52-409. History: L. 1905, ch. 310, § 45; R.S. 1923, 52-409; Repealed, L. 1965, ch. 564, § 416; January 1, 1966. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Oral evidence admissible to show "without recourse" applicable to payee. Leahmer v. McCullough, 99 Kan. 451, 452, 453, 162 P. 297. 2. Qualified endorsement involves use of "without recourse" or its equivalent. Consolidated Motors Co. v. Urschel, 115 Kan. 147, 149, 222 P. 745. 3. Endorsement "without recourse" only affects endorser's liability as endorser. Bank v. Bank, 116 Kan. 303, 306, 226 P. 998. 4. Endorsement without recourse does not impair negotiability. International Harvester Co. v. Watkins, 127 Kan. 50, 52, 272 P. 139. 5. Note and mortgage assigned "without recourse"; legal effect thereof determined. Hege v. Suderman, 142 Kan. 495, 502, 51 P.2d 23. 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