The Original Survey: Recognition and Significance

Product Description 
The most comprehensive treatment of key elements of original surveys, and the research required to find them, which is an important issue in retracement surveys that have never been fully explored. It will help surveyors become familiar with the proper identification and requirements and find the appropriate evidence using proper procedures. 
The most comprehensive treatment of key elements of original surveys, and the research required to find original surveys which is an important issue in retracement surveys that have never been fully explored. It emphasizes the importance and the necessity of determining the creation of the title and its sources along with its accompanying survey or location. The case studies included discussing the consequences where investigators did not follow the complete research procedures, and acted upon less information, even though the law requires otherwise. A practical guide for surveyors to become familiar with the proper identification and requirements and find the appropriate evidence using the right procedures. 
This book is intended for the practicing surveyor and will be useful to the legal profession, historical researchers, Federal lands departments, and others interested in surveys. 
 About the Author 
Donald A. Wilson, has just established a new company called Donald Wilson Consulting, LLC. He was previously president of Land & Boundary Consultants, and has been in practice for over 60 years, consulting to groups throughout the United States and Canada. He is both a licensed land surveyor and professional forester, having conducted more than 500 programs on a variety of topics, including description interpretation, boundary evidence, law, title problems, and forensic procedures. Mr. Wilson has more than 200 technical publications in several areas, and has been involved with over 60 books, which include titles on Maine history and several books on fishing. Besides being co-author of Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location and Boundary Control and Legal Principles, he is author of Deed Descriptions I Have Known But Could Have Done Without, Easements and Reversions, Interpreting Land Records and Forensic Procedures for Boundary and Title Investigation. His latest titles are Easements Relating to Land Surveying and Title Examination, Boundary Retracement, Processes and Procedures and a co-authorship entitled, Land Tenure, Boundary Surveys and Cadastral Systems. Don is an instructor for RedVector's on-line professional courses and a regular presenter at the University of New Hampshire's Professional Development Program. He is lead instructor in Surveyors Educational Seminars. In his professional practice, Don has testified numerous times, in a variety of courts, on boundary and title matters.

Science & Math

Wilson, Donald A.

Earth Sciences

CRC-Press

Boundary Retracement

Product Description 
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. 
 Review 
"Mr. Wilson has done an excellent job of explaining the complexities and challenges associated with land boundaries and the related art and science of land surveying. His thoughtful inclusion of pertinent case law follows a logical pattern and his ability to extract key points, is a talent and a lost art. This book should be mandatory reading for all surveyors and anyone dependent on land surveyors such as attorneys, engineers, title authorities, governmental agencies, and state testing authorities." ― Michael Pallamary, The American Surveyor Magazine, Frederick, Maryland, USA 
"Don Wilson is one of the most respected professional surveyors in the United States. His well-researched book Boundary Retracement: Processes and Procedures is a valuable contribution to the knowledge base of boundary retracement and a tremendous new resource for the surveying profession." ― Gary R. Kent, The Schneider Corporation, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 
"Mr. Wilson’s latest work will be a major new resource for land use professionals. The age-old concept of ‘original footsteps’ is linked to detailed analysis of the many methods by which they may be established. Original survey procedures and principles are considered along with best practices for retracement. This volume also includes in-depth discussion of the various elements found in property descriptions or on survey maps. Mr. Wilson includes strategies for evaluating written title documents, and legitimate methods of resolving overlaps or inconsistencies in the written record." ― Kristopher M. Kline, 2Point, Inc., Alexander, North Carolina, USA 
"Don Wilson, in his customary manner, has tackled a fundamental tenant of our land surveying profession with keen understanding and exemplary explanation. Beginning surveyors, experienced surveyors, attorneys and title experts will be enlightened and further educated as they read and ponder the advice, and case law supported examples, prese 
 About the Author 
Donald A. Wilson is affiliated with Land and Boundary Consultants, Inc. of New Hampshire, USA.

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Learn to be a good investigator and a successful retracement surveyor In the era of CSI, forensic science has taken on an unaccustomed glamor. The fact is, forensic science plays as crucial a role in the field of land surveying and title investigation as it does in flesh-and-blood criminology. Land location, the stability of property lines, and the sanctity of title documents are of utmost interest to the legal system in general, and the court system in particular. Forensic Procedures for Boundary and Title Investigation is the first book to present the application of investigative forensic techniques to the field of land boundary retracement. Covering basic logic, document research, and the interpretation of physical evidence on site, Forensic Procedures for Boundary and Title Investigation is an indispensable guide for?surveyors faced with a difficult retracement having little or faulty evidence. Demonstrating the techniques that can be applied to boundary location, this fascinating and useful introduction to forensic science: * Covers basic logic with tips for avoiding assumptions during the investigation that might result in error and bad conclusions * Explains the standard operating procedures, common to all forensics fields, for the protection of scenes, evidence collection, and photography * Provides detailed information on records research, reconstructing historical documentation, dealing with damaged documentation, and interpreting historic records containing antiquated measurements and wording * Includes a unique presentation of physical evidence investigation techniques including interpreting stone, wood, and metal evidence found on site * Takes an international approach, presenting universal investigative techniques and methods beyond the specifics of any single country * Includes advice on using the Internet for research and how to draw upon surprising sources of historic information such as postcards, advertisements, and family histories This extensive treatment is sure to become a standard reference work for professionals in many fields related to land investigation as well as a practical text for the training of investigators in the evidence recovery and interpretative processes leading to successful property location and ownership.

