Claims beyond the scope of actions authorized by K

61-2911. Claims beyond the scope of actions authorized by K.S.A. 61-2802. (a) Whenever a plaintiff demands judgment beyond the scope of actions authorized by the provisions of K.S.A. 61-2802, and amendments thereto, the court shall either: (1) Transfer the action to the chief judge of the judicial district for assignment and hearing pursuant to chapter 60 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, assessing the increased docket fee to the plaintiff; or (2) allow the plaintiff to amend the pleadings and service of process to bring the demand for judgment within the scope of actions authorized by the provisions of K.S.A. 61-2802, and amendments thereto, assessing the costs accrued to the plaintiff. (b) If a defendant asserts a counterclaim or cross-claim beyond the scope of the code of civil procedure for limited actions, the case shall be referred by the chief judge for assignment and hearing pursuant to chapter 60 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, assessing the increased docket fee to the defendant. History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 17; January 1, 2001. Source or Prior Law: 61-1720. 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