Bond of defendant for payment of judgment

60-722. Bond of defendant for payment of judgment. The defendant may at any time after the proceeding is commenced file with the clerk of the court a bond, to be approved by the judge of the district court, in double the amount of the claim or such lesser amount as shall be approved by order of the judge to the effect that the defendant will pay to the plaintiff on demand the amount of the judgment and costs that may be assessed against such defendant, and thereupon, the garnishee shall be discharged and any money or property paid or delivered to any officer shall be delivered to the person entitled thereto. History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-722; L. 1992, ch. 314, § 9; July 1. Source or prior law: L. 1889, ch. 151, § 17; L. 1909, ch. 182, § 245; R.S. 1923, 60-957. Law Review and Bar Journal References: Debtor can relieve garnishee of liability by posting bond, Richard S. Wetzler, 18 K.L.R. 925, 936 (1970). 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