survey

survey
The determination of the boundary or boundaries of land. Bunger v Grimm, 142 Ga 448, 83 SE 200. The map, plat, or other memorandum of the determination of a land boundary by a surveyor. 12 Am J2d Bound § 99. An architect's examination of premises in making recommendations for construction, preliminary sketches, and layouts. 5 Am J2d Arch § 3. An examination of a vessel taken as a prize of war for the purposes of an appraisal leading to a sale before an adjudication in a court of prize. 56 Am J1st War § 181. 'The word "survey" and the word "map" or "profile" are sometimes used as convertible terms, but a distinction has been made between books of surveys and maps or draughts of land. And generally, when the term "survey" is used in relation to the location of proprietary rights, it is understood to mean a description, in words and figures, of the lands located. See Atty. Gen. v Stevens (NY) 1 Saxton Ch 369. See call; Congressional Survey; course; range.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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