Big Shocker! DuPree Appeals

[lamarrebel]

http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061030/NEWS01/61030008


In his notice, DuPree says Judge Helfrichs' ruling has statewide implications and needs to be reviewed by a higher court. Here we go again :confused:

And DuPree's ultimate statement of arrogance:

“When I run for re-election and when I win I will not have to go through this again,” DuPree said this morning.

[Conveyor Belt]

In a way, I sort of agree with Dupree. He wants to make sure that the next time this happens, and it gets appealed to the supreme court or court of appeals, that he wasn't correct in his interpretation. I think having it reviewed by a higher court can't do anything but put the issue to rest once and for all.

[wilebill]

I think it's called arrogance, a term he likes to throw around when it pertains to other people.

[Kitty]

As Gomer Pyle would say:

"Golly!"

"Shame, shame, shame!"

"Surprise, surprise, surprise!"

"Terrible, terrible, terrible!"

[Scipio]

As long as you can still appeal, you haven't lost.

[lamarrebel]

As long as you can still appeal, you haven't lost.


This is true, and the longer he doesn't "lose" the more it delays, if not defeats, the purpose of the litigation. I truly hope the Supreme Court takes this case directly (no siphoning it down to the COA) and on an expedited basis.

[carsalesguy]

maybe someone needs to go and hit him on the head and ask him why didn't he do it during the 30 days that he had......

helfrich said the 29th, today's the 30th.....and even though it fell on a sunday, he had until sunday to appeal......maybe he didn't interprit(sp) the law that time either.....

impeach him!! throw him in jail contempt of court!!

[lamarrebel]

Actually according to the link, he filed his Notice of Appeal on Friday...I guess the HA had somone on a camel ride back to deliver the news and just arrived today :(

[carsalesguy]

ya know...it's making me think of something....

what is considered reasonable time to get someone to the hospital if they are lying there having a heart attack? 3 years? 4 years?

gee johnny....ur a hell of a role model.....

[lamarrebel]

Council not suprised by DuPree Appeal: http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061030/NEWS01/61030012

And once again Red Bailey tells it like it is:

Bailey said he’s just proud that he is retired and does not have to be involved in the issue any longer.
“His decision is very typical of the pattern established by this man,” Bailey said. “The continuous waste of taxpayers’ dollars is ludicrous.”

We miss you, Red! :smt038 :smt038

[JB2379]

I thought this to be a vercy cocky quote by Dupree:
"When I run for re-election and when I win I will not have to go through this again,” DuPree said today.

This man already thinks he has won the next mayoral election. What a big head.

[lamarrebel]

I thought this to be a vercy cocky quote by Dupree:
"When I run for re-election and when I win I will not have to go through this again,” DuPree said today.

This man already thinks he has won the next mayoral election. What a big head.

Can you believe this, JB? Even by DuPree's standards, this is arrogance at its worst. I've already switched out my signature to include this quote...UNBELIEVEABLE!

[carsalesguy]

does anyone know of any dupree supporters? do you really think dupree is going to win??? now it is time for the "other" voters to come out in droves and vote....not have "bussed" in voters like he has done for the past 2 years.......

[Kitty]

I thought this to be a vercy cocky quote by Dupree:
"When I run for re-election and when I win I will not have to go through this again,” DuPree said today.

That quote alone should be enough motivation for Hattiesburg citizens to unite behind a single opponent who can unseat DuPree. It can be done, but not if the opposition is fractured and apathetic.

[Conveyor Belt]

Oh, I know people who still think Dupree hung the moon and is doing a crack-up job, along with Wynn. I think, though, that all they know is that Dupree is black and the chief is black, and that's all that really matters. They don't know anything about what's going on in the news of Hattiesburg. However, they can give you a quick rundown on Flava of Love.

[JB2379]

I have to agree with you on that CB, there are several people in the black community who will continue to support Dupree no matter what, just because he is black. But I can honesly say that support is dwindling every day, which is going to make it a bit dfficult for Dupree to win re-election. But regardless, Dupree can be defeated. I still believe if Lee Jarrel supporters would have supported Betsy Rowell, Dupree would have been defeated. During the next election, if a strong support base can stand behind a strong candidate like a Dave Ware, Dupree will definitely be defeated.

[B.T. Justice]

In his mind, and the mind's of his supporters, he has a 61% mandate to do whatever he wants.

[05H4HK3]

I wonder how long people in Hattiesburg are going to Put up with this Arrogant and obviously hand held Mayor?? He is not only contemptible he is holding Hattiesburg hostage. I wonder isn't there any relief?? Contempt of court should be cited regardless. Let him sit in JAIL while his so called useless Appeal goes forth. I am sickened by all this.

[05H4HK3]

CHIEF, COMMADORE, OR MAYOR.....Where is the COUNCIL??????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????

