Hoffmann v. WBI Energy Transmission, Inc.
Pending petition
Issue: Whether in private condemnations under the Natural Gas Act, just compensation should be determined by reference to state law.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 06/04/2025 | Application (24A1205) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from June 22, 2025 to August 7, 2025, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh. |
| 06/06/2025 | Application (24A1205) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until August 7, 2025. |
| 08/07/2025 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 10, 2025) |
| 08/26/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 10, 2025 to October 10, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 08/27/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including October 10, 2025. |
| 09/08/2025 | Brief amici curiae of State of North Dakota, et al. filed. |
| 09/10/2025 | Brief amicus curiae of Owners' Counsel of America filed. |
| 10/10/2025 | Brief of respondent WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. in opposition filed. |
| 10/24/2025 | Reply of petitioners Leonard W. Hoffmann, et al. filed. |
| 10/29/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/14/2025. |
| 11/17/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/21/2025. |
| 12/01/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/5/2025. |
| 12/08/2025 | The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States. |