52-1703. History: L. 1905, ch. 310, § 193; R.S. 1923, 52-1703; Repealed, L. 1965, ch. 564, § 416; January 1, 1966. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Presentment of check twenty-four days after issue not unreasonable delay. Anderson v. Elem, 111 Kan. 713, 715, 716, 208 P. 573. 2. Presentment and acceptance of check may be had by telegram. Farmers Bank v. Stapleton, 118 Kan. 755, 757, 236 P. 828. 3. Facts show negligence in presenting check for payment. School Dist. v. Ottawa County Comm'rs, 133 Kan. 528, 534, 1 P.2d 88. 4. Cited in holding city bound by nonclaim provisions in seeking refund. City of Lawrence v. French, 136 Kan. 687, 690, 18 P.2d 570. 5. City must be diligent in presenting checks. City of Plainville v. Rooks County Comm'rs, 137 Kan. 61, 65, 66, 19 P.2d 719. 6. Liability discharged only to extent of loss caused by unreasonable delay. Knight Soda Fountain Co. v. Conine, 141 Kan. 615, 616, 42 P.2d 567. 7. Item payable under letter of credit or written contract of guaranty held not to be presented within a reasonable time (7 months delay). Failing Co. v. Cardwell Investment Co., 190 Kan. 509, 518, 376 P.2d 892. 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