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FIXTURE

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1. A fixture is a personal chattel substantially affixed to the land, but which may afterwards be lawfully removed therefrom by the party affixing it, or his representative, without the consent of the owner of the freehold. Cook" v. Whiting, 16 111. 480; TeatT v. Hewitt, 1 Ohio St 511, 59 Am. Dec. 634; Baker v. Davis, 19 N. EL 333; Capen v. Peckham, 35 Conn. 88; Wolford v. … [Read more...] about FIXTURE

FITNESS

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Usually a term to denote whether a parent is capable of being able to provide adequately for the best interests of a child. Usually used to evaluate a parent for child custody or adoption of a child, factors will include that person's financial stability, marital stability, number and ages of other children, physical and mental health, criminal history and other relevant … [Read more...] about FITNESS

FIXTURES

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property. Personal chattels annexed to land, and which may be afterwards severed and removed by the party who has annexed them, or his personal representative, against the will of the owner of the freehold. 2. Questions frequently arise as to whether fixtures are to be considered real estate, or a part of the freehold; or whether they are to be treated as personal property. To … [Read more...] about FIXTURES

FITNESS FOR USE

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Reasoanbly capable of being used. … [Read more...] about FITNESS FOR USE

Fla. A&M U. L. Rev.

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Florida A&M University Law Review … [Read more...] about Fla. A&M U. L. Rev.

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