West Virginia § 37-12-1 - 37-12-1. Survey by magnetic meridian; variations; measurement.
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§ 37-12-1. 37-12-1. Survey by magnetic meridian; variations; measurement.
When any surveyor is required to survey lands which have been surveyed before, he shall make such survey by the magnetic meridian, but shall also return and certify in his plat the degree of the variation of the magnetic needle from the true meridian, at the time of the resurvey; and also (if the same can be done) the degree of such variation at the time of the original survey; and every survey, whether original or not, shall be made by horizontal measurement, unless otherwise provided by deed or contract.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 37-12-1 ("37-12-1. Survey by magnetic meridian; variations; measurement.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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