The classic reference, expanded and updated with current case law This new edition of Brown's Boundary Control and LegalPrinciples--the classic reference to boundary law for propertysurveying--has been updated and expanded to reflect ongoingchanges in surveying technology and surveying law. The scope of professional surveying services is changing, andthis Sixth Edition has all the necessary information to navigatethe complex, evolving area of boundary law. Improving upon itsusefulness for both professionals and students alike, this newedition features: * The latest changes in case law, with examples * Improved organization and presentation * Expanded coverage of metes and bounds * New material on applying the priority of calls toretracements * Consideration of the ethics and moral responsibilities ofboundary creation and retracements The latest information on the technologies advancing boundarylaw is covered, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) andGlobal Positioning Systems (GPS), and their impact on surveyingmeasurements. A wealth of case studies on federal and statenonsectionalized land surveys demonstrates real-world examples ofcovered material. Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, Sixth Edition isan essential reference tool for professional surveyors studying forstate surveying licensing, students, and attorneys in real estateand land law.
Autorentext
Walter G. Robillard, Atlanta, GA--President, Walter G. Robillard & Associates.
Donald A. Wilson, Newfields, NH--President, Land & Boundary Consultants, Inc.
Curtis Brown (deceased)--Formerly Partner, Brown Hall, Sacramento, California.
Klappentext
The classic reference, expanded and updated with current case law
This new edition of Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principlesthe classic reference to boundary law for property surveyinghas been updated and expanded to reflect ongoing changes in surveying technology and surveying law.
The scope of professional surveying services is changing, and this Sixth Edition has all the necessary information to navigate the complex, evolving area of boundary law. Improving upon its usefulness for both professionals and students alike, this new edition features:
-
The latest changes in case law, with examples
-
Improved organization and presentation
-
Expanded coverage of metes and bounds
-
New material on applying the priority of calls to retracements
-
Consideration of the ethics and moral responsibilities of boundary creation and retracements
The latest information on the technologies advancing boundary law is covered, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and their impact on surveying measurements. A wealth of case studies on federal and state nonsectionalized land surveys demonstrates real-world examples of covered material.
Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, Sixth Edition is an essential reference tool for professional surveyors studying for state surveying licensing, students, and attorneys in real estate and land law.
Zusammenfassung
The classic reference, expanded and updated with current case law
This new edition of Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principlesthe classic reference to boundary law for property surveyinghas been updated and expanded to reflect ongoing changes in surveying technology and surveying law.
The scope of professional surveying services is changing, and this Sixth Edition has all the necessary information to navigate the complex, evolving area of boundary law. Improving upon its usefulness for both professionals and students alike, this new edition features:
-
The latest changes in case law, with examples
-
Improved organization and presentation
-
Expanded coverage of metes and bounds
-
New material on applying the priority of calls to retracements
-
Consideration of the ethics and moral responsibilities of boundary creation and retracements
The latest information on the technologies advancing boundary law is covered, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and their impact on surveying measurements. A wealth of case studies on federal and state nonsectionalized land surveys demonstrates real-world examples of covered material.
Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, Sixth Edition is an essential reference tool for professional surveyors studying for state surveying licensing, students, and attorneys in real estate and land law.
Inhalt
PREFACE TO THE SIXTH EDITION.
1 HISTORY AND CONCEPT OF BOUNDARIES.
2 HOW BOUNDARIES ARE CREATED.
3 OWNERSHIP, TRANSFER, AND DESCRIPTION OF REAL PROPERTY.
4 BOUNDARIES, LAW, AND PRESUMPTIONS.
5 CREATION OF METES AND BOUNDS AND NONSECTIONALIZED DESCRIPTIONS.
6 CREATION OF GLO BOUNDARIES.
7 FEDERAL AND STATE NONSECTIONALIZED LAND SURVEYS.
8 LOCATING EASEMENTS AND REVERSIONS.
9 RIPARIAN AND LITTORAL BOUNDARIES.
10 RESURVEYING AND RETRACING SECTIONALIZED LANDS.
11 LOCATING SEQUENTIAL CONVEYANCES.
12 LOCATING SIMULTANEOUSLY CREATED BOUNDARIES.
13 LOCATING COMBINATION DESCRIPTIONS AND CONVEYANCES.
14 ROLE OF THE SURVEYOR.
15 THE ETHICS AND MORAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOUNDARY CREATION AND OF RETRACEMENTS.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS.
INDEX.