Organization of new counties

18-303. Organization of new counties. Laws 1887, chapter 128, included by reference. [Relates to the organization of new counties. As all counties have been organized, the act has been omitted.] History: R.S. 1923, 18-303. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Aggrieved party suing in name of state; action considered private. The State, ex rel., v. Stock, 38 Kan. 184, 185, 186, 187, 16 P. 799. 2. This act does not repeal K.S.A. 19-1601 et seq. The State, ex rel., v. Comm'rs of Sherman Co., 39 Kan. 293, 298, 18 P. 179. 3. County becomes organized when officers qualified and enter upon duties. Keating v. Marble, 39 Kan. 370, 373, 377, 18 P. 189. 4. County bonds for railroad; when valid; proviso constitutional and valid. The State, ex rel., v. Comm'rs of Haskell Co., 40 Kan. 65, 68, 19 P. 362. 5. Supplemental registration considered in establishing election fraud. The State, ex rel., v. Malo, 42 Kan. 54, 63, 22 P. 349. 6. Governor must designate county-seat location chosen by majority electors. The State, ex rel., v. Sanders, 42 Kan. 228, 234, 21 P. 1073. 7. Existence under color of law, not subject to collateral attack. In re Short, Petitioner, 47 Kan. 250, 252, 27 P. 1005. 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