61-1003. History: L. 1931, ch. 229, § 4; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 113; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 105; G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 122; L. 1870, ch. 88, § 7; R.S. 1923, 61-1003. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Case tried de novo in district court; inconsistent defenses; election. Ferguson v. Prince, 2 Kan. App. 7, 41 P. 988; Map Company v. Jones, 27 Kan. 177, 180. 2. Statement of defendant in open court considered as pleading. Ferguson v. Prince, 2 Kan. App. 7, 41 P. 988; Map Company v. Jones, 27 Kan. 177, 180. 3. Defendant may introduce evidence on appeal without bill of particulars. German v. Ritchie, 9 Kan. 106, 111. 4. Former practice; filing of pleadings on appeal. Stevens v. Perrier, 12 Kan. 297. 5. Case on appeal tried in same manner as in justice's court. Sanford v. Shepard, 14 Kan. 228, 231. 6. Neglect of officer does not affect completeness of appeal bond. St. L. L. & D. Rld. Co. v. Wilder, 17 Kan. 239, 243. 7. Causes and defenses proved on appeal with new pleadings. Stanley v. Farmers' Bank, 17 Kan. 592, 595. 8. New pleadings allowed only in furtherance of justice. Stanley v. Farmers' Bank, 17 Kan. 592, 595. 9. Appeal tried upon original papers; pleadings may be amended. Sewing Machine Co. v. Redfield, 18 Kan. 555. 10. Filing of new pleadings on appeal within discretion of court. Robbins v. Sackett, 23 Kan. 301, 304. 11. New pleadings allowed on appeal in furtherance of justice. Ziegler v. Osborn, 23 Kan. 464, 466. 12. Necessity of answer by defendant when new pleadings filed considered. Ziegler v. Osborn, 23 Kan. 464, 467. 13. Where provisions complied with, justice must approve undertaking. Cox v. Rich, 24 Kan. 20, 21. 14. Justice failed to file transcript; approval of appeal bond perfects appeal. Bond v. White, 24 Kan. 45, 47. 15. Bill of particulars properly amended to show demand for payment. Mo. P. Rly. Co. v. Piper, 26 Kan. 58, 61. 16. Court may require new or amended pleadings on appeal; costs. Casterline v. Day, 26 Kan. 306, 307. 17. Mere filing of praecipes for summons; appeal bond not waived. Beckwith v. Kan. C. & O. Rld. Co., 28 Kan. 484, 486. 18. Consolidation of actions on appeal; new petition embracing both actions. Reynolds v. Thomas, 28 Kan. 810. 19. Defendant cannot defeat action by claims purchased after action begun. Reynolds v. Thomas, 28 Kan. 810. 20. Setoff not proved before justice may be proved on appeal. Wagstaff v. Challiss, 29 Kan. 505. 21. District court merely takes appellate jurisdiction, no original jurisdiction. Wagstaff v. Challiss, 31 Kan. 212, 213, 1 P. 631. 22. Appeal bond perfected; justice has no authority to alter record. Stuttle v. Bowers, 31 Kan. 432, 434, 2 P. 806. 23. Appeal taken only after final judgment, and within ten days. Roll v. Murray, 35 Kan. 171, 173, 10 P. 472. 24. Appeal may be taken from judgment rendered by default. L. T. & S. W. Rly. Co. v. Forbes, 37 Kan. 445, 452, 15 P. 595. 25. Sureties on appeal bond liable for judgment in justice court. Fitzgerald v. Wellington, 37 Kan. 460, 462, 15 P. 582. 26. Appearance to question defective appeal bond; defects not waived. Bubb v. Cain, 37 Kan. 692, 695, 16 P. 89. 27. Amended pleadings on appeal, not interfered with, unless discretion abused. Baughman v. Hale, 45 Kan. 453, 455, 25 P. 856. 28. Bill of particulars defective from beginning; amendment not required on appeal. St. L. & S. F. Rly. Co. v. Curtis, 48 Kan. 179, 181, 29 P. 146. 