52-102. History: L. 1905, ch. 310, § 2; R.S. 1923, 52-102; Repealed, L. 1965, ch. 564, § 416; January 1, 1966. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section does not define holder in due course. Bank v. Bank, 100 Kan. 194, 201, 164 P. 137. 2. Word "instrument" has no application to non-negotiable instrument. Foley v. Hardy, 122 Kan. 616, 619, 253 P. 238. 3. Word "note" means negotiable note. American Nat'l Bank v. Marshall, 122 Kan. 793, 795, 253 P. 214. 4. "Bearer" and "holder" defined. Manhattan Chamber of Commerce v. Gallagher, 123 Kan. 155, 157, 254 P. 345. 5. Escrow holder not holder as contemplated by statute. Campbell v. Wilcoxen, 134 Kan. 500, 504, 7 P.2d 46. 6. Holder of negotiable instrument may sue thereon in own name. Howell v. Flora, 155 Kan. 640, 641, 127 P.2d 721. 7. Entering part payment on back of note not "endorsement." In re Estate of Badger, 156 Kan. 734, 743, 137 P.2d 198. 8. Presentation to drawee for payment not negotiation; status of paying drawee. Kansas Bankers Surety Co. v. Ford County State Bank, 184 Kan. 529, 534, 338 P.2d 309. 9. Legal title holder, not the beneficial interest, determines proper party plaintiff in suit for collection. Howell, Trustee v. Wilson, 192 Kan. 223, 225, 387 P.2d 193. 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