
Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, 6th Edition
Wiley (Publisher)
Published on 13. February 2009
Book
Hardback
496 pages
978-0-470-18354-0 (ISBN)
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Description
The classic reference, expanded and updated with current case law ' This new edition of Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles-the classic reference to boundary law for property surveying-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.
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.
Reviews / Votes
"This new edition of Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles - the classic reference to boundary law for property surveying - has been updated and expanded to reflect ongoing changes in surveying technology and surveying law. A wealth of case studies on federal and state nonsectionalized land surveys demonstrates real-world examples of covered material." ( Ontario Professional Surveyor , Summer 2009)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-18354-0 (9780470183540)
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Walter G. Robillard | Donald A. Wilson
Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles
Book
05/2003
5th Edition
Wiley
€105.40
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Persons
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.
Content
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.