Property Ownership
In determining whether an item is a 'fixture' (real property) or personal property in Hawaii, courts consider all of the following EXCEPT:
AMethod of attachment (how firmly attached)
BAdaptation of the item to the property
CIntention of the parties
DThe color of the item✓ Correct
Explanation
Fixture determination uses the MARIA test: Method of attachment, Adaptability, Relationship of the parties, Intention, and Agreement. The item's color is not a relevant factor.
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