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Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles 5th Edition
- ISBN-100471215988
- ISBN-13978-0471215981
- Edition5th
- PublisherWiley
- Publication dateMay 23, 2003
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions6.44 x 1.12 x 9.35 inches
- Print length480 pages
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This new edition of Browns Boundary Control and Legal Principlesthe classic surveying and land law referenceis significantly revised to reflect the latest advances in the field, while providing new insights into the historic basis for boundary determinations.
The scope of professional surveying services is changing, and this Fifth Edition has all the necessary information to navigate the complex, evolving area of boundary law. It addresses new changes to laws of boundary evidence; locating easements and reversions; and ownership, transfer, and description of real property. The latest information on the technologies advancing boundary law is covered, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and their impact on surveying measurements. A wealth of case studies on federal and state nonsectionalized land surveys demonstrates real-world examples of covered material.
Browns Boundary Control and Legal Principles, Fifth Edition is an essential reference tool for professional surveyors studying for state surveying licensing, students, and attorneys in real estate and land law.
About the Author
DONALD A. WILSON is President of Land & Boundary Consultants, Inc. in Newfields, New Hampshire.
The late CURTIS M. BROWN was a partner of Brown & Hall, a major land surveying firm in Sacramento, California.
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- Publisher : Wiley; 5th edition (May 23, 2003)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 480 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0471215988
- ISBN-13 : 978-0471215981
- Item Weight : 1.75 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.44 x 1.12 x 9.35 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,022,430 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #292 in Property Law (Books)
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Walt is currently Of Counsel at Nettleman Land Consultants, Inc. www.cnettleman.net and an Adjunct Instructor at the Nettleman Institute of Land Surveying Engineering www.LandSurveyCareer.com
Walt's experience is varied and encompasses an international flavor. As a specialist in land boundary disputes he has surveyed and served as a consultant to individuals as well as governmental bodies in boundary and land title disputes, both on a local as well as an international basis. Many of the problems have been of a historical nature, in which he analyzed ancient boundaries.
Donald A. Wilson, LLS, PLS, RPF
Don is President of Land and Boundary Consultants, Inc., based in southeastern New Hampshire, and has been in practice as a land boundary consultant since 1974 and has been surveying since 1962. Don is both a licensed land surveyor and professional forester. He has presented seminars on a variety of topics including description interpretation, boundary evidence, surveying law, and various aspects of forensic science.
Don is a member of, and has been active in, many surveying, mapping, and forestry organizations. He is past president of both the Maine Society of Land Surveyors and the New Hampshire Land Surveyors Association.
In addition to over 200 technical publications in several disciplines, Don has been involved with writing more than 50 books. The 6th editions of Evidence & Procedures for Boundary Location and its companion title, Boundary Control and Legal Principles, both of which he is a co-author, are the leading surveying textbooks. Two of his more recent publications, Interpreting Land Records and Forensic Procedures for Boundary & Title Investigation, are proving to be a favorite among attorneys, title examiners and surveyors. He has written two other boundary-related texts as well as researched and compiled the subject matter for seven state boundary and surveying law books.
Don is a former faculty member of the University of Maine where he taught surveying in the School of Forestry and the Department of Civil Engineering. He is also a former faculty member at the University of New Hampshire where he continues to teach courses for the UNH Professional Development & Training Program. He is a member of the Professional Surveyor/Red Vector “Dream Team” providing on-line education for surveyors and related professionals. Presently this cooperative is offering twelve separate courses authored by Don with more currently being developed.
In addition to the writing and lecturing about surveying, Don is the fourth generation of a family that owned and operated the sporting camps, Wilson's on Moosehead Lake, for over 109 years. He is a registered Maine Guide, avid fly fisherman and has maintained an interest in the sporting and resort history of Maine.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2014This seems to be universally recognized as the go-to text for the legal aspects of land surveying, and its information is extremely useful. It is unforgivably poorly edited, however, in some cases making the information hard to digest. Apparently the next edition has corrected many of these errors. Hopefully your institution of higher learning will transition to the next edition before you take the course.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2011I have used this book in 4 classes, so far. It was required for 2. I have used it as a reference in several school projects. Great for anyone in Land Boundary work or someone working in Land Law. Also, has some good references in it for you to use.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2021Mediocre condition, some water damage and a little banged up, but useable
- Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2013This book is very informative, easy reading and easier to understand. The subject matter is organized and worded in a way that gets the point across better than similar books I have read and own. I highly recommend this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021Just what I needed. Great price !
- Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2013Love this text. Was required for a boundary law class and will definitely be kept in my collection for future reference.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2014This is a necessary component to any land surveyor. In our profession, there needs to be a clear understanding of boundary principles. One thing this could cover but did not, is the lawyers who pressure us to make calls that run contrary to our evidence.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2007This publication covers a preponderance of topics to provide objectivity to what can be a highly subjective matter. Concepts and principles are delineated in meaningful ways and the applications are expounded upon.
A must for all persons involved with land management, use, development, and preservation.