# US ranchers win pipeline compensation fight but face $300,000 legal bill, Supreme Court to hear case

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-17T09:57:49+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/north-dakota-ranchers-fought-a-pipeline-company-over-compensation-for-easements-across-their-land-after-spending-about-300000-in-legal-costs-their-fight-over-who-pays-those-fees-is-heading-to-the-us-supreme-court/articleshow/134992295.cms
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A group of North Dakota ranchers who spent nearly $300,000 fighting a pipeline company over land compensation have taken their dispute over legal expenses to the US Supreme Court. Although they reached a settlement, an appeals court ruled that the company need not cover their legal costs. The Supreme Court will hear the case on November 9.

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