The Rameys Are Selling Their Home

question 6

Essay

The Rameys are selling their home.They did not set forth in the sales agreement whether the washer and dryer,the draperies,and a cherry corner cabinet which was in the dining room were to be included in the sale or whether the sellers were planning to take these items with them.The buyers are claiming these items are fixtures and should stay with the house.The Rameys are claiming they are movable goods and they should not be part of the real estate which was sold.Define "fixtures." Explain whether you think each of the contested items is a fixture and why or why not.

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Definitions:

Cell Membrane

A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the movement of substances in and out of cells.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron containing the nucleus, responsible for maintaining the life of the cell.

Neuron

A cell specialized in the transmission of nerve impulses, commonly called a nerve cell.

Dendrite

The branched extensions of a neuron that receive impulses and conduct them towards the cell body.