Purpose of act; powers of court

61-2712. Purpose of act; powers of court. It is the purpose of this act to provide a forum for the speedy trial of small claims, and to this end, the court may make such orders or rulings, consistent with the provisions of this act, as are necessary to promote justice and fairly protect the parties. History: L. 1973, ch. 239, § 12; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions: Corporation's use of small claims procedures without attorney representation. 95-100. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Provides forum for speedy trial of small claims. Szoboszlay v. Glessner, 233 Kan. 475, 480, 664 P.2d 1327 (1983). 2. Cited; district court hearing small claims appeal de novo cannot grant judgment beyond scope of small claims jurisdiction (K.S.A. 61-2701 et seq.). Armstrong v. Lowell H. Listrom & Co., 11 Kan. App. 2d 448, 452, 725 P.2d 540 (1986). 3. District court reversed after denying appellee the award of attorney fees. Hodges v. Johnson, 288 Kan. 56, 199 P.3d 1251 (2009).