17-503. History: L. 1907, ch. 140, § 15; R.S. 1923, 17-503; L. 1953, ch. 125, § 2; Repealed, L. 1972, ch. 52, § 153; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Quo warranto to oust corporation; board's action not reviewable. The State v. Gas Co., 71 Kan. 785, 81 P. 506. 2. Board must make investigation although capital stock without par value. Petroleum Co. v. State Charter Board, 105 Kan. 161, 165, 166, 181 P. 625. 3. Foreign corporation may not be authorized to practice dentistry. Winslow v. Board of Dental Examiners, 115 Kan. 450, 452, 223 P. 308. 4. Failure to obtain authority does not deny use of Kansas courts. Heart of America Ins. Agency v. Wichita Cab & Transport Co., 151 Kan. 420, 423, 99 P.2d 765. 5. Company organized as express trust under Oklahoma law operating as foreign corporation in Kansas; requirements of code and securities act imposed. State, ex rel., v. United Royalty Co., 188 Kan. 443, 444, 447, 363 P.2d 397. 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