Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE) Practice Exam

Which of the following is not considered chattel?

1. A piano

2. A tree

3. A car

4. A piece of furniture

The correct answer is: A tree

Chattel refers to personal property that is movable and not affixed to or associated with land. In this context, a tree is considered real property because it is rooted in the ground and is part of the land itself. Once a tree is cut down and becomes detached from the land, it can then be classified as chattel. On the other hand, items such as a piano, a car, and a piece of furniture are all examples of chattel because they are movable and not permanently affixed to any property. They can be owned, sold, and moved freely without any implications regarding real estate. Thus, the distinction lies in the nature of the item regarding its attachment to land—trees remain real property until removed, while the other items are inherently personal property.