Hearing on contingent demands

59-2241. Hearing on contingent demands. Contingent claims or demands against an estate shall be heard and determined by the court in accordance with the rights of the parties respecting such claims and in such manner as not to delay the closing of the estate, if that can be done with justice to the parties. History: L. 1939, ch. 180, § 217; July 1. Source or prior law: 22-729a. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Discussed; opponent of will should exhaust probate court remedies before perfecting appeal. In re Estate of Grindrod, 158 Kan. 345, 354, 148 P.2d 278. 2. Applied; district court action to establish alleged personal property mortgage constituted demand; probate court jurisdiction. Shields v. Fink, Executrix, 190 Kan. 17, 28, 372 P.2d 252. 3. Application mentioned in upholding order staying wrongful death proceeding pending federal court action. Henry, Administrator v. Stewart, 203 Kan. 289, 292, 454 P.2d 7. Cross References to Related Sections: Sale of personal property, see 59-1407. 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