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In Social Studies / College | 2025-07-03

A legal description stating "start at the street sign at the corner of Ash and 11th, go 100' south to the tree, then 50' west..." is MOST likely what type of legal description?
A) Government survey
B) Lot and block
C) Metes and bounds
D) Urban

Asked by nyahgarland705

Answer (2)

The legal description given is best identified as a metes and bounds description, which uses directions and distances to define property boundaries. It is characterized by specific landmarks and measurements, distinguishing it from other legal description types. In this case, it starts at a location and describes movement in defined directions. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The legal description given is identified as a metes and bounds description, as it uses specific directions and measurements to outline property boundaries starting from a recognizable landmark. The focus is on directional movements and physical landmarks, distinguishing it from other legal description types. Therefore, the correct answer is C) Metes and bounds.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04