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Taylor is reviewing fixture analysis for the September 2026 exam. All of the following are commonly considered when deciding whether an item is a fixture EXCEPT.

Correct Answer

D) The original purchase price of the item

Option A is the exception because the original purchase price is not one of the standard fixture-analysis factors. Courts and exam questions generally focus on attachment, adaptation, and intent rather than on what the item cost when purchased.

Answer Options
A
The parties' objective intent that the item remain permanently
B
The manner and degree of the item's attachment
C
The adaptation of the item to the property's use
D
The original purchase price of the item

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