Legal Trend. State Judge in Rust Belt Says Common Carrier Statute Unconstitutional.

The project denied eminent domain: An oil pipeline through rural Ohio

What were the judge’s objections?

• The company pointed to a $237.3 Million economic boon and the court said economic development is not a reason for eminent domain
• The pipeline provides no direct benefit or service to Ohioans.
• The common carrier statute that applies to pipelines like this is an unconstitutional infringement on the property rights of Ohioans

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