Syllabus of case

20-111. Syllabus of case. When a case is decided by the supreme court, the judge delivering the opinion shall, at the time the decision is made, file with the clerk a brief statement, in writing, of the points decided in the case, which shall constitute the syllabus in the published reports of the case. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 27, § 10; L. 1869, ch. 39, § 1; R.S. 1923, 20-111; L. 1933, ch. 221, § 2; February 17. Cross References to Related Sections: Syllabus of points of law, see 20-203, 60-2106(b). Law Review and Bar Journal References: "Lurching Toward the Light: Alternative Means and Multiple Acts Law in Kansas," Carol A. Beier, 44 W.L.J. 275 (2005). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Publication of syllabi in official state paper considered. Commonwealth Co. v. Brown, as Clerk, etc., 28 Kan. 83, 91. 2. Cited in justification of short opinion where legal principles well settled. Domann v. Pence, 183 Kan. 135, 138, 325 P.2d 321. 3. Cited in dissenting opinion; point not in syllabus as obiter dictum. Prowant, Administratrix, v. Kings-X, 184 Kan. 413, 418, 337 P.2d 1021. 4. Mentioned; alternative ground of decision not adopted into court's syllabus in Coleman v. Local No. 570, 181 Kan. 969 (action to set aside arbitration award). Central Packing Co. of Kan. v. United Packinghouse Wkrs., 195 F. Supp. 188, 192. 5. Statement in Kansas decision not contained in syllabus had at least standing of dictum; followed. Curtis Publishing Company v. Cassel, 302 F.2d 132, 133, 135. 6. Noted in opinion that no right to appeal legislative acts of county commissions exists under K.S.A. 19-223; what redress available examined. Umbehr v. Board of Wabaunsee County Comm'rs, 252 Kan. 30, 37, 843 P.2d 176 (1992). 7. Noted in dissent that broad language in syllabus relating to delegation of legislative power conflicts with precedent. Sedlak v. Dick, 256 Kan. 779, 806, 887 P.2d 1119 (1995). 8. Cited; timely notice of criminal appeals; three Ortiz exceptions discussed and applied. State v. Patton, 287 Kan. 200, 218, 195 P.3d 753 (2008). 9. Cited by dissent in discussion of K.S.A. 60-455 and admissibility of evidence of prior bad acts. State v. Prine, 287 Kan. 713, 744, 200 P.3d 1 (2009). 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