Property Ownership
A fixture is personal property that has become real property. Which factor is LEAST important in determining whether an item is a fixture in California?
AMethod of attachment
BAdaptation of the item to the property
CAgreement of the parties
DThe original purchase price of the item✓ Correct
Explanation
California courts use the M-A-R-I-A test (Method of attachment, Adaptability, Relationship of parties, Intention, Agreement) to determine if an item is a fixture. The original purchase price has no bearing on whether an item has become part of the real property.
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