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Which of the following is a key factor in determining whether a movable thing becomes part of an immovable thing through accession?
Which of the following is a key factor in determining whether a movable thing becomes part of an immovable thing through accession?
- The ownership of the land where the movable thing is attached
- The nature and purpose of the attached thing (correct)
- The monetary value of the movable thing
- The duration of time the movable thing has been attached
In the case of Standard-Vacuum Refining Co v Durban City Council, what was the central issue regarding the movable property?
In the case of Standard-Vacuum Refining Co v Durban City Council, what was the central issue regarding the movable property?
- Whether the oil refinery company had the right to remove the steel tanks from the land
- Whether the steel tanks were attached to the land in a permanent manner
- Whether the steel tanks were considered part of the immovable property for the purposes of property tax assessment (correct)
- Whether the steel tanks were necessary for the operation of the oil refinery
What is one of the key limitations of the 'nature and purpose of the attached thing' test in determining accession?
What is one of the key limitations of the 'nature and purpose of the attached thing' test in determining accession?
- It only applies to movable things that are made of steel
- If the thing is not within the nature and purpose, other criteria must be applied (correct)
- It is only relevant for determining the value of the attached thing
- It is not always clear what the intended purpose of the attached thing is
Which of the following best describes the 'manner and degree of attachment' test mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes the 'manner and degree of attachment' test mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of the three tests outlined in the text for determining whether a movable thing has become part of an immovable thing through accession?
What is the primary purpose of the three tests outlined in the text for determining whether a movable thing has become part of an immovable thing through accession?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements best captures the relationship between movable and immovable property in the context of accession?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements best captures the relationship between movable and immovable property in the context of accession?
What is the main legal issue raised in the given text?
What is the main legal issue raised in the given text?
What is the general principle regarding the ownership of movables that become attached to immovables?
What is the general principle regarding the ownership of movables that become attached to immovables?
What is the significance of the cooperative reserving ownership of the equipment sold to the lessee?
What is the significance of the cooperative reserving ownership of the equipment sold to the lessee?
What is the relevance of the 'team of experts' installing the dairy equipment under the supervision of the lessee?
What is the relevance of the 'team of experts' installing the dairy equipment under the supervision of the lessee?
How does the doctrine of accession apply in the context of the case?
How does the doctrine of accession apply in the context of the case?
What is the key legal consideration that the court must weigh in this case?
What is the key legal consideration that the court must weigh in this case?
If a movable thing becomes permanently attached to an immovable property, what happens to its legal status?
If a movable thing becomes permanently attached to an immovable property, what happens to its legal status?
If a bona fide attacher attaches materials to someone else's land and the building is later demolished, what legal recourse does the attacher have?
If a bona fide attacher attaches materials to someone else's land and the building is later demolished, what legal recourse does the attacher have?
What legal principle allows a landowner to potentially retain ownership of attached materials, even if they were initially movable?
What legal principle allows a landowner to potentially retain ownership of attached materials, even if they were initially movable?
If a mala fide attacher attaches materials to someone else's land and the building is later demolished, what legal recourse does the attacher have?
If a mala fide attacher attaches materials to someone else's land and the building is later demolished, what legal recourse does the attacher have?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining whether an attached movable thing becomes an accessory to an immovable property?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining whether an attached movable thing becomes an accessory to an immovable property?
What is the legal principle that governs the accession of movables to other movables?
What is the legal principle that governs the accession of movables to other movables?
