Powers of district court in certain proceedings; punishment for disobedience of orders

17-6517. Powers of district court in certain proceedings; punishment for disobedience of orders. (a) The district court, in any proceeding instituted under K.S.A. 17-6501, 17-6505 or 17-6515, and amendments thereto, may determine the right and power of persons claiming to own stock to vote at any meeting of the stockholders. (b) The court may: (1) Appoint a master to hold any election provided for in K.S.A. 17-6501, 17-6505 or 17-6515, and amendments thereto, under such orders and powers as it deems proper; (2) punish any officer or director for contempt in case of disobedience of any order made by the court; and (3) in case of disobedience by a corporation of any order made by the court, may enter a decree against such corporation for a penalty of not more than $5,000. History: L. 1972, ch. 52, § 70; L. 1973, ch. 100, § 4; L. 2004, ch. 143, § 41; L. 2016, ch. 110, § 60; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 8 Del. C. § 227. Cross References to Related Sections: Election of directors at organizational meeting, see 17-6008. Filling of vacancies and newly created directorships, see 17-6513. Appointment of custodian for corporation, see 17-6516. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "2007 Legislative Wrap Up: Reflections on the 2007 Session," James W. Clark, 76 J.K.B.A. No. 7, 26 (2007). 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