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Description
The eighth edition of Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles delivers comprehensive coverage of property boundary law, land rights, and professional surveying methodology. Co-authored by Donald A. Wilson, Charles A. Nettleman III, and Walter G. Robillard, this hardcover volume integrates updated caselaw with practical retracement standards. The text thoroughly explores the creation and interpretation of boundary lines, General Land Office (GLO) surveys, metes and bounds descriptions, easements, reversions, and riparian boundaries.
Structured across 15 core chapters, the work details decision-making principles for sequential and simultaneous conveyances, title priorities, and boundary dispute resolution. Dedicated sections address professional liability, evidence recovery, and the ethical responsibilities incumbent on practicing surveyors. By merging legal doctrine with real-world survey analysis, this edition remains the benchmark reference for property boundary determination.
Institutional Use
This text serves as a primary textbook in university geomatics, surveying engineering, and civil engineering departments, particularly in upper-division boundary law and land rights courses. Professional technical colleges utilize it for surveyor-in-training preparation, directly supporting candidates studying for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) licensing examination. Additionally, academic law libraries, real property legal practices, and municipal planning departments maintain this reference for resolving title disputes, easement encroachments, and boundary litigation.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781119911708 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1119911702 |
| Edition | 8th Edition |
| Authors | Donald A. Wilson, Charles A. Nettleman III, Walter G. Robillard |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Publication date | 2023-11-30 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Page count | 560 pages |
| Language | English |
| Category | Engineering & Technology |
| List price | $69.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: History and Concept of Boundaries
- Chapter 2: How Boundaries Are Created
- Chapter 3: Ownership, Transfer, and Description of Real Property and Accompanying Rights
- Chapter 4: Boundaries, Law, and Related Presumptions
- Chapter 5: Creation and Interpretation of Metes and Bounds and Other Nonsectionalized Descriptions
- Chapter 6: Creation and Retracement of General Land Office (GLO) Boundaries
- Chapter 7: Federal and State Nonsectionalized Land Surveys
- Chapter 8: Locating Easements and Reversions
- Chapter 9: Riparian and Littoral Boundaries
- Chapter 10: Retracing and Resurveying Sectionalized Lands
- Chapter 11: Locating Sequential Conveyances
- Chapter 12: Locating Simultaneously Created Boundaries
- Chapter 13: Locating Combination Descriptions and Conveyances
- Chapter 14: Role of the Surveyor
- Chapter 15: The Ethics and Moral Responsibilities of Boundary Creation and Retracements
Key Topics
- Foundational boundary law principles and real property rights
- Creation and retracement of General Land Office (GLO) boundaries
- Metes and bounds and nonsectionalized descriptions
- Retracing and resurveying sectionalized public lands
- Easements, reversions, and right-of-way boundaries
- Riparian and littoral water boundaries
- Sequential versus simultaneous conveyances and junior/senior title rights
- Professional surveyor role, legal liability, and ethical duties
Who This Is For
- Undergraduate and graduate students in surveying and geomatics engineering programs
- Candidates studying for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) licensing examination
- Licensed professional land surveyors and boundary consultants
- Attorneys specializing in real estate, land use, and title litigation
- Municipal planning, GIS, and civil engineering technical staff
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781119911708) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What edition is this textbook, and when was it published?
A: This is the 8th edition of Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, published by Wiley in November 2023.
Q: What binding format corresponds to ISBN 9781119911708?
A: ISBN 9781119911708 corresponds to the hardcover print edition. Digital eTextbook access is issued under companion ISBN 9781119911715.
Q: How many chapters are included in the 8th edition?
A: The book contains 15 chapters covering boundary creation, GLO resurveys, nonsectionalized descriptions, easements, riparian boundaries, sequential and simultaneous conveyances, surveyor responsibilities, and professional ethics.
Q: Does this text align with professional licensing examinations?
A: Yes. The textbook is widely utilized by students and practicing professionals preparing for the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) licensing exam, as well as state-specific boundary law examinations.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for this title?
A: The minimum order is 5 copies. Tiered pricing applies at 5, 10, and 25 copies; orders of 100 or more copies are quoted directly by email.
Q: Is this the correct edition for my program or syllabus?
A: This listing is ISBN 9781119911708 (ISBN-10 1119911702). Please confirm this exact identifier and edition against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering, as editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Q: Do you accept purchase orders and offer Net-30 terms?
A: Yes. Purchase orders and Net-30 terms are accepted for qualifying institutions, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted at checkout.
Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: Yes, Global Academic Supply offers free worldwide shipping with no sales tax on qualifying orders.