Aquila Southwest Pipeline Corp. v. Gupton

OPINION

MIRABAL, Justice.

This is a pipeline easement condemnation case. The issue is whether the property descriptions of the permanent pipeline easements, and the temporary construction easements, were adequate to confer subject matter jurisdiction. Finding the property descriptions were inadequate, the trial court dismissed the condemnation proceedings for want of jurisdiction. We reverse and remand.

Appellant, Aquila Southwest Pipeline Corporation, is a gas utility vested with the power of eminent domain to acquire easements and rights of way to construct, operate and maintain natural gas…