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Walker v. W.L. Turner Trucking, Inc.

Citations: 687 So. 2d 764; 1996 Miss. App. LEXIS 213; 1996 WL 787409Docket: No. 94-CA-00278-COA

Court: Court of Appeals of Mississippi; April 9, 1996; Mississippi; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Appeal No. 8093 pertains to a judgment rendered on December 10, 1993, by Judge John Leslie Hatcher in the Coahoma County Circuit Court. The appellant, represented by Dana J. Swan and Ralph E. Chapman, contested the ruling, while the appellee was represented by William O. Luckett, Jr. and N.J. McMullen, Jr. The appellate court, consisting of Judges Thomas, Coleman, and McMillin, affirmed the lower court's decision. Chief Justice Fraiser and Justices Bridges, Barber, Diaz, Payne, and Southwick concurred with the majority opinion, while Justice King dissented.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review and Affirmation

Application: The appellate court reviewed and affirmed the judgment of the lower court, indicating agreement with the original decision.

Reasoning: The appellate court, consisting of Judges Thomas, Coleman, and McMillin, affirmed the lower court's decision.

Judicial Dissent in Appellate Decisions

Application: A dissenting opinion was filed, demonstrating a disagreement with the majority's decision to affirm the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: Chief Justice Fraiser and Justices Bridges, Barber, Diaz, Payne, and Southwick concurred with the majority opinion, while Justice King dissented.