Brennaman v. R.M.I. Co.

■Pfeifer, J.

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We are first asked to decide whether the law of fixtures should be applied when determining if an improvement to real property exists as that term is used in R.C. 2305.131. Citing Zangerle v. Std. Oil of Ohio (1945), 144 Ohio St. 506, 30 O.O. 151, 60 N.E.2d 52, appellants argue that fixture law should be applied and if it is, Sodium Handling Area 1100 is personal property, not a fixture, and hence cannot be classified as an improvement to real property. Therefore, appellants contend that R.C. 2305.131 is inapplicable and this action must be remanded to the trial court. Bechtel…