and provide at least two examples of a point of origin.

Texas Real Estate Principles - Part 1 - Chapter 8 Flashcards The subdivision is recorded into the county in which the land is located

8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat happens when plats are

signed and approved? (Taxes)

Objective:Describe the metes and bounds method in detail,

and provide at least two examples of a point of origin.

Objective:Describe the government survey method in

detail, and identify the length and width of a township in miles.

The Mean Sea Level at New York Harbor8.3: Legal DescriptionsRod

point of beginning8.2Sometimes court actions may be required to clear any uncertainties of the descriptions where monuments are listed. What happens if courts find that there are discrepancies in the distance between two monuments?Most real estate transactions such as securing a property for a mortgage

8.3: Legal DescriptionsAre surveyors licensed?

refers to the lot and block number8.3: Legal DescriptionsHow are plats divided

This is set for school sections8.3: Legal DescriptionsSections are further divided into?A) HalvesB) quartersC) thirdsD) eighths A strip or column of land six miles wide, determined by a government survey, running in a north-south direction, lying east or west of a principal meridian.

8.2Range Lines

• miles x 6 miles. Each township square has 36 equal

sections that are 1 square mile each. Each section has 640 acres

8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhere do section numbers

start?What happens when you reach the top left corner?

On a flat plane bases8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat does flat plane bases mean?

Equal to 43,560 sq.ft. or 160 rods.8.3: Legal DescriptionsSection

CQuiz: 8.2A strip or column of land six miles wide,

determined by a government survey, running in a north-south direction, lying east or west of a principal meridian is known as a...?A) PlatB) Block and LotC) TownshipD) Range

Objective:Identify how many linear feet are in a mile, and

how many square feet are in one acre.

8.1Survey The process of precisely determining the area, dimensions, and location of a piece of land.

8.1Legal Description Metes and BoundsRectangular method or government survey recordrecorded survey plat

8.5 : Study InfoWhat is the oldest survey method?

Metes refer to distance in feet and inches 8.3: Legal DescriptionsDatum

Yes8.3: Legal DescriptionsLegal descriptions must

include________ Distance, direction, and boundaries8.5 : Study InfoRectangular Survey System is utilized byA) state of TexasB) government They are based on longitude and latitudePrincipal Meridian lines= north and southBase Lines= east and west 8.2When do we use the rectangular system in Texas for descriptions?

B8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhich of the following is shown on

an improvement survey...?A) SidewalksB) FencesC) BuildingsD) All of the above

surveys8.5 : Study InfoWhat are the three ways united states

surveys land A term used in describing the boundary lines of land, setting forth all the boundary lines together with their terminal points and angles.

8.2Bench Mark It is a misdemeanor crime8.3: Legal DescriptionsHow do you fully describe a lot on a subdivision plat?Lot sized and street details must be indicated on them and they must comply with all local requirements

8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat is a subdivision plat?

Metes and bounds8.2What does metes and bounds do in short?

A8.38.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat is the distance of a

township square?A series of government survey lines running north and south at six-mile intervals starting with the principal meridian and forming the east and west boundaries of townships.

8.2Township B8.4.2 SurveyingSee and Study 8.4.2 & 8.4.1 diagram Lot numberBlock numberSectionSubdivision nameCityName of countyState

8.3: Legal DescriptionsHow is land surveyed

The system is based on 2 sets of intersecting lines principal meridians and baselines 8.2Where do the principal meridian lines and baselines run through?

Metes and bounds8.5 : Study InfoWhat do surveys describe

the exact way of describing real estatecontract, deed, or any other document accepted by a court of law

8.5 : Study InfoHow are legal descriptions obtained?

they are trained and authorized to locate any particular parcel of land and to determined it's legal description

8.3: Legal DescriptionsHow do surveyors do their job?

B8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat is a parcel?

A monument used to establish the elevation of the point, usually relative to Mean Sea Level, but often to some local datum.

8.2Monument We use them when we are doing section measurements8.2.2What do bounds refer to simply?

B8.3: Legal Descriptions1 acre is equal to...?A) 1,000

sq.ft.B) 5,280 sq.ft.C) 23,040 sq.ft.D) 43,560 sq.ft.

AQuiz: 8.2Which of the following is an example of a

monument...?A) A treeB) A postC) A streamD) All of the above The actual distance between two monuments is considered more reliable and takes precedence over the linear measurements in the descriptions of two monuments if they differ. Natural objects will also be given precedence over manmade objects because trees (new ones can grow) or streams can change location, unlike manmade objects.

Manmade or more consistent and reliable.

8.2What objects are used to mark the surveys?The subdivision plat becomes part of the legal description8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat happens if a plat is described by a plot and block without proper sign-offs?Section measurements predominantly rural legal descriptions

8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhich does Texas primarily for their

legal descriptionsA) Metes and bounds or subdividtion platsB) Rectangular system,

A8.4.2 SurveyingRange lines are east and west or north and south?A) east and westB) north and south AChapter 8 quizThe subdivision plat method of describing property includes which of the following...?A) SectionsB) TownshipsC) MonumentsD) Lot and Blocks shows the location and the dimensions of a particular parcel of land

8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat is an improvement survey

Equal to 66'-0" in length or 4 rods8.3: Legal DescriptionsMile

A8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat do Recorded subdivision plats

refer to?A natural object such as a Tree or stream in rural settings but generally they are manmade like post, stakes, or iron pikes.

8.2What is the rectangular survey system? Do we use it in Texas?

a land description8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat happens when plats are

signed and approved? (recorded)

CQuiz: 8.1Which of the following is a method used to

describe property in the United States...?A) Government SurveyB) Metes and BoundsC) Lot and BlockD) All of the above D8.2What is the oldest type of legal description Recorded Subdivision plats8.3: Legal DescriptionsHow does Texas measure land for their legal descriptions?DChapter 8 quizThis refers to a term used in describing the boundary lines of land, setting forth all the boundary lines together with their terminal points and angles...?A) Metes and BoundsB) Plot MapC) Government SurveyD) Lot and Block

C8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat is Datum used for?

CChapter 8 quizWhen using the metes and bounds method to describe property, the origin point is also the...?A) End pointB) DatumC) Reference pointD) Base point All of the taxes both current and delinquent have been paid in full

8.3: Legal DescriptionsWhat is the final step after the plat is

signed and approved?Established by a government survey and contains 640 acres and is one mile square.

8.3: Legal DescriptionsSquare foot

Determining the height of structure or establishing the grate of a street

8.3: Legal DescriptionsHow many datum markets are used

for the city of Austin?A) 1B) 2C) 3D) 4 township squaresChapter 8 quizA territorial subdivision six miles long, six miles wide and containing 36 sections, located between two range lines and two township lines is known as a...?A) PlatB) RangeC) CountyD) Township An exact way of describing real estate in a contract, deed, mortgage, or any other document that will be accepted by a court of law.

Quiz: 8.1A legal description is typically ascertained through

a...?A) Key PlanB) Site MapC) SurveyD) All of the above