61-801. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 80; R.S. 1923, 61-801; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 62; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 61. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Trying case all night, over objection of party, is erroneous. McGowen v. Campbell, 28 Kan. 25. 2. Continuance by justice; trial in absence of defendant; judgment irregular. Roby v. Verner, Sheriff, 31 Kan. 306, 1 P. 538. 3. Dismissal caused by mistake in setting date; order set aside. Petrie v. Karsch, 35 Kan. 357, 11 P. 154. 4. Error to continue trial more than eight days without consent. Covart v. Haskins, 39 Kan. 571, 575, 18 P. 522. 5. Section applies to civil actions; inapplicable to preliminary hearing continuances. State v. Badders, 141 Kan. 683, 684, 42 P.2d 943. 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