Property Ownership
A Connecticut property is described using the 'lot and block' system. This type of legal description is found by referencing:
ACompass bearings and distances from a starting point
BTownship and range numbers from a principal meridian
CA recorded plat map filed with the Town Clerk, identifying the lot by its number within a numbered block✓ Correct
DAssessor's parcel numbers
Explanation
The lot and block (recorded plat) system identifies property by lot number and block number within a recorded subdivision plat. The plat is recorded at the Town Clerk's office and shows the individual lots, their dimensions, and any easements or restrictions.
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