Description
Book SynopsisBase retracement on solid research and historically accurate interpretation
Interpreting Land Records is the industry's most complete guide to researching and understanding the historical records germane to land surveying. Coverage includes boundary retracement and the primary considerations during new boundary establishment, as well as an introduction to historical records and guidance on effective research and interpretation. This new edition includes a new chapter titled Researching Land Records, and advice on overcoming common research problems and insight into alternative resources when official records are unavailable. Topical case studies provide helpful, plain-language descriptions of methods, problems, and resolutions, and appendices provide definitions, context, and modern interpretation of historical words and phrases. The text features exhaustive coverage and notes, with hundreds of case law citations annotated with expert insight that gives readers
Table of Contents
Preface vii
Acknowledgments viii
1 Introduction to Land Records 1
2 Geometry of the Description 3
3 Records Research: Title Search or Deed Search 53
4 Researching Land Records 93
5 Rules of Construction 109
6 Relative Importance of Conflicting Elements 143
7 Exceptions and Reservations 161
8 Words and Phrases 177
9 The Use of Extrinsic Evidence 187
10 Maps, Plats, Plans, and Charts 253
11 Pictures 285
12 Document Examination 303
Appendix One Definitions of Words and Phrases 321
Appendix Two Definitions of Ancient Land Terms 393
Index 397
