Property OwnershipAdvancedCalifornia Exam

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 itemCorrect

Why The original purchase price of the item Is Correct

Answer D: The original purchase price of the item

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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