A deed describes land as 'Lot 14, Block 3 of Sunrise Estates, recorded in Map Book 22, Page 5.' Which method of legal description is this?
Correct Answer
C) Lot and block, referencing a recorded plat
Why this is correct: The correct answer, 'Lot and block, referencing a recorded plat,' is correct because the description cites a specific lot and block within a recorded subdivision (Sunrise Estates), with the detailed survey found on the referenced plat map (Map Book 22, Page 5). Why the other choices are wrong: 'Metes and bounds from a point of beginning' is wrong; that method uses distances and directions from a described starting point. 'Government rectangular survey' is wrong; that system uses townships, ranges, and sections. 'Informal street-address description' is wrong; a street address is not a legally sufficient description for a deed. Exam tip: 'Lot and Block' is the go-to method for platted subdivisions; the deed references the plat map where the details are stored.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: The correct answer, 'Lot and block, referencing a recorded plat,' is correct because the description cites a specific lot and block within a recorded subdivision (Sunrise Estates), with the detailed survey found on the referenced plat map (Map Book 22, Page 5). Why the other choices are wrong: 'Metes and bounds from a point of beginning' is wrong; that method uses distances and directions from a described starting point. 'Government rectangular survey' is wrong; that system uses townships, ranges, and sections. 'Informal street-address description' is wrong; a street address is not a legally sufficient description for a deed. Exam tip: 'Lot and Block' is the go-to method for platted subdivisions; the deed references the plat map where the details are stored.
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