Cert. Granted
Hoffmann v. WBI Energy Transmission, Inc.
Issue
Whether in private condemnations under the Natural Gas Act, just compensation should be determined by reference to state law.
Related Coverage
Jun 4, 2025Application (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.
Jun 6, 2025Application (24A1205) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until August 7, 2025.
Aug 7, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 10, 2025)Aug 26, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 10, 2025 to October 10, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.Aug 27, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including October 10, 2025.
Sep 8, 2025Brief amici curiae of State of North Dakota, et al. filed.Sep 10, 2025Brief amicus curiae of Owners' Counsel of America filed.Oct 10, 2025Brief of respondent WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. in opposition filed.Oct 24, 2025Reply of petitioners Leonard W. Hoffmann, et al. filed.Oct 29, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/14/2025.
Nov 17, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/21/2025.
Dec 1, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/5/2025.
Dec 8, 2025The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.
May 22, 2026Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.Jun 5, 2026Supplemental brief of petitioners Leonard W. Hoffmann, et al. filed. (Distributed)Jun 8, 2026Supplemental brief of respondent WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. filed. (Distributed)Jun 9, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/25/2026.
Jun 29, 2026Petition GRANTED.
Jul 23, 2026Motion to dispense with printing the joint appendix filed by petitioners Leonard W. Hoffmann, et al.Aug 11, 2026SET FOR ARGUMENT on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Aug 13, 2026Brief of petitioners Leonard W. Hoffmann, et al. filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Pacific Legal Foundation filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Owners' Counsel of America filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amici curiae of Gary R. Erb, et al. filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Landowner Groups filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amici curiae of National Association of Realtors, et al. filed.Aug 20, 2026Brief amici curiae of Florida Property Owner Ryan Thomas, et al. filed.Aug 25, 2026Record requested from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Aug 27, 2026CIRCULATED
Sep 3, 2026Record received from the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and available with the Clerk (one box).
Sep 4, 2026Motion to dispense with printing the joint appendix filed by petitioners GRANTED.
Sep 14, 2026Brief of respondent WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. filed. (Distributed)Recommended Citation: Hoffmann v. WBI Energy Transmission, Inc., SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/hoffmann-v-wbi-energy-transmission-inc/