Have any of you had the opportunity to compare the current 7th edition to the 5th edition?
I'm wondering if it's worth updating my library.
For those who may be shy of answering
It was pointed out to me by PM that many may not want to answer an otherwise valid and benign survey related question on a survey forum because my identity is not immediately obvious by my signature. I may be a troll asking a reasonable and benign survey related question on a survey forum.
So, for inquiring minds, I am
Evan A. Page. 2708 was the number of my 1st survey license in OR (since lapsed).
Most of you know who I am, and some may think me a troll anyway. Oh well.
For those who may be shy of answering
Well Evan, I'm not shy to answer, I just don't have the answer since I'm still getting by with the third edition.
Have you checked the POB book review, or the other magazines to see if it's been reviewed?
Later Editions
They used to publish a soft cover "Supplement" for updating purposes, I guess that is no longer the case.
The Fifth Edition was edited by Walt Robillard and Lane Bouman. The Seventh Edition is edited by Robillard, Bouman and Robert Shelton, Esq., a former judge who was doing the conference circuit with Walt Robillard for a while.
I have seen and heard many take issue with the changes as each edition is published.......many think that the authors are moving away from the original ideas presented by Mr. Clark, just as some feel Curtis Brown's "Evidence and Legal Procedures" and "Boundary Control and Legal Principles" have been corrupted by later editions.
Robillard in particular (rightly or wrongly) seems to be losing support among many as an authority.
I'd say get the later edition, as it may have later relevant court cases, etc., etc. Maybe a quick check at a law school or other library might give you peek that might sway you one way or the other.
Edit...just realized where you are, and the possible lack of a suitable (American) law library....sorry.
For those who may be shy of answering
Don:
as a fellow non-reader I agree.
I never saw a lot of extra value in the later editions of Clark and I don't follow the current authors.
But human nature is strange sometimes, I may seek out a copy to peruse.
Later Editions
Angelo,
Although I live in the Peoples' Republik of Kalifornia, we still have access to some real law.
I was considering all the same things you bring up in your post. If there is significant new case law brought into the publication, it would be worth the $150 or so to get it.
If it is mostly rehashed from previous versions, or ideas diverging from those presented in previous versions without recent case law to back it up, then there may be no reason to update.
As for the "Brown" books,I'm still working from the 3rd editions of each. Although I've heard more negative reviews in comparison to the older versions, it's time to update or risk working on outdated info.
Thanks all for the feedback.
OOOOPS.......
I had you confused with Peter, who (I believe) lives in Mexico.
Sorry.
For those who may be shy of answering
Thanks for the feedback Don. I have not checked those reviews. I'll take a look to see if I can find one. Thanks for the idea.
Peter had some issue with me using only initials and not my full name and suggested that folks might be avoiding answering because they were afraid of the specter of a possible troll. I don't get it, but apparently it bothers him enough to make further issue of it.
Sorry Peter. Just for you I will go figure how to put a signature line in so you needn't be afraid. BTW, my email, [email protected], has been in my profile, so there was obviously no intent to hide behind an alias.
OOOOPS.......
Ensenada, Baja California
For those who may be shy of answering
I imagine that it is updated with the latest case law, regulations, and statutes
> Have any of you had the opportunity to compare the current 7th edition to the 5th edition?
>
> I'm wondering if it's worth updating my library.
don't know - i got the 7th ed. - not familiar with anything prior...but I doubt its worth 'updating' your library
I have the Third and Fourth Editions and use the Third for most of my research for answers.
Evan: For those who may be shy of answering
Evan:
Sorry, my private comments to you were only intended to be my observations on human nature, nothing more.
Expecting someone to decipher the nicknames is a bit of a stretch in my view. If the author is unknown then what is said is often perceived as just more white noise and is ignored.
There is much too much to read these days. Personally, I note the subject and the author and quickly decide to read or ignore. Mostly I ignore.
BTW: Your sweeping comment on the CLSA Forum about the readers here was a bit impolite.
OOOOPS.......
On Line legal research has become rather simple these days. As a virtual suburb of San Diego a conventional US law library is easily accessed. There are also a number of US lawyers with significant personal resources in the immediate neighborhood.
My home/office is less than 60 miles from the border, well under 2 hours with border crossing delay included. I do avoid crossing but set foot in metro San Diego rather often. Not isolated as some would imagine.
Clark in a Law Library? I seriously doubt it but I will have a look later today.
Hi Evan..
Nice to see you haunting the halls again.
Nothing after Clark's 2nd is worth the money.
For up-to-date reference, you can't beat Backman & Thomas's "A Practical Guide to Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners - Easements" from LexisNexis, Matthew Bender Div. which is an annualy updated two volume, loose-leaf reference of national law and court cases.
Richard Schaut
Then Peter
I now formally apologize to you and anyone else who may have been offended by my sweeping comment. Thank you for taking the time to read.
Hi Evan..
Thanks Paul. I lurked for a while. Occasionally lurk at the other board that seems to be on life support too. But not much happening there.
Richard
Is the focus of that one just on easements, or does it cover all nature of property disputes?
Evan
It's pretty comprehensive, I downloaded it from the Nexis website a few years ago.
Not that I would intentially violate any copyright laws, but you might want to check your email in a few hours. 😉
(I'm off to dinner now - it's pushing 7 PM here in Belgium)