LSIT Legal and Boundary Principles

Question 1

What is an easement?

Accepted Answer

Right to use another persons land for specific purpose without owning it

Answer

Full ownership of a portion

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Temporary permit

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Property tax type

Question 2

What is the hierarchy of boundary evidence?

Accepted Answer

Natural monuments, artificial monuments, distances, directions, area

Answer

Area strongest

Answer

Distances always control

Answer

All equal weight

Question 3

What is adverse possession?

Accepted Answer

Gaining title through continuous, open, notorious, hostile, exclusive possession

Answer

Auction purchase

Answer

Inheritance

Answer

Extended rental

Question 4

What is a metes and bounds description?

Accepted Answer

Tracing boundaries using directions, distances, and landmarks from a point of beginning

Answer

Coordinate system

Answer

Building height method

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Soil classification

Question 5

What is right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

Land strip designated for transportation or utility purposes

Answer

Right to survey anywhere

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Surveying technique

Answer

Property boundary type

Question 6

What is the standard of care for surveyors?

Accepted Answer

Skill and care a competent surveyor would exercise in similar circumstances

Answer

Perfection in every measurement

Answer

Whatever client requests

Answer

Minimum effort needed