All posts by Knud E. Hermansen
Common Research Mistakes Surveyors Make, Part 2
Road Records, Easements, and Probate Records In a previous article (July 2015) I explain two of the five common mistakes made by surveyors in researching the records: mistakes made in determining senior title and the deficiency existing when a forward search is omitted. The remaining of the five common mistakes often made by surveyors are...
Survey Law
Seniority of Title and Forward Search I am often a part of litigation involving surveying services and research mistakes. (I must admit that, in excess of forty years of practice, I have made my share of mistakes performing record research.) I’ve observed five common research mistakes often made by surveyors. This article explains the common...
Rules of the Game: The Surveyor as an Expert Witness
A surveyor is often involved in litigation in the capacity of an expert witness. In this capacity, the surveyor performs three functions. First, he or she identifies, introduces, and authenticates documents and other information relevant to the disputed boundary. Second, the surveyor explains the relevancy of certain information and how the information is used to...
