39-221. History: L. 1907, ch. 247, § 21; R.S. 1923, 39-221; L. 1927, ch. 228, § 1; Repealed, L. 1939, ch. 180, § 280; July 1. Source or prior law: G.S. 1868, ch. 60, § 31; L. 1872, ch. 143, § 1; L. 1903, ch. 327, § 1; L. 1905, ch. 299, § 21; L. 1905, ch. 300, §§ 1, 2, 3. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Foreclosure of mortgage; court may determine whether premises were homestead. Clevenger v. Figley, 68 Kan. 699, 75 P. 1001. 2. Contract for sale of homestead; subsequent insanity; specific performance unavailable. Iles v. Benedict, 110 Kan. 200, 202, 203 P. 925. 3. Provision authorizing alienation of homestead held unconstitutional. In re Barnell Estate, 141 Kan. 842, 843, 844, 44 P.2d 214. 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