Surveying and Describing land

Question 1

land survey

Answer 1

professional on-site measurement of properties ,lot lines, and dimensions including the location of any improvements (a house) on the lot in any encroachments that may exist and any easements of public records

Question 2

Deed

Answer 2

A legal document that transfers ownership of real estate from one party to another

Question 3

legal description

Answer 3

description of land that specifies the boundaries and location of a piece of real property

You would find these on deeds and other legal documents so courts can determine ownership of boundaries