According to the Washington Post, a Texas county judge has concluded that TransCanada is a common carrier, and therefore may exercise eminent domain to take property for its Keystone XL pipeline.
In an unusual twist (but one which we fully expect to see more of as smartphones become ubiquitous), the court apparently informed the parties of his decision by an email or text from his iPhone:
Dear Counsel,
My rulings as follows:
Transcanada’s MSJ is GRANTED
Transcanada’s NEMSJ is GRANTED
Crawford’s Plea to the Jurisdiction is DENIED
Mr. Freeman would you please forward orders consistent with my ruling for my signature?
Sent from my iPhone
At least he didn’t include an LOL or 🙁 to add further insult to the injury.