Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles [Hardcover]

Curtis M. Brown (Author), Donald A. Wilson (Author), Walter G. Robillard (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471215988 | ISBN-13: 978-0471215981 | Publication Date: May 23, 2003 | Edition: 5

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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"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) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Considered a classic in the field, this latest edition provides outstanding information on the science of measurements, evaluation of evidence and the laws and customs that define boundaries. Features new chapters which explore the distinction between GLO and other means of creating boundaries, surveying terminology, Riparian boundary and expanded coverage of title examination. Includes scores of tables, diagrams and unique photographs which enhance the written material. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 480 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 5 edition (May 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471215988
• ISBN-13: 978-0471215981
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #663,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Surveyor's Bible, December 28, 2002

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D. M. North (Flintstone, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

While preparing for my licensing exam, I read this book from cover to cover. It addresses every principle of retracement (sequential and simultaneous conveyances), public lands, and riparian issues thoroughly. The highlighted "principle" at the heading of each new topic makes remembering the main points simple. I can honestly say that every question on the NCEES exam that dealt with general principles and practice was answered in this book. I passed on my first sitting, and this book was one of the main reasons why. If you can only study one reference, this is it. Every practicing surveyor should also refer to it regularly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beyond the books, July 29, 2007

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A. Davis "land surveyor" (Dahlonega, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles (Hardcover)

This publication covers a preponderance of topics to provide objectivity to what can be a highly subjective matter. Concepts and principles are delineated in meaningful ways and the applications are expounded upon.
A must for all persons involved with land management, use, development, and preservation.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boundary Control and Legal Principals, August 20, 2002

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This review is from: Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, 4th Edition (Hardcover)

This is the definitive work on boundary control. Technicians preparing for the SIT and PLS tests should own this book.