If the parties had marked it out themselves, then measured it themselves or asked the surveyor to merely locate and describe the stakes they set, then...

Actually there is no error mentioned at all.The Farmer actually testified to a fact that be in his/her interest at this point? I'm pretty sure that's...

I think there's a good chance a court would grant the 200 missing feet. Given that both parties thought the original surveyor was doing one thing, an...

Land has never been cheap, and that argument is made only by those who don't know what they are talking about.Original surveys are as accurate as they...

Good post Luke, but I think this is a case where the law and common sense are actually in harmony.First, I've noticed that most of the previous survey...

So the "official" field notes are opinion rather than fact in the government surveys. I had not caught that before; very interesting.

10 - Wouldn't be a quarter corner otherwise; now if you ask me whether it has to be on a "straight" line between the two....:)28 years, not licensed i...

By making your concerns known to the contractor you have thrust yourself into the situation. You went beyond what was required of the contract, volun...

Per the board answer, and I agree with it, this is a new project. It is not a matter of resuming or finalizing. The previous surveyor is not going t...

I'd take the detector with and look again before setting anything. I've seen a lot of monuments missed because something more obvious was next to the...

I agree. I only wonder what took them so long. Here in NY we also have reports of law enforcement setting lines between arguing landowners to settle...

Larry and all,Please excuse my frustration showing through. But I do believe that property boundaries will not sustain the profession because they ar...

The real question is ..Depends on the dictionary it's not in?

"It seems that some of the planners in that area are requiring surveyors to put a note on their plats that there are no human burial grounds or cemete...

I'm guessing the attorneys told them that because the sewer easement is included in the public easement, they don't have to obtain one. Abandonment o...

The rules depend on the site conditions. Steep slopes, pervious soils, shallow groundwater and bedrock, all would tend to require a larger seperation...

Excellent post Adam. The situation presented is anything but clear. Even if we jump to the conclusion that the poster is correct, we don't have enou...

On the other hand, price could be the only issue. How could you get quality, educated, experienced people in an endeavor that does not pay well? If ...

No kidding, yikes! I wish some would please wake up from whatever dream they are having.Here you have a title company form designed to help the attor...

The problem you have is a typical one and has to do with location on the ground of what you own. These problems are caused by writings and actions of...