Property Ownership
In Tennessee, a 'legal description' of real property may use all of the following methods EXCEPT:
AMetes and bounds
BLot and block (recorded plat)
CGovernment rectangular survey
DStreet address only✓ Correct
Explanation
A street address is NOT a legal description — it is not precise enough to legally identify property. Valid legal descriptions include metes and bounds, recorded plat reference (lot and block), and in some areas government rectangular survey.
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