61-301. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 18; R.S. 1923, 61-301; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 20; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 19. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Affidavit must state facts showing fraud, etc.; justice acts judicially. Gillett v. Thiebold, 9 Kan. 427, 431. 2. Justice may reinvestigate matter; order sustained on prima facie showing. Howe Machine Co. v. Lincoln, 24 Kan. 123. 3. Facts held insufficient to sustain order of arrest. Switzer v. Wilvers, 24 Kan. 384. 4. Affidavit jurisdictional; proceedings void where grounds for arrest not stated. Hauss v. Kohlar, 25 Kan. 640, 643. 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