This book is a must for anyone who works with or writes legal descriptions. Each of the fourteen chapters is structured for the self teaching student or for class participation. Each chapter concludes with assignments, exercises, questions and answers. Supported by extensive court citations, the author presents the material in a concise style which can be understood by the student, practitioner or attorney. The text is supported by samples, recommended forms and extensive illustrations.

Provides expert substantive & procedural guidance for the entire range of disputes between landowners. Covers all the real property issues arising from proximity of property to neighbors or its use by others. Deals with easements; covenants running with the land; equitable servitudes; licenses; adverse possession; trespass; mines & mining; party walls; boundary disputes; nuisance; lateral & subjacent support; petroleum exploration, production, & storage; water rights; rights to airspace; landlord-tenant issues; public lands; & more. From overhanging apple trees to the right to connect a sewage system into a septic tank--it's covered here! 2 Volumes; Looseleaf; updated annually.

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.

BROWN'S BOUNDARY CONTROL AND LEGAL PRINCIPLES The latest edition of the industry-leading reference to boundary law for property surveying In the newly revised eighth edition of Brown’s Boundary Control and Legal Principles, a team of distinguished surveying professionals delivers an updated and expanded treatment of the latest in surveying technology and surveying caselaw. This classic reference to boundary law principles for property surveying continues to evolve, covering all relevant and necessary information related to the complex area of boundary law. The book offers a wealth of case studies on federal and state rectangular and non-sectionalized land surveys demonstrating real-world examples. It provides numerous illustrations highlighting the concepts discussed within, and is an essential reference tool for professionals and students in the area, providing: A thorough introduction to the foundational principles of boundary surveying and property rights Comprehensive explorations of decision-making in professional boundary surveying Practical discussions of the legal principles governing land surveying, land boundaries, and land rights A holistic combination of law and surveying that’s ideal as a reference tool and as a learning tool Perfect for practicing surveyors and those studying for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) licensing exam, Brown’s Boundary Control and Legal Principles will also benefit undergraduate and graduate students of surveying programs, as well as lawyers who practice in the areas of real estate, land, and property law.