Boundary Control and Legal Principles - Softcover

Brown, Curtis M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471106607 ISBN 13: 9780471106609

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1969

Synopsis

The classic reference, expanded and updated with current case law ¿

This new edition of Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principlesâ the classic reference to boundary law for property surveyingâ has 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.

About this title

From the Publisher

Considered a classic in the field, this latest edition provides outstanding information on the science of measurements, evaluation of evidence and the laws and customs that define boundaries. Features new chapters which explore the distinction between GLO and other means of creating boundaries, surveying terminology, Riparian boundary and expanded coverage of title examination. Includes scores of tables, diagrams and unique photographs which enhance the written material.

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Publication date: 1969
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471106607
• ISBN 13: 9780471106609
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 380