chancellor committed manifest error in Mississippi

51 Mississippi opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Mississippi courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (30)

Case	Followed	Cited
Ethridge v. Ethridgegreen miss · 1995 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001 2 sentences 2001Ethridge v. Ethridge, 648 So.2d 1143, 1145-46 (Miss. 1995). 2001Ethridge v. Ethridge, 648 So.2d 1143, 1145-46 (Miss.1995).	3	3
Ferguson v. Fergusongreen miss · 1994 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1995–2013 2 sentences 2013In Ferguson , the court stated that a spouse will be deemed to have materially contributed “by virtue of domestic services and/or earned income which both parties have enjoyed rather than invested[.]” Ferguson, 639 So.2d at 934 . 1997See Ferguson, 639 So.2d at 929 .	2	3
Johnson v. Johnsongreen miss · 1994 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2000–2002 2 sentences 2002According to Johnson v. Johnson, 650 So.2d 1281, 1287 (Miss.1994), to equitably 612 divide the assets pursuant to a divorce, a chancellor is directed as follows: Division of marital assets is now governed under the law as stated in Hemsley and Ferguson . 2000*According to Johnson v. Johnson, 650 So.2d 1281, 1287 (Miss. 1994), to equitably divide the assets pursuant to a divorce, a chancellor is directed as follows: Division of marital assets is now governed under the law as stated in Hemsley and Ferguson.	2	2
Morrow v. Morrowgreen miss · 1991 · cited in 3 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1993–1996 2 sentences 1996The standard applied to determine manifest error is well-settled in our jurisprudence. "[T]he Supreme Court will not reverse a chancellor's findings of fact where the Court finds those facts by substantial credible evidence in the record unless the chancellor committed manifest error." Morrow v. Morrow, 591 So.2d 829 (Miss. 1991). 1994The standard applied to determine manifest error is well-settled in our jurisprudence. "[T]he Supreme Court will not reverse a chancellor's findings of fact where the Court finds those facts by substantial credible evidence in the record unless the chancellor committed manifest error." Morrow v. Morrow, 591 So. 2d 829 (Miss. 1991).	1	3
Graham v. Grahamgreen missctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2002–2009 2 sentences 2009“Alimony awards are within the chancellor’s discretion, and we may not reverse unless we find the chancellor committed manifest error in his findings of fact and abused his discretion.” Graham v. Graham, 767 So.2d 277, 280 (¶ 7) (Miss.Ct.App.2000). 2002"Alimony awards are within the chancellor's discretion, and we may not reverse unless we find the chancellor committed manifest error in his findings of fact and abused his discretion." Graham v. Graham, 767 So.2d 277 (¶ 7) (Miss.Ct.App. 2000).	1	2
In re the Guardianship of the Estate of Lewisgreen missctapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021 1 sentence 2021She contends that the chancellor committed manifest error or, in the alternative, abused her discretion. ¶16. “[T]he purpose of guardianships and conservatorships is to provide an amount of protection to an individual who is, for a variety of reasons, unable fully to protect himself.” In re Guardianship of Estate of Lewis, 45 So. 3d 313, 318 (¶15) (Miss.	1	1
Story v. Allengreen missctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 2 sentences 2018Id. at 298-99 (¶ 21) (emphasis added). ¶ 36. 2018Id. at 299 (¶ 22) (emphasis added); accord Strait , 155 So.3d at 207-08 (¶¶ 39-40, 44). ¶ 37.	1	1
Travis Strait v. Kristy Lorenzgreen missctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 1 sentence 2018Id. at 299 (¶ 22) (emphasis added); accord Strait , 155 So.3d at 207-08 (¶¶ 39-40, 44). ¶ 37.	1	1
Williamson v. Williamsongreen missctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015See Williamson v. Williamson, 81 So.3d 262, 275 (¶¶ 23-25) (Miss.Ct.App.2012) (reversing an alimony award because the chancellor had not completed an equitable division of the marital property prior to considering alimony). 2015See Williamson v. Williamson, 81 So. 3d 262, 275 (¶¶23-25) (Miss.	1	1
