17-710. History: L. 1913, ch. 135, § 10; L. 1913, ch. 136, § 1; R.S. 1923, 17-710; L. 1931, ch. 139, § 2; Repealed, L. 1972, ch. 54, § 24; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Corporations "operated for pecuniary purpose," "doing business for pay" discussed; application of act to various corporations considered. The State, ex rel., v. Sessions, 95 Kan. 272, 273, 279, 147 P. 789. Affirmed: Railway Co. v. Kansas, 245 U.S. 627, 38 S. Ct. 60, 62 L. Ed. 518. 2. Section cited in determining liabilities of members of business trust. Weber Engine Co. v. Alter, 120 Kan. 557, 562, 245 P. 143. 3. Cited; charter board cannot reinstate charter forfeited for nonpayment of fees. Metropolitan Bldg. Co. v. Ryan, 141 Kan. 521, 524, 41 P.2d 1002. 4. Cited in holding K.S.A. 17-239 through 17-246 (now repealed), were retrospective. Beeler & Campbell Supply Co. v. Warren, 151 Kan. 755, 758, 100 P.2d 700. 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