Thursday, January 19, 2017

Rematch!!!

The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review the appeal of Watkins Development, LLC v. C. Delbert Hosemann, Jr. The order states:


Before the Court is the Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Watkins Development and David Watkins. Also before the Court is Delbert Hosemann's Response to Petition for Writ of Certiorari. After due consideration, the Court finds the petition should be granted.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed by Watkins Development and David Watkins is hereby granted.

  The Mississippi Court of  Appeals dealt a blow last July to David Watkins' fight against Secretary of State Gibbert Hosemann yesterday.  The Secretary of State fined Mr. Watkins $587,084.34* in 2014 for spending bond proceeds for the Metrocenter renovation project on another project in Meridian and violating Mississippi securities laws.  Mr. Hosemann held a press conference announcing the decision.  Earlier post with on Court of Appeals decision.

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Fake developer!

Anonymous said...

Watkins is a pretty smart guy, but he is out of his league against Delbert.

Anonymous said...

If you read the dissent in the Court of Appeals decision, written by Judge Wilson (the Harvard grad and maybe smartest member of the COA) and joined by Griffis and Irving, you understand why the Supreme Court wants it reheard. The COA missed it. Wilson, Griffis and Irving are right. The Supreme Court is going to fix it.


Anonymous said...

The court was unanimous in granting certiorari in this case. That's got to tell you something.

2:52 - you're probably right.

Anonymous said...

Is it too late of Obama to pardon David for crimes yet to named

Anonymous said...

Thank God there may actually be some justice in this World.

Just another damn lawyer said...

I never could figure out why Hosemann went after Watkins in the first place. I haven't reviewed the entire file, but I have read the opinions, and am particularly struck by Judge Wilson's dissent. It is pretty clear that this case is nothing more than a contract dispute between Watkins and his former business associates and not a securities matter. Hosemann took the extreme position that it was "irrelevant that Watkins was owed the money that he allegedly diverted." Uh, let me get this right. So, the man takes money he was owed and gets slammed for securities fraud?? That just doesn't pass the smell test.

Apparently Hosemann thinks anytime the word "bond" is mentioned in a deal it gives him authority to intervene, pick sides and use the resources of the state to go after the party of his choosing. That's not the law of securities that I learned in law school. If this case isn't reversed, it was cause a major sea change in the body of securities law, as I learned it, giving whoever happens to be the SOS the power to arbitrate contract disputes, notwithstanding the lack of any legitimate securities jurisdiction.

This is just bad law. I'm sure it is NOT what the legislature intended. With all of the Supremes agreeing to the cert petition, it's pretty clear they see this too. There are some pretty smart folks up there. I can't imagine they'll let the COA ruling stand.

Sorry Delbert. With all due respect, you got some very bad legal advice, or there's something else I'm missing.

Anonymous said...

Nice try 2:52. I will readily agree that Wilson is one of the most 'studied' and intellectual judges on the court. But as you note he was joined by Irvin, who on the other hand.......

But being pretty damn smart does not make him infallible. Carlton is one of the 'least reversed' judges on the COA - and it should be noted that Fair and Greenlee are also quite learned.

The question might be the COA reversing the chancellor's ruling on county 1, and whether the Court can bring it up when not cross appealed. That might make for an interesting question on behalf of the Supremes. But I wouldn't jump into the pot too deep yet on the COA's upholding of the Chancellor on the other issues.

My question is how does Watkins find the money for continued attorney fees. Thought he had bailed on all his creditors already and moved his assets to his son.

Anonymous said...

Stall by Mr. Cash Flow Problem.

Anonymous said...

Well I'll be damned. Maybe Davey was right. Maybe it is a witch hunt after all. This should be fun.

Anonymous said...

4:58. Where does he "find the money for continues attorney's fees"? Unlike you, he has friends and family that love him and see this debacle for what it is and are committed to the end. What does your closet look like?

Beenthere said...

He's put his money behind his nephew Randy and the large car lot on highway 80 - look at the property that was bought from the East estate. Took a lot of money!

Anonymous said...

4:58 Hey, Jones Walker boys, do you still get paid big bucks by public bodies when your blogging on Jambalaya?

Anonymous said...

Beenthere, do explain. What the hell are talking about?

Watkins Friend said...

In response to the Watkins hater that keeps blogging, the shameful and abusive actions of the JRA politicians and lawyers and the overreaching and grandstanding by the Secretary of State have destroyed Watkins' finances. That's no secret. It's also a horrible wrong.

For those of us who have known and respected Watkins for years, we know that he is a wonderful and caring person, who has devoted his life to helping others. He has done many great things and made many significant sacrifices for the good of this community, some quite public, and some very personal and private.

David, don't give up. There are a lot of us out here who care for you greatly, know that you are a good man, and pray that this latest Supreme Court action is the beginning of you getting the peace and justice you truly deserve.

Anonymous said...

Thank you 12:42. Right on.

Anonymous said...

Watkins was over-extended long before his problems with JRA and Hosemann.

Anonymous said...

4:02 - Jones Walker boys, just can't help yourselves, pitiful! You still charging JRA for blogging?

Anonymous said...

Amen, 12:42. David is a fine person.



