Should the examiner rely on a description by reference to a plan of the premises that is not a plan of survey or which plan lacks indication of monuments or abutters or includes only approximate dimensions or courses?

The examiner should be satisfied that the plan provides an adequate legal description and that, based on the plan, the premises could be located on the ground by a surveyor.

For example, a description solely by reference to map and lot numbers on a map used by a municipality or the State for tax assessment purposes may be inadequate. Such maps are prepared for purposes other than the location of boundaries on the ground and with limited regard to deed descriptions. Revisions to the maps may be made on a frequent basis, changing boundaries and map and lot numbers, without any record of the revisions and or the date thereof.

See also Standard No. 501.