Purpose of Legal Descriptions

We know what land is (dirt and rights). But how do we define exactly where it is? You can't just say, "The big field behind the old oak tree," because the tree might die.A Legal Description is a precise method of describing the location of real estate that will be accepted by a court. It establishes exact boundary lines so that 100 years from now, a surveyor can find the exact same plot of land.A legal description is used to describe a piece of land so clearly and precisely that a court of law can recognize exactly which property is being discussed. Its purpose is to identify one specific parcel of land and distinguish it from all others. A legal description is considered valid if a surveyor can use it to locate and draw the exact boundaries of the property.