Liability of stockholders of dissolved corporations

17-6811. Liability of stockholders of dissolved corporations. (a) A stockholder of a dissolved corporation the assets of which were distributed pursuant to K.S.A. 17-6810(a) or (b), and amendments thereto, shall not be liable for any claim against the corporation in an amount in excess of such stockholder's pro rata share of the claim or the amount so distributed to such stockholder, whichever is less. (b) A stockholder of a dissolved corporation the assets of which were distributed pursuant to K.S.A. 17-6810(a), and amendments thereto, shall not be liable for any claim against the corporation on which an action, suit or proceeding is not begun prior to the expiration of the period described in K.S.A. 17-6807, and amendments thereto. (c) The aggregate liability of any stockholder of a dissolved corporation for claims against the dissolved corporation shall not exceed the amount distributed to such stockholder in dissolution. History: L. 1972, ch. 52, § 101; L. 2004, ch. 143, § 62; L. 2016, ch. 110, § 87; July 1. Source or Prior Law: 17-3609; 8 Del. C. § 282. Cross References to Related Sections: Effect of merger or consolidation on pending actions, see 17-6711. Substitution of receiver as plaintiff in pending actions, see 17-6909. Actions against corporations, see chapter 17, article 71. Effect of code on pending actions, see 17-7403. 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