61-101. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 1; L. 1887, ch. 168, § 1; L. 1899, ch. 93, § 1; R.S. 1923, 61-101; L. 1939, ch. 236, § 1; L. 1965, ch. 361, § 2; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 1; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 1; L. 1861, ch. 26, § 1; L. 1867, ch. 47, § 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Justice cannot hold court outside of township. Phillips v. Thralls, 26 Kan. 780; Wilcox v. Johnson, 34 Kan. 655, 9 P. 610. 2. Validity of acts of justice de facto considered. Morton, Adm'r, v. Lee, 28 Kan. 286. 3. Jurisdiction in civil action limited to county where elected. The State, ex rel., v. Brayman, 35 Kan. 714, 12 P. 111. 4. Cities are "townships" within meaning of constitution. The State, ex rel., v. Parry, 52 Kan. 1, 33 P. 956. 5. Legislature may limit jurisdiction of justice. In re Greer, 58 Kan. 268, 273, 48 P. 950; Chesney v. McClintock, 61 Kan. 94, 101, 58 P. 993. 6. Railroad merely maintaining station in city does not "reside" therein. Robinson v. Railway Co., 67 Kan. 278, 72 P. 854. 7. Jurisdiction of justice of the peace is purely statutory. Sims v. Kennedy, 67 Kan. 383, 73 P. 51. 8. Without jurisdiction to commit boy to reform school. In re Stokes, 67 Kan. 667, 73 P. 911. 9. When justice acts judicially, not personally liable for acts. Sorensen v. Wellman, 69 Kan. 637, 77 P. 536. 10. Justice divested of jurisdiction where any defendant resides in city. Parker v. Railway Co., 70 Kan. 168, 171, 78 P. 406. 11. Domestic corporation resides in city where general offices located. Parker v. Railway Co., 70 Kan. 168, 171, 78 P. 406. 12. Judicial acts of justices not open to collateral attack. The State v. Miller, 71 Kan. 491, 80 P. 947. 13. County court of Douglas county not included in city courts. McDougle v. Greenlees, 82 Kan. 440, 108 P. 827. 14. City courts cannot vacate judgments or enjoin their enforcement. Milling Co. v. Stevens, 94 Kan. 745, 147 P. 815. 15. Jurisdiction in garnishment involving wages earned out of state. Loope v. Railroad Co., 98 Kan. 718, 160 P. 214. 16. Jurisdiction of country justice on change of venue city court. Shortell v. Huppe, 99 Kan. 639, 640, 162 P. 319. 17. Justice has no authority to grant paroles or remit sentence. The State, ex rel., v. Piper, 103 Kan. 794, 176 P. 626. 18. Jurisdiction of justice in contempt proceedings considered. In re Tilghman, Petitioner, 103 Kan. 906, 177 P. 9. 19. Garnishment proceedings; service by publication; justice acquires no jurisdiction. Ludvickson v. Bank, 105 Kan. 225, 182 P. 396. 20. Justice of peace outside of city having city court cannot issue garnishment therein. Egnatik v. State Bank, 114 Kan. 105, 108, 216 P. 1100. 21. Jurisdiction to attach property of nonresident considered. Lithas v. Marble, 118 Kan. 752, 236 P. 823. 22. Jurisdiction to hold court outside limits of township not given by consent. Lindholm v. Rifner, 125 Kan. 428, 264 P. 1054. 23. One perfecting appeal from judgment cannot thereafter deny jurisdiction. J. B. Colt Co. v. Clark, 125 Kan. 722, 266 P. 41. 24. Justice court is not one of general jurisdiction; jurisdiction in forcible entry. Harris v. Christy, 166 Kan. 395, 201 P.2d 1067. 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