Boundary Law
Principles of boundary law, evidence hierarchy, monuments, acquiescence, adverse possession, and water boundaries for land surveyors.
7 articles
Principles of Boundary Law
Foundational principles of boundary law including the distinction between original and retracement surveys, the surveyor's quasi-judicial role, intention of the parties, and rules of construction.
Evidence Hierarchy
The traditional hierarchy of calls used to resolve conflicting elements in a boundary description, from natural monuments through area and quantity.
Monuments & Priority of Calls
Types of monuments in boundary law, the distinction between natural and artificial monuments, lost and obliterated corners, and the doctrine that monuments control courses and distances.
Acquiescence & Practical Location
How long-standing occupation, agreement, and acquiescence can establish or alter boundary lines, including practical location, estoppel, and the role of fence lines.
Adverse Possession
The doctrine of adverse possession, its required elements, the distinction between color of title and claim of right, tacking, and the surveyor's role in adverse possession claims.
Water Boundaries
Riparian and littoral rights, accretion, reliction, avulsion, the ordinary high water mark, meander lines, and the ambulatory nature of water boundaries.
Comprehensive Survey Doctrines Catalog
Complete reference catalog of legal doctrines relevant to land surveying, boundary law, and property rights — with citations, definitions, and source quotes