ExxonMobil Pipeline Co. v. Harrison Interests, Ltd.

OPINION

LESLIE BROCK YATES, Justice.

In these consolidated cases, appellant ExxonMobil Pipeline Company (“Exxon-Mobil”) appeals from a dismissal of its condemnation proceeding for lack of jurisdiction and a final judgment for the landowner, appellee Harrison Interests, Ltd. (“Harrison”), awarding damages resulting from ExxonMobil's possession of the property it sought to condemn. We reverse the dismissal of the condemnation proceeding and remand for further proceedings, and we reverse and render final judgment on the damages award.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

ExxonMobil is a common carrier…