[maxim]

How about a little civil procedure primer from our friends at the bar here? Where does the appeal go, under what time limits? What courts of appellate jurisdiction are there, etc.?

They mayor has not lost yet, he is exercising his right to appeal the verdict. He is not in contempt of court. He may well be in contempt of the voters, but thats another matter. The voters can rule on that all by themselves in a few years. This is not the sort of thing that will be forgotten.

[HoneyBun]

The Attorney General's decision stated that until the Council approves the department heads a vacancy exists in those positions. My question is, why can't the Council just decide not to pay the department heads until they are approved? If a vacancy exists, why would you have a payroll check issued to someone who does not exist? I don't get it. :smt102
If someone knows, would you mind explaining to me?

[Scipio]

How about a little civil procedure primer from our friends at the bar here? Where does the appeal go, under what time limits? What courts of appellate jurisdiction are there, etc.?

They mayor has not lost yet, he is exercising his right to appeal the verdict. He is not in contempt of court. He may well be in contempt of the voters, but thats another matter. The voters can rule on that all by themselves in a few years. This is not the sort of thing that will be forgotten.

You have 30 days to appeal from the date of a final judgment. After you file your notice of appeal with the Supremes, you enter the breifing schedule under the Mississippi Rules of Appellate procedure. 7 days after filing the notice of appeal the appellant has to designate the record; the appellee can ask that the entire record be included. 7 days after designation, the appellant has to file a statement of the issues on appeal. The appellee then has 14 days to offer other matters that should be covered in the appeal, including enlarging the record. The appellant has to pay all the costs unless the trial court orders otherwise.

The court reporter has to prepare the transcript. Once the transcript is ready, the clerk of the trial court has to assemble the record. For this, the clerk has 30 days.

When the clerk of the trial court completes the record, the appellant has 14 days to review the record. After those 14 days, the appellee has 14 days to review the record. Each may make a list of corrections and file it with the trial court, which must promptly review the corrections, and from the order of the trial court the clerk has 7 days to finalize the record. Then the record is filed, and is directed either to the Supremes, or the Court of Appeals. The Supremes have first bite of the apple on everything but workers' comp; the CoA handles most domestic matters and most non-capital criminal matters. Once the record is filed, the appellate court has 270 days to rule on the matter.

Once the record is finalized and filed, the appellant has 40 days to file his brief. Appellee has 30 days to respond to the appellant's brief. Appellant can then file a reply brief 14 days after the appellee's brief is filed.

[wilebill]

You have 30 days to appeal from the date of a final judgment. After you file your notice of appeal with the Supremes, you enter the breifing schedule under the Mississippi Rules of Appellate procedure. 7 days after filing the notice of appeal the appellant has to designate the record; the appellee can ask that the entire record be included. 7 days after designation, the appellant has to file a statement of the issues on appeal. The appellee then has 14 days to offer other matters that should be covered in the appeal, including enlarging the record. The appellant has to pay all the costs unless the trial court orders otherwise.

The court reporter has to prepare the transcript. Once the transcript is ready, the clerk of the trial court has to assemble the record. For this, the clerk has 30 days.

When the clerk of the trial court completes the record, the appellant has 14 days to review the record. After those 14 days, the appellee has 14 days to review the record. Each may make a list of corrections and file it with the trial court, which must promptly review the corrections, and from the order of the trial court the clerk has 7 days to finalize the record. Then the record is filed, and is directed either to the Supremes, or the Court of Appeals. The Supremes have first bite of the apple on everything but workers' comp; the CoA handles most domestic matters and most non-capital criminal matters. Once the record is filed, the appellate court has 270 days to rule on the matter.

Once the record is finalized and filed, the appellant has 40 days to file his brief. Appellee has 30 days to respond to the appellant's brief. Appellant can then file a reply brief 14 days after the appellee's brief is filed.
But in the meantime, can one of the justices just slap Dupree?

[Maggie-Doodle]

SOOOO in effect we are looking AT LEAST another year of this bull sh**! What a crock! In the mean time the city keeps going down the drain!

[HoneyBun]

Again, I ask "Why are we continuing to pay people who, according to the Attorney General, do not exist?". Can someone please advise on this?

[reverand]

As the Reverand was perusing his morning newspaper, I thought I had found a misprint
It said the Mayor had filed an appeal, because Helfrich ruling to him made no sense.

It said the court needs to decide, if Carter, Kim and Red each need to break out their tissues
Johnny says he doesn’t believe the council has the right, since state law is silent on the time issue.

He stated he would win again in 2009, and 2013 is also within his reach,
As a matter of fact this comming weekend, he may begin typing his victory speech.


Glory Glory

[Backtrack]

Appeals..........another name for 'do-over'.