Bredemeier v. Jacksongreen miss · 1997 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014“Unless the chancellor is manifestly wrong, his decision regarding attorney[’s] fees will not be disturbed on appeal.” Bredemeier v. Jackson, 689 So.2d 770, 778 (Miss.1997) (citations omitted).	1	1
Luse v. Lusegreen missctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014Id. at 663 (¶ 12).	1	1
Haralson v. Haralsongreen miss · 1986 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013 1 sentence 2013Because “the chancellor exceeded [her] statutory authority in granting a divorce on the ground of irreconcilable differences, we in effect ‘wipe the slate clean and put the parties back where they were prior to trial.’ ” Massingill, 594 So.2d at 1179 (quoting Haralson v. Haralson, 483 So.2d 378, 380 (Miss.1986)).	1	1
United Plumbing & Heating Co. v. Mosleygreen missctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 1 sentence 2011An appellant is required “to provide authority in support of an assignment of error.” Taylor v. Kennedy, 914 So.2d 1260, 1262 (¶ 4) (Miss.Ct.App.2005) (citing United Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. v. Mosley, 835 So.2d 88, 92 (Miss.Ct.App.2002)).	1	1
Taylor v. Kennedygreen missctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 1 sentence 2011An appellant is required “to provide authority in support of an assignment of error.” Taylor v. Kennedy, 914 So.2d 1260, 1262 (¶ 4) (Miss.Ct.App.2005) (citing United Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. v. Mosley, 835 So.2d 88, 92 (Miss.Ct.App.2002)).	1	1
McKee v. McKeegreen miss · 1982 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 1 sentence 2009Jay argues that the chancellor should not have awarded attorney’s fees to Lisa without first conducting an analysis of the factors set forth in McKee v. McKee, 418 So.2d 764, 767 (Miss.1982).	1	1
In Re Last Will and Testament of Lynngreen missctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 1 sentence 2008Miles v. Miles, 949 So.2d 774, 778 (¶ 16) (Miss.Ct.App.2006) (quoting In re Will of Lynn, 878 So.2d 1052, 1055 (¶ 11) (Miss.Ct.App.2004)).	1	1
Miles v. Milesgreen missctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008 1 sentence 2008Miles v. Miles, 949 So.2d 774, 778 (¶ 16) (Miss.Ct.App.2006) (quoting In re Will of Lynn, 878 So.2d 1052, 1055 (¶ 11) (Miss.Ct.App.2004)).	1	1
Veselits v. Cruthirdsgreen miss · 1989 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007 1 sentence 2007See, e.g., Veselits v. Cruthirds, 548 So. 2d 1312, 1315-16 (Miss. 1989) (affirming custody award to third party and chancellor’s refusal to terminate parental rights). 8 On the record before us, we cannot say the chancellor committed manifest error in refusing to terminate Tony’s parental rights.	1	1
Lambert v. Lambertgreen missctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005	1	1
City of Waynesboro v. McMichaelgreen missctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005	1	1
Passmore v. Passmoregreen missctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003	1	1
Johnson v. Blackgreen miss · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002	1	1
Powers v. Powersgreen miss · 1990 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001	1	1
Wilson v. Kinggreen miss · 1955 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
Daughtrey v. Daughtreygreen miss · 1985 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
Mount v. Mountgreen miss · 1993 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998	1	1
Brennan v. Brennangreen miss · 1994 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995	1	1
Collins by Smith v. McMurrygreen miss · 1989 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992	1	1
Mullins v. Ratcliffgreen miss · 1987 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991	1	1
Martin v. Adams, Et Ux.green miss · 1953 · cited in 1 Mississippi opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Mississippi. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

