we do the same, Andy. For the same reason.
Me too, same reason. I also use "a distance of" to have separation between the bearing and distance. I have read many descriptions where the E/W was omitted and the seconds would just merge into the distances causing even more problems. Regarding legal descriptions I prefer to appear simple minded if that's what it takes to avoid confusion of location.
I use "A distance of" as well and since I can out bench press any of youse here I dare you to say I should do otherwise! o.O
I like it it breaks things up. You may feel differently
> Don't be so arrogant to think that a description is just for your benefit. The general public also reads these descriptions and they are not familiar with our professional shorthand. Take the extra time to write a fluent description that everyone can understand.
Gold medal statement there.
I’ve started using “a distance of” in the past 10 years or so because a big part of my job is helping the public and I don’t know how many times land owners have thought a problem existed because they don’t understand something like “North 89° East 300 feet”.
“The electric company’s poles aren’t anywhere near what the easement says. I stepped off North 89 feet and then East 300 feet and the power line is almost 100 feet south of the deed.”