EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURES FOR BOUNDARY LOCATION THE UPDATED CLASSIC GUIDE TO LAND BOUNDARY LAW AND EVIDENCE DISCOVERY The revised Seventh Edition of Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location serves as the seminal guide to the principles and concepts of land boundary law and evidence for accurately determining boundaries. Written by a team of noted authorities on the subject, the book presents the proven methods for the rediscovery of real property boundaries. Grounded in historical documentation, field investigation, and recreation of the original surveying methodology, the book contains the appropriate and legally defensible tools needed for the re-establishment of land boundaries. Thoroughly revised and updated, the classic text contains fresh examples of case law, the most recent developments in forensic investigation in the discovery of obscured evidence, as well as a new chapter on emerging technology used in boundary surveying. Designed for use by both working surveyors and aspiring professionals studying for the Fundamentals of Land Surveying licensure exam, this important book: Has been the leading guide to land boundary law and evidence for nearly 60 years Contains new case law examples and exhibits Offers expanded coverage on the use of forensic investigative techniques Presents a new chapter on the most recent surveying technology Written for practicing surveyors and students, the updated Seventh Edition of Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location continues to offer an authoritative guide to the principles, laws, and latest developments in the field.

Learn to be a good investigator and a successful retracement surveyor
In the era of CSI, forensic science has taken on an unaccustomed glamor. The fact is, forensic science plays as crucial a role in the field of land surveying and title investigation as it does in flesh-and-blood criminology. Land location, the stability of property lines, and the sanctity of title documents are of utmost interest to the legal system in general, and the court system in particular.
Forensic Procedures for Boundary and Title Investigation is the first book to present the application of investigative forensic techniques to the field of land boundary retracement. Covering basic logic, document research, and the interpretation of physical evidence on site, Forensic Procedures for Boundary and Title Investigation is an indispensable guide for?surveyors faced with a difficult retracement having little or faulty evidence.
Demonstrating the techniques that can be applied to boundary location, this fascinating and useful introduction to forensic science:
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Covers basic logic with tips for avoiding assumptions during the investigation that might result in error and bad conclusions
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Explains the standard operating procedures, common to all forensics fields, for the protection of scenes, evidence collection, and photography
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Provides detailed information on records research, reconstructing historical documentation, dealing with damaged documentation, and interpreting historic records containing antiquated measurements and wording
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Includes a unique presentation of physical evidence investigation techniques including interpreting stone, wood, and metal evidence found on site
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Takes an international approach, presenting universal investigative techniques and methods beyond the specifics of any single country
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Includes advice on using the Internet for research and how to draw upon surprising sources of historic information such as postcards, advertisements, and family histories

This extensive treatment is sure to become a standard reference work for professionals in many fields related to land investigation as well as a practical text for the training of investigators in the evidence recovery and interpretative processes leading to successful property location and ownership.

Concise, in-depth coverage of the complex issues of easements and their reversion

The definition, use, defense, and retirement of easements are areas of active work for land surveyors, lawyers, and the holders and buyers of easements, such as utility companies and highway departments. "Easements Relating to Land Surveying and Title Examination "is the most up-to-date reference that succinctly and incisively covers easements and reversions, written for land surveyors and title examiners.

This comprehensive guide covers the various forms of easements, their creation, reversion, and termination. Its numerous case studies offer examples of situations in which easements resulted in litigation and reveal how these cases were decided by the courts. The book also includes coverage of undescribed easements and guidance on how to properly write new easement descriptions.

This useful, practical handbook: Defines easements and easement terminologyCovers both right-of-way and right-of-way line easementsExplains the creation of easements by express grant, reservation or exception, agreement or covenant, implication, estoppel, custom, and moreExplores all types of easement termination, including expiration, release, merger of title, abandonment, prescription or adverse possession, and many othersProvides thorough descriptions of problem easements, from undescribed and blanket easements to hidden and rolling easementsOffers extensive coverage of reversion of easements, including highway-related reversions and rules for locating and defining reversionsPresents detailed information for land surveyors and title examiners on how to handle these easement issues

ROBOACHIEVER: Learning achievement through robotic game adventures. This 40+ page workbook permits virtual game play for the RoboAchiever flagship product of our hands-on game kit adventures. Also, includes friendly team competition option for 2-team play. The Elementary School gamer can now immediately commence game play through navigation of the Dahrtok region, and help liberate the Dahrtok Villagers from entrapment by the invading Imperial Interferon. Your mission is to defeat these mutant invaders and restore lost knowledge to the Dahrtok Villagers. There are math challenges that must be solved along the way to prove your continued readiness, but you are up to the challenge. Once mastered the full 2 by 2 foot game mat and actual robot companion can be ordered for actual floor game play. Join us, Commander, on this mission to save and restore the Dahrtok civilization. They await your rescue. You can begin your journey to this OuterWorld Region with this workbook that embarks on initial virtual game play. www.roboachiever.com Your story now begins ... Episode 1: The Day Before As Junie slurps his soffee, with just a sprinkling of Beetle Stalk sugar sprites, just as he likes it. he reflects to himself on the long day's hard work. "A group Think Day. That's the worst." Whistfully he recalls, "So much better when split duties assigned me to stellar guard patrol, carrot harvesting with Gristy, or better yet a full day on the Andromeda Clip. Oh well, Andromeda will have to wait. "Where's Puffin? Gristy, where's Puffin? Is she with you?" Gristy, wearing her usual workday green and blue robed coverall, appeared with Puffin under her arms. "She's just in from the grasshopper pond." "Had to attract her away with some beetle stalks." "Come here, Puffin. How was your day? I hope better than mine." "Gristy, today was exhausting. Thinking and talking. That Budsy just can't shut up his mouth. Talking all day, and solving nothing. The others are all talk too. Blah, Blah, Blah. Command has said no more regular work duty. We must put on our thinking caps and solve the Disappear Mystery. Remember yesterday, when we read about the nutrient capsule lost in the Eastern Grill? Totally vanished. Budsy was on guard, but says nothing at all mysterious occurred. The capsule just disappeared -- leaving no clue - whether dissolved, evaporated, melted. Just plain gone. None of us know why or how. it's a mystery alright. Command says this must stop, AND STOP NOW. ... this episode continues in Workbook

TRAIN YOUR DOG TO BE A MARINE Not really. It takes 12 weeks of boot camp to become a marine and it takes twelve years to graduate from high school, but you can train your dog to show quality in just 8 weeks. Following the instructions offered in this book can result in you and your four legged companion becoming perfect neighbors and the talk of the neighborhood. Nothing compares with winning Best Of Show or even on of many lessor awards and there is so much pride realized when you and your dog have completed the program.