circuit. Motion for rule on clerk. Remanded. See per curiam this date. PUBLISHED [PDF]
07-748. Frank DeJulius et al. v. Paul Sumner et al., from Lonoke Circuit. Co-appellant Christa Brunst’s motion to dismiss is granted. Brown, J., not participating.
CR08-393. Brian K. Walker v. Honorable Marion A. Humphrey, Circuit Judge, from Pulaski Circuit, First Division. Petition for writ of prohibition is denied without prejudice.
CR88-05. Milton Jones v. State of Arkansas, from Jefferson Circuit. Pro se motions for reconsideration of denial of petition for leave to reinvest jurisdiction in the trial court to consider a petition for writ of error coram nobis, to depose witness and to supplement motion for reconsideration. Motion to supplement granted; motion to depose witness denied; motion for reconsideration denied. See per curiam this date. UNPUBLISHED [PDF]
CR06-550. Mark Anthony Holsombach v. State of Arkansas, from Van Buren Circuit. Pro se petition to proceed in the trial court with Rule 37.1 petition. Petition dismissed. See per curiam this date. UNPUBLISHED [PDF]
CR08-97. Samuel Edward David v. State of Arkansas, from Hot Spring Circuit. Pro se motions for trial transcript and extension of time to file appellant’s brief. Appeal dismissed; motions moot. See per curiam this date. UNPUBLISHED [PDF]
CR08-98. Reginald C. Mitchell v. State of Arkansas, from Arkansas Circuit, Northern District. Pro se motion for extension of time to file appellant’s brief. Appeal dismissed; motion moot. See per curiam this date. UNPUBLISHED [PDF]
CR08-249. Dallas Gene Roy v. State of Arkansas, from Independence Circuit. Pro se motion to proceed in forma pauperis and for appointment of counsel. Motion to proceed in forma pauperis moot; motion for appointment of counsel denied. See per curiam this date. UNPUBLISHED [PDF]
07-1204. Gregory Fisher v. Gaylon Lay, from Lincoln Circuit. Pro se motion to hold appeal in abeyance and for extension of time to file reply brief. Appeal dismissed; motion moot. See per curiam this date. UNPUBLISHED [PDF]
In Re: Supreme Court Committee on Automation. See per curiam this date. PUBLISHED [PDF]
Judge Vann Smith, 6th Judicial Circuit, of Little Rock, Judge Sherry Burnett of 7th Judicial Circuit, of Malvern, and Mr. David A. Danielson of Fayetteville, are appointed to the Supreme Court Committee on Automation for four-year terms to expire on October 31, 2011. The court thanks these new members for accepting appointment to this important committee.
The court expresses its appreciation to Judge Chris Williams of Malvern, Robert Thompson of Paragould, and Judge Robert Abney of Des Arc, whose terms have expired, for their service to the committee.
MOTIONS SUBMITTED
PETITIONS FOR REHEARING:
07-356. State of Arkansas v. Hatchie Coon Hunting & Fishing Club, Inc., from Poinsett Circuit.
07-740. FirstPlus Home Loan Owner 1997-1 et al. v. Stacy Bryant et al., from Greene Circuit.
07-790. Frank Myers v. David Yingling and Venice Yingling, from White Circuit.
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PETITIONS FOR REVIEW:
07-1275. Laura Graftenreed v. Kaity Wood, from Cross Circuit.
07-1290. Susan D. Brunetti v. Timmy D. Brunetti, from Arkansas Circuit, Northern District.
07-1345. Ronald Clark et al. v. Richard Readnour et al., from Faulkner Circuit.
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08-71. Stark Ligon, As Director of the Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct v. Horace Alvin Walker, Arkansas Bar No. 82169. Horace Alvin Walker is ordered to appear and show cause today at 9:00 a.m.
CR05-746. Milton Morris v. State of Arkansas, from Sevier Circuit. Motion for release of evidence for evidentiary testing.
CR07-1178. Alfred L. Brown v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, First Division. Appellee's motion to file supplemental brief.
CR08-322. Genre Page v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, First Division. Motion to be relieved as attorney for appellant and stay briefing schedule.
CR08-356. Robert Lee Williams v. State of Arkansas, from Nevada Circuit. Motion for rule on clerk.
CR08-356. Robert Lee Williams v. State of Arkansas, from Nevada Circuit. Motion to be relieved as counsel for appellant.
07-1078. Eugene E. Lasecki v. Casey D. Sanders et al., from Baxter Circuit. Appellant's motion to reconsider striking of appellant's brief from the record.
07-1096. John David Terry v. John A. White et al., from Washington Circuit. Appellant's motion for simultaneous consideration.
07-1143. John David Terry v. John A. White et al., from Washington Circuit. Appellant's motion for simultaneous consideration.
07-1146. Warren Wallring et al. v. Humnoke Farms, Ltd., from Lonoke Circuit. Appellee's motion to dismiss.
07-1179. Johnny Paul Dodson v. Larry Norris, Director, Arkansas Department of Correction, an Original Action. Request for clarification of applicability of Ark. S. Ct. Rule 5-2 to this case or this court's cases.
07-1179. Johnny Paul Dodson v. Larry Norris, Director, Arkansas Department of Correction, an Original Action. Motion for brief time.
08-33. Dollarway Patrons For Better Schools et al. v. Dollarway School District et al., from Jefferson Circuit. Appellants' motion to file belated brief.
08-155. John Byrer v. Joan Colvard, from Polk Circuit. Resubmission of motion for rule on clerk.
08-164. Sharon McGhee et al. v. Arkansas State Board of Collection Agencies, from Pulaski Circuit, Seventh Division. Motion by AARP, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, and the Center for Responsible Lending to file a brief amici curiae.
08-164. Sharon McGhee et al. v. Arkansas State Board of Collection Agencies, from Pulaski Circuit, Seventh Division. Motion by the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association to file amicus curiae brief.
08-217. Michael H. Spurlock et al. v. C. Michael Riddell, from Pope Circuit. Appellant's motion for reconsideration.
08-377. In Re: R. Kyle Ipson, Arkansas Bar No. 85199, an Original Action. Petition for voluntary surrender of law license.
08-382. Dardanelle and Russellville Railroad Company v. Honorable Grisham Phillips, Circuit Judge, from Saline Circuit. Petition for writ of prohibition or in the alternative for certiorari.
08-396. Simpson Housing Solutions, LLC et al. v. Juan C. Hernandez et al., from Washington Circuit. Petition for writ of certiorari to complete the record.
SUBMISSIONS
07-748. Frank DeJulius et al. v. Paul Sumner et al., from Lonoke Circuit. Argued orally.
CR07-319. Eric Flowers v. State of Arkansas, from Miller Circuit.
CR07-851. James Flowers v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Seventh Division.
CR07-1063. John Seely v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, Fourth Division.
CR07-1080. Deandra Laron Stephenson v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski Circuit, First Division.
07-242. John F. Payne v. Susan France, from Pulaski Circuit, Ninth Division.