Legal Descriptions

Question 1

Map and Plat Descriptions

Answer 1

Also called Lot and Block description. A system of describing land in urbans

Question 2

Metes and Bounds descriptions

Answer 2

The oldest form of legal description used in the United States

Question 3

Monuments

Answer 3

Natural and man-made landmarks

Question 4

Plat Map

Answer 4

A survey that shows the location and boundaries of individual properties, dedicated streets, parks, and so on

Question 5

Point of beginning

Answer 5

Place where surveyor begins to describe the parcel in terms of the distance and direction from that point

Question 6

Rectangular Survey

Answer 6

Also called Government survey. A system of land description developed by federal government