Property Ownership
In Minnesota, a 'metes and bounds' legal description uses:
ALot, block, and subdivision names from a recorded plat
BSection, township, and range designations from the PLSS survey
CDistances and directions from a starting point (Point of Beginning) tracing the property's boundaries✓ Correct
DStreet addresses and GPS coordinates
Explanation
A metes and bounds description traces the property's boundary line using distances (metes) and directions/bearings (bounds) starting from a Point of Beginning (POB) and returning to that point. This method is used in parts of Minnesota, particularly in older and irregular parcels not covered by the PLSS grid system.
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