What term describes the description of a land parcel with boundary directions and distances, including adjacent property owners and lot numbers?

• A. Plots and Limits
• B. Acreage and Boundary
• C. Metes and Bound
• D. Landmark Description

Answer: (C)

Metes and bounds describes a land parcel by detailing boundary directions and distances, tying the description to landmarks or monuments and to the surrounding properties. The metes are the precise measurements along the boundary, while the bounds refer to the directional courses that define the perimeter. This method often references adjacent property owners or lot numbers as waypoints or ties to a plat, helping to locate the parcel unambiguously in relation to neighboring parcels. Among the options, this phrase is the standard legal description that captures both the measurements and the directional boundaries, which is why it best fits the description given. The other terms aren’t used to describe a parcel in this precise, legally recognized way.