The survey and the transference are the distinctive and operative acts in the transmission of real property and, where they differ from each other, one must of necessity control the other. This book addresses the aforementioned concepts by external explanations in order to understand the discrepancies between them. It also helps to avoid expensive and wasteful litigation over boundaries that were previously not in conflict. The text offers an extensive review of the law for boundary retracement and cites numerous case examples.

Donald A. Wilson is affiliated with Land and Boundary Consultants, Inc. of New Hampshire, USA.

Preface. Author. The Concept. Title Issues. Corners, Lines, and Surveys. Protracted Boundaries. Which Set of Footsteps Is Which? Figures, Numbers, and Symbols. Resolving/Reconciling Errors. Recognizing What Was Left Behind. Boundary Agreements. Proper Procedure. The Lost Corner. Nonfederal Rectangular Surveys. Resolving Overlapping Grants. Forensic Applications. Appendix 1: List of Significant Cases on Following Footsteps, by State Appendix 2: Lost Corners, by State Final Thoughts. Table of Authorities