CST Legal Descriptions & Boundary Surveys Flashcards
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In a lot and block legal description, where are the lot boundaries typically defined?
Answer: In the recorded plat of subdivision
Lot and block descriptions reference a recorded subdivision plat where all lot boundaries, dimensions, and block numbers are graphically depicted and legally recorded.
What does 'record distance' mean when comparing field measurements to deed records?
Answer: The distance stated in the recorded deed or plat
Record distance is the distance stated in the legal description or recorded plat, which may differ from the distance actually measured in the field.
Where are recorded surveys, deeds, and plats typically filed in the United States?
Answer: County recorder or register of deeds office
Surveys, deeds, and plats are recorded in the county recorder's or register of deeds' office, making them public record in the county where the property is located.
What is the primary legal principle that governs how conflicting elements in a deed description are resolved?
Answer: Monuments control over distances, which control over bearings
The hierarchy for resolving deed conflicts is: monuments (physical markers) > distances > bearings > area, with senior rights also applying.
What term describes the right-of-way width reserved for public roads in a subdivision plat?
Answer: Dedication
A dedication is the transfer of land from a private owner to the public for streets, parks, or other public uses, shown and accepted on a recorded plat.
Which bearing call correctly describes a line running from the northeast toward the southwest?
Answer: S 45° W
A bearing of S 45° W indicates a line running in the southwest direction, measured 45° west of due south.