SURV 4340 - Surveying Legal Principles

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Land Surveying

Description:

Prerequisite(s): SURV 2320, SURV 3340, matriculation into the Surveying and Mapping BS degree, and University Advanced Standing. Focuses on researching the body of law as it applies to the practice of surveying. Covers common law associated with the Statute of Frauds, Constructive Notice, and Surveyor/Attorney interaction and roles. Discusses principles and concepts of dispute and conflict resolution as well as the specific role of the expert witness. Reviews the fact finder role of the surveyor in research/investigation techniques and sources while focusing on facts of a case and the applicable laws. Completers will work on case studies and prepare a final legal research paper. Involves tour(s) of a law library.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Distance Education

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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