6. A property is described as follows: ""Beginning at the concrete post set 105' Southwest of the Southwest corner of the intersection of State Highways 35 and 82 in Ross County; thence South 288'; thence West 355'; thence North 288'; thence East 320'."" Which of the following is true of this property description?
Answer: D
The property description is imperfect because it does not end at the point of beginning.
The description fails to return to the original point of beginning, which is essential for a complete and valid property description. This lack of closure renders the description imperfect.
A) It is perfect because it uses a man-made point of beginning.
While using a man-made point of beginning can enhance clarity, it does not guarantee perfection. The critical aspect is the closure of the property description, which is not satisfied in this case.
B) It is perfect because it uses an intersection of highways to locate the point of beginning.
Although the use of a highway intersection provides a clear reference point, the overall description's validity hinges on its ability to return to the starting point. Therefore, this option does not accurately reflect the imperfection present in the description.
C) It is imperfect because it is measured in feet instead of rods.
The choice of measurement units, whether feet or rods, does not determine the perfection of a property description. The key issue is the failure to conclude at the starting point, making this option incorrect.
D) It is imperfect because it does not end at the point of beginning.
This option accurately identifies the fundamental flaw in the description. A valid property description must return to the starting point, and since this description does not, it is deemed imperfect.
Conclusion
The correct answer is option D, as the inability to return to the initial point of beginning is a critical requirement for a property description to be considered perfect. All other options fail because they either misinterpret the requirements for a valid description or focus on irrelevant details that do not address the closure requirement.