Property Ownership
A Mississippi real estate contract calls for a 'metes and bounds' legal description. This means the property is described by:
ALot and block numbers on a plat
BBearings, distances, and physical monuments tracing the perimeter of the parcel✓ Correct
CSection, township, and range
DTax parcel identification number only
Explanation
A metes and bounds description traces the boundary of a parcel using directions (bearings), distances, and monuments (natural or artificial). It is used for irregular parcels and older rural properties.
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