56-201. History: L. 1866, ch. 41, § 1; G.S. 1868, ch. 75, § 1; R.S. 1923, 56-201; Repealed, L. 1972, ch. 210, § 44; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section cited; one joint debtor may secure release. Howard v. Yost, 6 Kan. App. 374, 375, 50 P. 1098. 2. One joint debtor may settle without affecting liability of other. City of Topeka v. Brooks, 99 Kan. 643, 647, 164 P. 285. 3. Part payment of partnership note by one partner after dissolution; limitations. Craig Brothers v. Ellsaesser, 113 Kan. 416, 419, 215 P. 454. 4. Settlement with one partner no bar against other partner; intention controls. Smith v. Henry, 133 Kan. 22, 24, 298 P. 760. 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