LEGAL PRINCIPLE: LAND LAW — Declaration of Title — Identification of Land in Dispute

A survey plan is the standard method of proving land identity. The plan must reflect all features and show precise boundaries. The plan must be drawn by a licensed surveyor. The plan helps the court ascertain the exact location and extent of the land. The plan may be used with or without a visit to the locus. The principle applies to declaration of title actions. The plan is documentary evidence that the court can examine. The opposing party may challenge the plan’s accuracy. The plan must be consistent with the description in the pleadings. The rule promotes certainty in land disputes.