40-705. History: L. 1927, ch. 231, § 40-705; L. 1976, ch. 214, § 1; Repealed, L. 1988, ch. 154, § 46; January 1, 1989. Source or prior law: L. 1898, ch. 23, § 8; L. 1913, ch. 209, § 1; L. 1913, ch. 211, § 1; R.S. 1923, 40-711, 40-723; L. 1925, ch. 186, §§ 1, 2. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Contract of consolidation held void, ultra vires. Banker's Union v. Crawford, 67 Kan. 449, 455, 73 P. 79. 2. Change of meeting place of association's legislative body is authorized. Miller v. National Council, 69 Kan. 234, 238, 76 P. 830. 3. Local camp cannot hold property given by will. Kennett v. Kidd, 87 Kan. 652, 658, 125 P. 36 (see, also, 89 Kan. 4, 130 P. 691). 4. Special fund for payment of certificates exempt from creditors' claims. Jackson v. Insurance Co., 101 Kan. 383, 387, 167 P. 1046. 5. Section discussed, but question not raised in time for consideration. Bass v. Annuity Association, 96 Kan. 398, 151 P. 1117. 6. Change in bylaws; beneficiary entitled to paid-up certificate. Uhl v. Life Association, 97 Kan. 422, 425, 155 P. 926. 7. Bylaw held unconstitutional; agreement to it held ineffectual. Wichita Council v. Security Benefit Ass'n, 138 Kan. 841, 847, 850, 854, 28 P.2d 976. 8. Fraternal society has authority to use its accumulated surplus. Benjamin v. Sovereign Camp, 140 Kan. 378, 381, 36 P.2d 993. 9. Section violated; action under K.S.A. 40-713 to compel compliance with regulations authorized. State, ex rel., v. Ancient Order of United Workmen, 161 Kan. 437, 438, 168 P.2d 522. 10. Mentioned; Masonic lodge authorized to take devise of real estate for charitable purpose or to erect meeting place. In re Estate of Bauer, 192 Kan. 538, 541, 390 P.2d 16. 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