Court of Appeals of Texas June 16, 1966, 4501 (Lone Star Gas Company v. Smith)

OPINION

McDONALD, Chief Justice.

This is a condemnation case wherein Lone Star Gas Company (a public utility), condemned a gas pipeline easement of 1.48 acres out of a 160 acre tract owned by defendant. Such easement is 50 feet wide, and extends from east to west 1287 feet across the 160 acre tract. The pipe is buried 3½ to 4 feet beneath the surface.