Condemnation and Taking • Collateral Estoppel • Intrastate Pipeline • Public Need

In Re Condemnation by Sunoco Pipeline, L.P., PICS Case No. 16-0895 (Pa. Commw. July 14, 2016) Jubelirer, J. (59 pages).

Public Utility Commission had jurisdiction over intrastate service of pipeline running through state, while the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission had jurisdiction over interstate service. PUC could grant utility company eminent domain powers for the pipeline. Order of the trial court affirmed.