SUR 3540 - Boundary Law I

3(3 + 0)

Prerequisite: SUR 2520 with a grade of “C” or better, or Permission of instructor

This course introduces the concepts of boundary control and legal principles. Subjects addressed include proportionate measurement, rights in land, junior/senior title rights, retracement of original surveys, deed first/survey first, common and case law, ranking/prioritizing evidence, controlling monuments and corners, errors in legal descriptions and plats, and case studies.