Distinguishing marks
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (0613) 1 April 2006, 136-137(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: This "Mainly for students" article focuses on why the differentiation between fixtures and chattels is highly relevant in determining the extent of land sold or leased. Discusses the basic distinction between a fixture which is treated as forming part of the land and a chattel which retains its independence from the land. Considers the tests used by the courts to determine the status of an object: the degree of annexation and purpose. Refers to the modern distinction of a third category of objects: part and parcel of the land itself. There is also a subdivision of fixtures called landlord's fixtures which are those fixtures annexed to the land by the landlord during the tenancy. Provides further reading.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L133051 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 133051-1001 |
This "Mainly for students" article focuses on why the differentiation between fixtures and chattels is highly relevant in determining the extent of land sold or leased. Discusses the basic distinction between a fixture which is treated as forming part of the land and a chattel which retains its independence from the land. Considers the tests used by the courts to determine the status of an object: the degree of annexation and purpose. Refers to the modern distinction of a third category of objects: part and parcel of the land itself. There is also a subdivision of fixtures called landlord's fixtures which are those fixtures annexed to the land by the landlord during the tenancy. Provides further reading.