Escrow & Title
What is a legal description by metes and bounds in Nevada?
AA description using a grid of townships and ranges
BA description that traces the property's boundaries using compass directions and distances (courses and distances) from a point of beginning✓ Correct
CA description by lot and block number from a recorded plat
DA description by the property's street address
Explanation
Metes and bounds descriptions trace the property perimeter using directions (bearings) and distances, beginning and ending at the same point. While Nevada also uses lot-and-block and rectangular survey systems, metes and bounds are used for irregularly shaped parcels and in older recorded documents.
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