McCampbell v. Coastal States Crude Gathering Co.

NYE, Justice.

This is a condemnation case in which the plaintiff, Coastal States Crude Gathering Company, sought to condemn an easement for pipeline across the land of the defendants. Victoria Bank & Trust Company, as trustee for Marilou McCampbell, the defendants in the trial court and appellants here, questions the jurisdiction of the county court to render judgment in this case.

The record reflects that the plaintiff filed with the county judge of Victoria County its statement in writing of its intention to condemn a certain easement across defendants’ property. Regular proceedings were held…