In Re: William C. Bell


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Docket Number: 2006-M-01895-SCT
Linked Case(s): 2006-M-01895

Supreme Court: Opinion Link
Opinion Date: 03-01-2007
Opinion Author: Dickinson, J.
Holding: TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER VACATED

Additional Case Information: Judge(s) Concurring: Waller and Cobb, P.JJ
Non Participating Judge(s): Smith, C.J., Easley, Carlson and Graves, JJ.
Dissenting Author : Diaz, J.
Concurs in Result Only: Randolph, J.
Nature of the Case: CIVIL - OTHER

Trial Court: Date of Trial Judgment: 11-04-2006
Appealed from: Hinds County Chancery Court
Judge: Denise Owens
Disposition: Issued a TRO which temporarily restrained Bell from making or publicizing further false and misleading claims that if he is elected as a Chancery Judge of the Fifth Chancery Court District, he will help clear the backlog of criminal cases in Hinds County, or any such similar claims.

Note: TRO dissolved; issue of free speech in a judicial election



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