Case	Cited	Years
Purvis v. Purvis green miss · 1995 2 sentences 2011Purvis, 657 So.2d at 797 . ¶ 18. 2005Purvis, 657 So. 2d at 797 . ¶18.	2	2005–2011
Albright v. Albright green miss · 1983 2 sentences 2007The appellant argues that the chancellor committed manifest error when he misapplied Mabus v. Mabus, 847 So.2d 815 (Miss.2003), Riley v. Doemer, 677 So.2d 740 (Miss.1996), and Albright v. Albright, 437 So.2d 1003 (Miss.1983). 2007The appellant argues that the chancellor committed manifest error when he misapplied Mabus v. Mabus, 847 So.2d 815 (Miss.2003), Riley v. Doerner, 677 So.2d 740 (Miss.1996), and Albright v. Albright, 437 So.2d 1003 (Miss.1983).	2	2007–2007
Mabus v. Mabus green miss · 2003 2 sentences 2007The appellant argues that the chancellor committed manifest error when he misapplied Mabus v. Mabus, 847 So.2d 815 (Miss.2003), Riley v. Doemer, 677 So.2d 740 (Miss.1996), and Albright v. Albright, 437 So.2d 1003 (Miss.1983). 2007The appellant argues that the chancellor committed manifest error when he misapplied Mabus v. Mabus, 847 So.2d 815 (Miss.2003), Riley v. Doerner, 677 So.2d 740 (Miss.1996), and Albright v. Albright, 437 So.2d 1003 (Miss.1983).	2	2007–2007
Riley v. Doerner green miss · 1996 2 sentences 2007The appellant argues that the chancellor committed manifest error when he misapplied Mabus v. Mabus, 847 So.2d 815 (Miss.2003), Riley v. Doemer, 677 So.2d 740 (Miss.1996), and Albright v. Albright, 437 So.2d 1003 (Miss.1983). 2007The appellant argues that the chancellor committed manifest error when he misapplied Mabus v. Mabus, 847 So.2d 815 (Miss.2003), Riley v. Doerner, 677 So.2d 740 (Miss.1996), and Albright v. Albright, 437 So.2d 1003 (Miss.1983).	2	2007–2007
Kleyle v. Mitchell green missctapp · 1999 2 sentences 2005Id. 2003Kleyle v. Mitchell, 736 So.2d 456 (¶ 8) (Miss.Ct.App.1999) (citations omitted). ¶ 6.	2	2003–2005
Phillips v. Phillips green miss · 1989 2 sentences 2000Id. 1998Id.	2	1998–2000
Cathey v. McPHAIL & ASSOCIATES, INC. green missctapp · 2008 1 sentence 2018Inc. , 989 So.2d 494 , 495 (¶ 3) (Miss.	1	2018–2018
Nichols v. Nichols green miss · 1971 1 sentence 2014Specifically, Jay argues that the chancellor failed to consider the standards set forth in Nichols v. Nichols, 254 So.2d 726 (Miss.1971).	1	2014–2014
Massingill v. Massingill green miss · 1992 1 sentence 2013Because “the chancellor exceeded [her] statutory authority in granting a divorce on the ground of irreconcilable differences, we in effect ‘wipe the slate clean and put the parties back where they were prior to trial.’ ” Massingill, 594 So.2d at 1179 (quoting Haralson v. Haralson, 483 So.2d 378, 380 (Miss.1986)).	1	2013–2013
Troxel v. Granville green scotus · 2000 2 sentences 2011The Walleys argue that the United States Supreme Court has recognized a “presumption that fit parents act in the best interests of their children.” Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57, 63 , 120 S.Ct. 2054 , 147 L.Ed.2d 49 (2000). 2011The Walleys argue that the United States Supreme Court has recognized a “presumption that fit parents act in the best interests of their children.” Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57, 63 , 120 S.Ct. 2054 , 147 L.Ed.2d 49 (2000).	1	2011–2011
Armstrong v. Armstrong green miss · 1993 1 sentence 2008Kelli submits that the chancellor failed to adequately weigh each of the factors as required in Armstrong v. Armstrong, 618 So.2d 1278 (Miss.1993).	1	2008–2008
Barnett v. Oathout green miss · 2004 1 sentence 2006Gloria contends the chancellor committed manifest error by failing to consider any reasonable alternatives to the termination of parental rights, citing Barnett v. Oathout, 883 So.2d 563 (Miss.2004).	1	2006–2006
Crow v. Crow green miss · 1993	1	1995–1995
Matter of Enlargement of Corp. Limits green miss · 1991	1	1995–1995
Newman v. Newman green miss · 1990	1	1993–1993

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MS § Miss. Code Ann. § 93-5-2 (4)

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