Browns Boundary Control and Legal Principles

The classic reference, expanded and updated to include the latest technologies and laws 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. Professional surveying practices continue to evolve, and this Seventh Edition includes all the necessary information to navigate the complex, evolving area of boundary law. Improving upon its usefulness for both professionals and students alike, this Seventh Edition features: Updated case law and examples throughout Recent changes in boundary law New chapter on riparian and littoral boundaries by water boundary expert George Cole A new appendix listing surveying books referenced in court cases and legal decisions The latest innovations in surveying technology This must-have reference to surveying and geodesy features a wealth of case studies on federal and state nonsectionalized land surveys demonstrating real-world examples of covered material. Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, Seventh Edition is an essential reference tool for professional surveyors studying for state surveying licensing, students, and attorneys in real estate and land law.

Preface to the Seventh Edition Chapter 1 History and Concept Of Boundaries Chapter 2 How Boundaries are Created Chapter 3 Ownership, Transfer, and Description of Real Property & Accompanying rights Chapter 4 Boundaries, Law, and Related Presumptions Chapter 5 Creation and Interpretation of Metes and Bounds and other Non–sectionalized Descriptions Chapter 6 Creation and Retracement of Glo Boundaries Chapter 7 Federal and State Non– sectionalized Land Surveys Chapter 8 Locating Easements  and Reversions Chapter 9 Riparian and Littoral Boundaries Chapter 10 Retracing and “resurveying” Sectionalized Lands Chapter 11 Locating Sequential Conveyances Chapter 12 Locating Simultaneously Created Boundaries Chapter 13 Locating Combination Descriptions and Conveyances Chapter 14 Role of the Surveyor Chapter 15 The Ethics and Moral Responsibilities of Boundary Creation and of Retracements Glossary of Terms Index

Walter G. Robillard is a Principal at Land Consultants, Inc. Donald A. Wilson is a Principal at Land & Boundary Consultants, Inc. The late Curtis M. Brown was a partner at Brown Hall in Sacramento, California.