Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location

7th Edition (2021) • By Donald A. Wilson, Charles A. Nettleman III & Walter G. Robillard

Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location is a definitive reference on land boundary law, evidence evaluation, and field procedures used to determine and re-establish property boundaries. Widely used by professional surveyors, educators, and attorneys, it explains how to analyze documentary and physical evidence, resolve boundary conflicts, and apply established principles when locating corners, lines, and parcels. The book integrates legal concepts with practical workflow—supporting accurate boundary retracement, defensible survey decisions, and clear professional reporting.

Product Details

• Title: Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location
• Edition: 7th Edition (2021)
• Authors: Donald A. Wilson; Charles A. Nettleman III; Walter G. Robillard
• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication Date: August 31, 2021
• ISBN-13: 9781119719397
• ISBN-10: 1119719399
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 720
• Dimensions: 7 x 1.5 x 10 inches
• Weight: 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg)
• Price: $59.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping Worldwide

Key Features

• Boundary law + surveying practice connecting legal principles with field procedures
• Evidence-based workflow for evaluating deeds, plats, records, monuments, and testimony
• Corner and line location methods for retracement, restoration, and conflict resolution
• Case-informed reasoning supporting defensible professional judgment and documentation
• Professional standards focus reinforcing ethics, liability awareness, and best practices

Topics Covered (Highlights)

1. Introduction to Boundary Location
2. Definition and Nature of Evidence
3. Words and Documents as Evidence
4. Measurements and Calculations
5. Plats and Maps Interpretation
6. Water Boundaries and Riparian Rights
7. Historical Knowledge and Preservation
8. Legal Procedures and Courtroom Testimony
9. Professional Liability and Ethics
10. Case Law Examples and Appendices

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Overview

The authoritative guide to boundary location—covering land boundary law, evidence evaluation, and practical procedures for locating and re-establishing corners, lines, and parcels with defensible professional judgment.

Who Should Use This Book?

• Professional land surveyors and survey technicians
• Surveying and civil engineering students
• Attorneys involved in boundary disputes and land evidence
• Real estate and land development professionals

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FAQs

• Is this book considered the standard reference for boundary location?
  Yes, it is widely regarded as the authoritative reference on land boundary law and evidence.
• Who is the primary audience for this book?
  Professional land surveyors, surveying students, attorneys, and land-use professionals.
• Does the book focus on legal theory or practical surveying?
  It integrates boundary law with practical field and office surveying procedures.
• Is this edition suitable for licensure exam preparation?
  Yes, it supports concepts commonly tested in surveying education and licensure exams.
• Does it cover deed, plat, and monument evidence?
  Yes, it provides detailed guidance on evaluating documentary and physical boundary evidence.
• Is courtroom testimony and professional liability addressed?
  Yes, it includes guidance on legal procedures, testimony, ethics, and professional responsibility.
• Does it discuss water boundaries and riparian rights?
  Yes, water boundaries and related legal principles are covered in detail.
• Is this book appropriate for students new to boundary law?
  Yes, it is structured to support both students and experienced professionals.
• Can this be used as a long-term professional reference?
  Yes, it is commonly used as a definitive reference throughout a surveyor’s career.

• Is this the latest edition available?
  Yes, this is the current 7th Edition.

Make boundary decisions you can defend—with the evidence-driven standards in Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location.