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In my state we don’t file surveys or include survey narratives. There could be many reasons that a found corner is not accepted and a calculated position is held, unless the found corner is a called for and original corner.
The judges in that system are the same judges that handle everything
(criminal cases, divorce cases, small claims, etc.) and are not versed
in boundary lawNew Jersey Superior Courts are divided into Civil, Criminal and Family Divisions. Judges normally work within a division. Although I do agree that most Judges and Attorneys are not well versed in boundary law. In my experience this may be because there are so few boundary cases in comparison to all other civil cases. Of all the boundary disputes that I have been hired to consult on only one has actually gone to trial. And that case was settled when both parties realized that the Judge was in way over his head.
PLS NJ & NY, PP NJThis thread has taken a life of its own. While it has strayed from the original post I cannot say that it is not extremely interesting.
In my jurisdiction a survey is not required to be published if it shows only existing boundaries. It is also not necessary to employ a narrative.
However, professors I have known would, and should encourage both. One would say there should be an operative document for every line determined. That is what I believe. That every survey needs to be published for the benefit of the client, the public, and other surveyors that may follow. That there is plenty of room on the map for a narrative of the condition and reasoning for the evidence found or set.
I’ve never believed in minimum standards (minimum effort) surveys. If my clients do not understand the results of my survey then I haven’t done my job correctly.
Historic Boundaries and Conservation EffortsI know this thread went sideways, but I just had this today…and the answer for me is typically Angie’s list or some equivalent has indicated that the cost of a survey is $800. I remember when they called me and asked me to pay to be on their list. I told them that they were give bad info to their “clients” and I wanted nothing to do with them.
-All thoughts my own, except my typos and when I am wrong.
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