Which of the following is a form of a legal description?

• A. Metes and Bounds
• B. Mortgage
• C. Deed
• D. Writ

Answer: (A)

Metes and bounds is a way of describing land by its boundaries and measurements, starting from a point of beginning and tracing the perimeter with directions and distances, often using monuments or natural features. This method directly defines the exact limits of a parcel, which is why it’s considered a form of a legal description. A mortgage is a loan instrument, not a method of describing land. A deed is a document that transfers ownership and may include a legal description, but it’s not the description method itself. A writ is a court order, unrelated to how land is described. So, metes and bounds best fits the concept of a legal description.