Application of act; correlation with code of civil procedure for limited actions

61-2702. Application of act; correlation with code of civil procedure for limited actions. This act shall apply to and be an alternative procedure for the processing of small claims pursuant to the code of civil procedure for limited actions, and the provisions of this act shall be part of and supplemental to the code of civil procedure for limited actions, and any acts amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto. Except as otherwise specifically provided or where a different or contrary provision is included in this act, the code of civil procedure for limited actions shall be applicable to the processing of small claims and judgments under this act. History: L. 1973, ch. 239, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 57; January 10, 1977. Attorney General's Opinions: Small claims procedure. 86-107. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Actions under residential landlord and tenant act (K.S.A. 58-2540 et seq.) may be filed under this act when claims within statutory limitation. Barton v. Miller, 225 Kan. 624, 625, 592 P.2d 921. 2. Provides procedure for small claims and governs except where other provision included. Szoboszlay v. Glessner, 233 Kan. 475, 479, 664 P.2d 1327 (1983). 3. Dismissal of small claims appeal leaves small claims judgment intact; K.S.A. 61-2109 applicable to small claims actions. Cox v. Bohm, 12 Kan. App. 2d 120, 121, 735 P.2d 1108 (1987). 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