Forensic Procedures for Boundary and Title Investigation

Criminal Law

wiley

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: <ul>
<li> The latest changes in case law, with examples </li> <li> Improved organization and presentation </li> <li> Expanded coverage of metes and bounds </li> <li> New material on applying the priority of calls to retracements </li> <li> Consideration of the ethics and moral responsibilities of boundary creation and retracements </li> </ul>
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

Robillard, Walter G.

Brown, Curtis M.

Rules & Procedures

Professional surveyors and many civil engineers must understand the laws of boundaries and the evidence necessary for efficient and accurate boundary determination. This new edition of the preeminent text/reference on the subject is brought completely up to date, with new material on the use of technology in surveying and its legal ramifications, the use of forensic investigative techniques in the discovery of obscured evidence, new case law examples throughout, and new exhibits help illustrate the concepts presented.

Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

A handbook on the ``what's, why's, and how's'' of boundary location laws from the surveyor's standpoint. The new edition reflects the most recent legislative changes in locating land boundaries, the courts' changing interpretation of land boundary laws, the increasing liability of the surveyor, and unwritten title rights. Includes expanded coverage of the history and development of land boundaries along the eastern seaboard in comparison to the rest of the country.

Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location Third Edition and Boundary Control and Legal Prin

Mathematics

John Wiley&Sons

Widely acclaimed as the authoritative source on the legal aspects of surveying and boundary problems, Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles is now updated and expanded in this fourth edition. Distinguished by the precision and clarity of its presentation, this indispensable reference book covers land boundary law, the science of measurements, evaluation of evidence, and the traditions and customs that have defined boundaries. 
A unique resource, it brings together material that would otherwise require research through dozens of publications. It includes full, easily accessible coverage of the legal elements for determining boundary location and the federal and state laws that govern these elements. Common law and legal principles, synthesized from a comprehensive review of court cases, are presented as a cohesive set of guidelines for the practicing professional. This Fourth Edition features new material that: <ul>
<li>Explores the distinction between GLO creation by statute law and metes and bounds creation by common law</li> <li>Provides expanded coverage of title examination, certification, and easements</li> <li>Examines Riparian boundary questions</li> <li>Defines new surveying terminology</li> </ul>
In the tradition of its previous editions, Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, Fourth Edition remains the essential reference for all land surveyors and civil engineers, land owners, realtors, attorneys dealing with surveying and boundary law, and students in surveying courses. GPS SATELLITE SURVEYING Second Edition Alfred Leick GPS Satellite Surveying, Second Edition includes all the material that made the first edition the standard work in the field, and provides up-to-date information on the most recent developments. Comprehensive and thorough in its presentation, GPS Satellite Surveying is designed to help the modern land information specialist gain full use of GPS surveying techniques and a firm understanding of the resulting measurements. Coverage includes a complete and mathematically rigorous theory of positioning with GPS that integrates astronomy, time, statistics, geodesy, and electronics. 1995 (0-471-30626-6) 560 pp. A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING LAND SURVEYS Second Edition Stephen V. Estopinal "I recommend the book; every surveyor should have several on hand, and give them to prospective clients." —Professional Surveyor A guide to making sense of the complexities of surveying, this handsomely illustrated book not only describes the variety of documents surveyors produce, but the technology and practice essential to their production. Designed for the layperson involved in selling, transferring, developing, or building on land, the Guide is a seminar on the real-world basics of interpreting and using land survey data. 1993 (0-471-57717-0) 248 pp. EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURES FOR BOUNDARY LOCATION Third Edition Curtis M. Brown, Walter G. Robillard, and Donald A. Wilson This expanded, updated edition of the classic bestseller remains the industry standard for its coverage of the laws of boundaries and the evidence needed to make accurate boundary determinations. Its presentation of the technical, legal, and administrative aspects of boundary location includes changes in content and organization that reflect new developments in the field and make the book easier to use than ever before. 1994 (0-471-55219-4) 528 pp.

Wiley-Interscience

A handbook on the ``what's, why's, and how's'' of boundary location laws from the surveyor's standpoint. The new edition reflects the most recent legislative changes in locating land boundaries, the courts' changing interpretation of land boundary laws, the increasing liability of the surveyor, and unwritten title rights. Includes expanded coverage of the history and development of land boundaries along the eastern seaboard in comparison to the rest of the country.

Business

A classic book now in its third edition providing coverage of the science of measurements, the evaluaton of evidence, and the laws and customs that define boundaries. New material includes additional chapters giving background knowledge in real estate practices; laws and historical background on land practices in eastern states; discussions of Puerto Rican and Hawaiian land practices; and instructions on performing legal research to locate specific state laws.

Boundary Control and Legal Principles

This new edition of Brown’s Boundary Control and Legal Principles–the classic surveying and land law reference–is significantly revised to reflect the latest advances in the field, while providing new insights into the historic basis for boundary determinations. It addresses new changes to laws of boundary evidence; locating easements and reversions; and ownership, transfer, and description of real property. 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.

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The Original Survey: Recognition and Significance

Boundary Retracement

Forensic Procedures for Boundary and Title Investigation

Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles

Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location

Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location Third Edition and Boundary Control and Legal Prin

Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles

Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location

Boundary Control and Legal Principles

Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles