{"product_id":"easements-relating-to-land-surveying-and-title-examination-isbn-9781118349984","title":"Easements Relating to Land Surveying and Title Examination","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONCISE, IN-DEPTH COVERAGE OF THE COMPLEX ISSUES OF EASEMENTS AND THEIR REVERSION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003eEasements Relating to Land Surveying and Title Examination\u003c\/i\u003e is the most up-to-date reference that succinctly and incisively covers easements and reversions, written for land surveyors and title examiners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis useful, practical handbook: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefines easements and easement terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers both right-of-way and right-of-way line easements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the creation of easements by express grant, reservation or exception, agreement or covenant, implication, estoppel, custom, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores all types of easement termination, including expiration, release, merger of title, abandonment, prescription or adverse possession, and many others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides thorough descriptions of problem easements, from undescribed and blanket easements to hidden and rolling easements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers extensive coverage of reversion of easements, including highway-related reversions and rules for locating and defining reversions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents detailed information for land surveyors and title examiners on how to handle these easement issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 – Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRights and Interests in Land; Transfer of Ownership 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeans of Transferring or Obtaining Title or Rights in Land 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 – Easements in General 8\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefinition: What is an Easement? 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasement Terminology 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntermittent Easements 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 – Types of Easements 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight of Way 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight of Way Line 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 – Creation of Easements 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpress Grant 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReservation or Exception 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAgreement or Covenant 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplication 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstoppel 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrescription 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEminent Domain 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCustom 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVote of a Governing Body 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 – Termination of Easements 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpiration 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelease 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMerger of Title 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbandonment 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstoppel 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrescription or Adverse Possession 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDestruction of the Servient Estate 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCessation of Necessity 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEminent Domain 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrustration of Purpose 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverburden 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 – Easements and Descriptions 96\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoid Instruments 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompilation 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 – Problem Easements 108\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndescribed Easements, Blanket Easements 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating an Undefined Easement 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHidden Easements 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRolling Easements 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShore Road Allowances in Canada 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe New Zealand Example 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 – The Process of Reversion 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstate in Reversion 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePossibility of Reverter 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 – Reversion of Easements 122\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighways 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlowage 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRailroads 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 – Reversion Relating to Highways (and to Other Types of Rights of Way) 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscontinuance or Abandonment 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActual Highway Abandonment 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcedure 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresumption of Law 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming the Presumption 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbandonment, Strictly Speaking 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 – Rules of Locating and Defining Reversions 140\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic Rule 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurved Street 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreet Intersection 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOwnership at Intersection with Reversion Only at One Street 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurved Street Intersection 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLots at an Angle Point in the Road 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLots Adjoining a Subdivision Boundary 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMarginal Road 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Cases 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProblem Cases 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocuments Indefinite or Not Available 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary of Procedure for Determining Reversion Rights in Vacated Highways 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 – Easements and the Land Surveyor 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eALTA\/ACSM Standards 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRight of Way as Boundary Line 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetracement of Right of Way Line 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetractment of Original Survey of Highway 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasement Plans are Land Surveys 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiability of the Land Surveyor 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasements are Similar to Other Land 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 – Easements and the Title Examiner (or Records Researcher) 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eItems Outside the Period of Search 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eItems Not on the Public Record at the Court House 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eItems to Be Shown by an Accurate Survey 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImplied Dedication and\/or Acceptance 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Insurance Does Not Cover 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiability of the Title Examiner 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 – Case Studies 164\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #1 Who Owns the Road? 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #2 Who Owns the Land? 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #3 How Much Research is Necessary? 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #4 How Wide is the Right of Way? 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #5 When Does a Road Become Not a Road? 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #6: Presumption of Ownership to Centerline Overcome 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #7 Right of Way Created by Estoppel 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #8 The Marginal Road, a Special Case 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #9 Road Constructed Outside of Layout 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #10 Reversion of a Cemetery Lot 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #11 Determining Title to Land Parcel When a Road is Relocated 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #12 Easement by Agreement Resulting in Cessation of Necessity 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #13 Road Shown on Subdivision Plat Not a Public Way 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #14 Railroad as Abutter Not Receiving One-Half of Vacated Highway 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #15 Overburdening an Easement Causing Its Termination 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #16 Major Expansion of Development Not Causing an Overburden 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #17 Proprietor’s Way 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase #18 Easement by Custom 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor Further Reference 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEasements and related incorporeal rights to land have become more critical than ever as land development brings access to the forefront of many property disputes. This book represents a comprehensive study of the complexities that may arise when dealing with roads (both public and private), railways and utility easements. The author has researched many topics not previously addressed in other texts of this genre. Basic principles are clearly laid out in the 14-chapters of the book, but this text goes beyond the basics to provide specific information on overlooked and emerging issues. Wilson's book includes discussion of easements created by a vote of a governing body, along with rolling easements and blanket easements. In addition, the tricky issues generated in subdivisions by a \"common scheme\" are considered. I was particularly pleased to read the section on the creation of railroad rights of way and the specific examples of language that will determine the rights conveyed. (Kristopher M. Kline, \u003ci\u003eReviewer \u0026amp; Author\u003c\/i\u003e, October 2013)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDONALD A. WILSON\u003c\/b\u003e is the President of Land \u0026amp; Boundary Consultants, Inc., in Newfields, New Hampshire.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONCISE, IN-DEPTH COVERAGE OF THE COMPLEX ISSUES OF EASEMENTS AND THEIR REVERSION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003ci\u003eEasements Relating to Land Surveying and Title Examination\u003c\/i\u003e is the most up-to-date reference that succinctly and incisively covers easements and reversions, written for land surveyors and title examiners. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis useful, practical handbook: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefines easements and easement terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers both right-of-way and right-of-way line easements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains the creation of easements by express grant, reservation or exception, agreement or covenant, implication, estoppel, custom, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores all types of easement termination, including expiration, release, merger of title, abandonment, prescription or adverse possession, and many others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides thorough descriptions of problem easements, from undescribed and blanket easements to hidden and rolling easements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers extensive coverage of reversion of easements, including highway-related reversions and rules for locating and defining reversions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents detailed information for land surveyors and title examiners on how to handle these easement issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989097038053,"sku":"NP9781118349984","price":107.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118349984.jpg?v=1761782782","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/easements-relating-to-land-surveying-and-title-examination-isbn-9781118349984","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}