29. Void appeal bond; agreement to continue does not cure defects. St. L. Kan. & S. W. Rly. Co. v. Morse, 50 Kan. 99, 105, 31 P. 676. 30. Opportunity given to amend or change appeal bond before dismissal. St. L. & S. F. Rly. Co. v. Hurst, 52 Kan. 609, 35 P. 211. 31. Court incompetent to grant relief asked on amendment; jurisdiction considered. Anthony v. Smithson, 70 Kan. 132, 78 P. 454. 32. Correction of justice's transcript after filing in district court. The State v. Plomondon, 75 Kan. 853, 90 P. 254. 33. Appeal perfected by filing proper bond; approval after ten days. Anderson v. Haslett, 81 Kan. 532, 533, 106 P. 296. 34. Appeal from proceedings of county commissioners in laying out road. Flagel v. Jackson County, 83 Kan. 709, 112 P. 622. 35. No appeal taken; transcript filed in another county; judgment final. Beal v. Jones, 98 Kan. 582, 158 P. 1113. 36. Pleadings by defendant may be required on appeal. Longren v. Railway Co., 99 Kan. 757, 758, 163 P. 183. 37. Appeal by interpleader; amended interplea improperly stricken out. Allison v. Griffin, 110 Kan. 443, 445, 204 P. 685. 38. Reformation of pleadings may be required on appeal. Zimmerle v. Felzien, 121 Kan. 34, 37, 245 P. 1024. 39. Appeal is a matter of right. Ladd v. Stratton, 122 Kan. 274, 276, 252 P. 234. 40. On appeal pleadings are not indispensable. Allen v. Soldiers' Compensation Board, 123 Kan. 308, 255 P. 76. 41. Rulings of city court no longer material after appeal. Koury v. Rapalino, 124 Kan. 582, 261 P. 578. Annotations to L. 1931, ch. 229, § 4: 42. Notice of appeal necessary to effect appeal under 1931 act. Brockman v. Bayman, 135 Kan. 238, 10 P.2d 31. 43. Cited in discussing essentials of appeal and purpose of act. Auto Trunk Co. v. Hahn, 138 Kan. 36, 23 P.2d 585. Rehearing denied: 139 Kan. 17, 29 P.2d 1115. 44. Exhaustive opinion discussing jurisdiction of district court on appeal. Ohio Hydrate & S. Co. v. H. W. Underhill C. Co., 141 Kan. 213, 40 P.2d 337. 45. Road condemnation proceedings; procedure on appeal to district court discussed. Durkee v. Bourbon County Comm'rs, 142 Kan. 690, 691, 51 P.2d 984. 46. Soldiers' compensation board appeals tried de novo and as proceedings in equity. Patterson v. Soldiers' Compensation Board, 148 Kan. 139, 142, 79 P.2d 855. 47. Case tried de novo; plaintiff may dismiss without prejudice, when, effect. Bankers Commercial Corp. v. Markl, 148 Kan. 789, 793, 84 P.2d 896. 48. History of section and forcible entry and detainer procedure discussed. McHenry v. Hubbard, 156 Kan. 415, 419, 134 P.2d 1107. 49. District court's jurisdiction on appeal same as justice court's. McCracken v. Wright, 159 Kan. 615, 157 P.2d 814. 50. Forcible entry and detainer; jurisdiction of district court on appeal. McCracken v. Wright, 159 Kan. 615, 157 P.2d 814. 51. Justice without jurisdiction; appeal does not confer jurisdiction on district court. McCracken v. Wright, 159 Kan. 615, 157 P.2d 814. 52. Forcible entry and detainer; de novo trial; right to try title. Hall v. Ward, 168 Kan. 141, 145, 211 P.2d 52. 53. Applied; dismissal of action without prejudice and refusal to reinstate held error. Reddington v. Rank, 176 Kan. 484, 488, 271 P.2d 807. 54. Mentioned; appeal from common pleas court properly perfected under statutes; court rule not complied with. Applehans v. Beever, 189 Kan. 667, 672, 371 P.2d 127. 55. Discussed; opinion affirming trial court's order sustaining demurrer; improper notice in forcible detainer action. Goodin v. King, 192 Kan. 304, 310, 387 P.2d 206. 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