National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. v. Cunningham Natural Gas Corp.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Edward M. Horey, J.

INTRODUCTION

For decision is a condemnation proceeding brought under the provisions of the Eminent Domain Procedure Law. In the action the plaintiff, National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation, is the condemnor. It seeks by this action to have damages assessed against it for the condemnation of the defendants’ interests in that geological formation known generally as the Oriskany Sand formation which underlies certain acreage located in Allegany County known generally as the Beech Hill gas field. The cause for condemnation was the creation by the condemnor of a…