When a metes and bounds call of 'N 40° E, 210 feet' conflicts with the iron pin actually found in the ground, surveyors generally give precedence to:
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B) The monument found in place
Why this is correct: In the hierarchy of calls for resolving survey conflicts, physical monuments (like an iron pin set by the original surveyor) take precedence over written courses and distances. The monument represents the actual location intended. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The written course and distance' is secondary to monuments. 'Whichever produces more acreage' is not a legal principle. 'The county assessor's parcel map' is for taxation and is not the original legal survey. Exam tip: Remember the priority order: 1) Natural Monuments, 2) Artificial Monuments, 3) Courses/Distances, 4) Area. The monument 'on the ground' usually wins.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: In the hierarchy of calls for resolving survey conflicts, physical monuments (like an iron pin set by the original surveyor) take precedence over written courses and distances. The monument represents the actual location intended. Why the other choices are wrong: 'The written course and distance' is secondary to monuments. 'Whichever produces more acreage' is not a legal principle. 'The county assessor's parcel map' is for taxation and is not the original legal survey. Exam tip: Remember the priority order: 1) Natural Monuments, 2) Artificial Monuments, 3) Courses/Distances, 4) Area. The monument 'on the ground' usually wins.
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