The Rameys Are Selling Their Home

question 13

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 that was in the dining room were to be included in the sale or whether they 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 that was sold.Define "fixtures," identify the tests used to determine whether an item is a fixture,and explain whether you think each of the contested items is a fixture and why or why not.

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Definitions:

Fire-Protection Services

Public or private services dedicated to preventing, controlling, and extinguishing fires to protect life and property.

Firefighter's Helmet

A firefighter's helmet is designed to protect firefighters from heat, falling objects, and other hazards while combating fires.

Excludable

A characteristic of a good or service that means it can be restricted to paying customers only.

Rival In Consumption

A characteristic of a good whereby one person's consumption reduces its availability for another person.