Easements and Reversions [Hardcover]

Donald A. Wilson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0910845433 | ISBN-13: 978-0910845434 | Publication Date: June 1, 1992 | Edition: 1ST

Over the years there have been many articles concerning easements and several books which either made easements their focus, or devoted a separate chapter to them. While the emphasis has been on what an easement is, and how easements are created, little analysis has appeared on the termination of easements and the fate of the land burdened by them.

This treatment attempts to address that topic and the reversion rights and boundaries that accompany easement termination. Reversions are constant problems for surveyors and title examiners, so it is anticipated that this will serve as a guide useful in the solution of those problems. Selected Topics: Reversions Applied to Highways Kinds of Easements Creation of Easements Termination of Easements Reversion of Easements Easements in General Rules for Locating and Defining Reversions Case studies: Who owns the road? Who owns the land? How much research is necessary? When is a road not a road? Right of Way by estoppel. Things to learn from the book: How to distinguish an easement from a license Definition of restrictive covenants and natural rights How to determine whether an easement is appurtenant on in gross; affirmative or negative; apparent or non apparent; continuous or noncontinuous Flowage easements and drainage esements - the difference? Some modern kinds of easements- light, air, sun ,view Eight different ways to create an easement Nine ways to terminate an easement What happens when easements revert? Rules for locating and defining reversions in streets and intersections; angle points in roads; lots adjoining a subdivision boundary; marginal roads; problems and special cases. Some Humor: "...with liberty to pass into said garret by the front stairs, & also liberty to use the front entry & front door, together with the privilege of passing & between the road house as much as necessary..."

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From the Publisher

A book for right of way personnel, appraisers, title company personnel, lawyers in real property practice, and Land Surveyors who want detailed information beyond the standard but general books.

About the Author

Don Wilson is president of Land & Boundary Consultants, Inc., based in southeastern New Hampshire and has been in practice as a land boundary consultant for over 30 years.While most of his practice has been in and around the New England area, Mr. Wilson has consulted to firms and groups throughout the United States. He is both a licensed land surveyor and professional forester, and has conducted workshops on a variety of topics, including evidence, law, photogrammetry, and related subject matter.

Mr. Wilson has been active in numerous organizations in surveying and mapping, forestry and related fields, including the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping, the Canadian Institute of Surveying and Mapping, the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing, a life member of the American Forestry Association, a Fellow of ACSM, past president of both the Maine Society of Land Surveyors and the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association, member of the New Hampshire Title Association and the New England Land Title Association.

In addition to over 100 technical publications, Mr. Wilson has been involved with 11 books. He is co-author of the Second Edition of "Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location," and the third edition of "Boundary Control and Legal Principles" and is author of Deed "Descriptions I have Known but Could Have Done Without" and has been involved with the research and compilation of subject matter for six state boundary and surveying law books. He is a contributor to "The Surveying Handbook", second edition.

Mr. Wilson has been recognized for his achievements by receiving numerous awards and citations and has been listed in several works of biographical reference, including Who's Who

Product Details

• Hardcover: 107 pages
• Publisher: Landmark Enterprises; 1ST edition (June 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0910845433
• ISBN-13: 978-0910845434
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,132,896 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Help, December 27, 2005

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David Powers "Docbeaker" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Easements and Reversions (Hardcover)

I purchased this book for research material regarding a court case. It is an excellent resource. It gives the bare bones to all types of easement issues and the sources point the reader to other places should more research be needed.