Title to property of certain extinct Christian societies

17-1714. Title to property of certain extinct Christian societies. That the title to all property, both real and personal, belonging to or held in trust by any religious organization known as the Christian Church, Church of Christ (using instrumental music), or Disciples of Christ or any religious society of the Christian Church, Church of Christ (using instrumental music) or Disciples of Christ that has or shall become extinct, shall vest in and become the property of the Kansas Christian Missionary Society, its successors and assigns: Provided, That this act shall not affect the reversionary interest of any person or persons in such property or any valid lien thereon. History: L. 1915, ch. 202, § 1; R.S. 1923, 17-1714; L. 1935, ch. 131, § 1; L. 1970, ch. 86, § 1; July 1. Source or Prior Law: L. 1913, ch. 240, § 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; title to and control of abandoned church property governed by church law. United Brethren, etc., v. Mount Carmel Community Cemetery Ass'n, 152 Kan. 243, 249, 103 P.2d 877. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026