Recent Comments

Search Jackson Jambalaya

Subscribe to JJ's Youtube channel

Archives

Trollfest '09

Trollfest '07 was such a success that Jackson Jambalaya will once again host Trollfest '09. Catch this great event which will leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Othor Cain and his band, The Black Power Structure headline the night while Sonjay Poontang returns for an encore performance. Former Frank Melton bodyguard Marcus Wright makes his premier appearance at Trollfest singing "I'm a Sweet Transvestite" from "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Kamikaze will sing his new hit, “How I sold out to da Man.” Robbie Bell again performs: “Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be Bells” and “Any friend of Ed Peters is a friend of mine”. After the show, Ms. Bell will autograph copies of her mug shot photos. In a salute to “Dancing with the Stars”, Ms. Bell and Hinds County District Attorney Robert Smith will dance the Wango Tango.

Wrestling returns, except this time it will be a Battle Royal with Othor Cain, Ben Allen, Kim Wade, Haley Fisackerly, Alan Lange, and “Big Cat” Donna Ladd all in the ring at the same time. The Battle Royal will be in a steel cage, no time limit, no referee, and the losers must leave town. Marshand Crisler will be the honorary referee (as it gives him a title without actually having to do anything).


Meet KIM Waaaaaade at the Entergy Tent. For five pesos, Kim will sell you a chance to win a deed to a crack house on Ridgeway Street stuffed in the Howard Industries pinata. Don't worry if the pinata is beaten to shreds, as Mr. Wade has Jose, Emmanuel, and Carlos, all illegal immigrants, available as replacements for the it. Upon leaving the Entergy tent, fig leaves will be available in case Entergy literally takes everything you have as part of its Trollfest ticket price adjustment charge.

Donna Ladd of The Jackson Free Press will give several classes on learning how to write. Smearing, writing without factchecking, and reporting only one side of a story will be covered. A donation to pay their taxes will be accepted and she will be signing copies of their former federal tax liens. Ms. Ladd will give a dramatic reading of her two award-winning essays (They received The Jackson Free Press "Best Of" awards.) "Why everything is always about me" and "Why I cover murders better than anyone else in Jackson".

In the spirit of helping those who are less fortunate, Trollfest '09 adopts a cause for which a portion of the proceeds and donations will be donated: Keeping Frank Melton in his home. The “Keep Frank Melton From Being Homeless” booth will sell chances for five dollars to pin the tail on the jackass. John Reeves has graciously volunteered to be the jackass for this honorable excursion into saving Frank's ass. What's an ass between two friends after all? If Mr. Reeves is unable to um, perform, Speaker Billy McCoy has also volunteered as when the word “jackass” was mentioned he immediately ran as fast as he could to sign up.


In order to help clean up the legal profession, Adam Kilgore of the Mississippi Bar will be giving away free, round-trip plane tickets to the North Pole where they keep their bar complaint forms (which are NOT available online). If you don't want to go to the North Pole, you can enjoy Brant Brantley's (of the Mississippi Commission on Judicial Performance) free guided tours of the quicksand field over by High Street where all complaints against judges disappear. If for some reason you are unable to control yourself, never fear; Judge Houston Patton will operate his jail where no lawyers are needed or allowed as you just sit there for minutes... hours.... months...years until he decides he is tired of you sitting in his jail. Do not think Judge Patton is a bad judge however as he plans to serve free Mad Dog 20/20 to all inmates.

Trollfest '09 is a pet-friendly event as well. Feel free to bring your dog with you and do not worry if your pet gets hungry, as employees of the Jackson Zoo will be on hand to provide some of their animals as food when it gets to be feeding time for your little loved one.

Relax at the Fox News Tent. Since there are only three blonde reporters in Jackson (being blonde is a requirement for working at Fox News), Megan and Kathryn from WAPT and Wendy from WLBT will be on loan to Fox. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both and a torn-up Obama yard sign will entitle you to free drinks served by Megan, Wendy, and Kathryn. Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required. Just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '09 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.


Note: Security provided by INS.

Trollfest '07

Jackson Jambalaya is the home of Trollfest '07. Catch this great event which promises to leave NE Jackson & Fondren in flames. Sonjay Poontang and his band headline the night with a special steel cage, no time limit "loser must leave town" bout between Alan Lange and "Big Cat"Donna Ladd following afterwards. Kamikaze will perform his new song F*** Bush, he's still a _____. Did I mention there was no referee? Dr. Heddy Matthias and Lori Gregory will face off in the undercard dueling with dangling participles and other um, devices. Robbie Bell will perform Her two latest songs: My Best Friends are in the Media and Mama's, Don't Let Your Babies Grow up to be George Bell. Sid Salter of The Clarion-Ledger will host "Pin the Tail on the Trial Lawyer", sponsored by State Farm.

There will be a hugging booth where in exchange for your young son, Frank Melton will give you a loooong hug. Trollfest will have a dunking booth where Muhammed the terrorist will curse you to Allah as you try to hit a target that will drop him into a vat of pig grease. However, in the true spirit of Separate But Equal, Don Imus and someone from NE Jackson will also sit in the dunking booth for an equal amount of time. Tom Head will give a reading for two hours on why he can't figure out who the hell he is. Cliff Cargill will give lessons with his .80 caliber desert eagle, using Frank Melton photos as targets. Tackleberry will be on hand for an autograph session. KIM Waaaaaade will be passing out free titles and deeds to crackhouses formerly owned by The Wood Street Players.

If you get tired come relax at the Fox News Tent. To gain admittance to the VIP section, bring either your Republican Party ID card or a Rebel Flag. Bringing both will entitle you to free drinks.Get your tickets now. Since this is an event for trolls, no ID is required, just bring the hate. Bring the family, Trollfest '07 is for EVERYONE!!!

This is definitely a Beaver production.

Note: Security provided by INS
.