Chapter 61 — PROCEDURE, CIVIL, FOR LIMITED ACTIONS

61-1309. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 166; L. 1915, ch. 264, § 2; R.S. 1923, 61-1309; L. 1967, ch. 175, § 7; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 133; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 125. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Time for pres…

61-1310. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 167; R.S. 1923, 61-1310; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 134; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 126. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Proceeding has for several centuries been civil action. Hal…

61-1311. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 168; R.S. 1923, 61-1311; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 135; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 127. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Entry held not sufficient recital to warrant restitution of…

61-1312. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 169; R.S. 1923, 61-1312; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 136; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 128. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Discussed in construing and applying K.S.A. 61-107. Reeves …

61-1313. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 170; R.S. 1923, 61-1313; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 137; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 129. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Action taken under forcible entry and detainer statute revi…

61-1314. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 171; R.S. 1923, 61-1314; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 138; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 130. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Constable cannot remove stranger to writ not holding under …

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61-1401. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 172; R.S. 1923, 61-1401; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 188; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 170. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Special constable need not verify return of writ. Winsor v.…

61-1402. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 173; R.S. 1923, 61-1402; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 189; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 171. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived…

61-1403. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 174; R.S. 1923, 61-1403; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 190; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 172. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Obligors are liable for all unlawful acts of special consta…

61-1404. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 175; R.S. 1923, 61-1404; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 191; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 173. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section cited in considering service of process by sheriff …

61-1407. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 178; R.S. 1923, 61-1407; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 194; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 176. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Return on final process is generally conclusive against off…

61-1412. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 183; R.S. 1923, 61-1412; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 200; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 182. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Sureties not liable for moneys collected under void contrac…

61-1413. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 184; R.S. 1923, 61-1413; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 201; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 183. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Justice has jurisdiction against constable for moneys colle…

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61-1501. History: R.S. 1923, 61-1501; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 202; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 184; L. 1867, ch. 48, § 2; G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 185. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. District court may allow amendment of…

61-1502. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 186; L. 1870, ch. 88, § 15; R.S. 1923, 61-1502; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 217; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 199. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Failure to give additional security;…

61-1503. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 187; R.S. 1923, 61-1503; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 218; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 200. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived…

61-1504. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 188; R.S. 1923, 61-1504; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 203; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 185. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Mere technical defect of informality in entry; proceedings …

61-1509. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 193; R.S. 1923, 61-1509; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 208; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 190. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Judgment may be transferred to district court by filing abs…

61-1512. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 197; R.S. 1923, 61-1512; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1. 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 212; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 194. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Justice not required to enter special deputation on docket.…

61-1513. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 198; R.S. 1923, 61-1513; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 213; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 195. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived…

61-1514. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 199; R.S. 1923, 61-1514; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 214; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 196. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. General power of courts to punish for contempt considered. …

61-1517. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 202; R.S. 1923, 61-1517; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documen…

61-1518. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 203; R.S. 1923, 61-1518; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. Source or prior law: Terr. L. 1858, ch. 42, § 220; Terr. L. 1859, ch. 87, § 202. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived…

61-1519. History: G.S. 1868, ch. 81, § 205; R.S. 1923, 61-1519; Repealed, L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-2606; January 1, 1970. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Section does not determine manner of appointing deputies. Baxter v. Yeagley, 8 Kan. App. 657, 56 P. 509. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDIN…

61-1520. History: L. 1970, ch. 244, § 1; Repealed, L. 1973, ch. 134, § 61; July 1, 1974. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Docu…

61-1601. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1601; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 1; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Actions under residential landlord and tenant act (K.S.A. 58-2540 et seq.) may be filed under small claims procedure act (K.S.A. 61-2701 e…

61-1602. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1602; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 258, § 66; January 10, 1977. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited in holding appeal bond to secure costs not mandatory under K.S.A. 60-2102. Underwood v. Allmon, 215 Kan. 201, 203, 523 P.2d 384. 2. Actions under residenti…

61-1603. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1603; L. 1973, ch. 134, § 50; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 2; L. 1979, ch. 80, § 1; L. 1981, ch. 238, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 212, § 3; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. Source or prior law: 61-101 through 61-109, 61-501, 61-508. CASE A…

61-1604. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1604; L. 1975, ch. 306, § 1; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Docum…

61-1605. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1605; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Fi…

61-1606. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1606; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 258, § 66; January 10, 1977. Source or prior law: 20-1443, 61-1514 through 61-1516. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF…

61-1607. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1607; Repealed, L. 1976, ch. 258, § 66; January 10, 1977. Source or prior law: 61-102 (eighth, ninth, eleventh paragraphs). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings…

61-1608. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1608; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; chapters 60 and 61 are to be liberally construed to secure just, speedy and inexpensive determinations. Nolan v. Auto Transporters, 226 Kan. 176, 181, 597…

61-1701. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1701; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 4; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Act to be liberally construed to secure just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action or proceeding. Wilson v. American Fidel…

61-1702. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1702; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Fi…

61-1703. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1703; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 5; L. 1990, ch. 202, § 14; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. Source or prior law: 61-201, 61-603. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Arc…

61-1703a. History: L. 1976, ch. 258, § 3; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Amendment to petition allowed to correct typographical error to reflect case is limited action. Hole-in-One, Inc., v. Kansas Industrial Land Corp., 22 Kan. App. 2d 19…

61-1704. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1704; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Summary judgment for creditor affirmed. Porter v. Stormont-Vail Hospital, 228 Kan. 641, 644, 621 P.2d 411. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL Gener…

61-1705. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1705; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 6; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Docum…

61-1706. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1706; L. 1975, ch. 306, § 2; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 7; L. 1977, ch. 105, § 19; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. Source or prior law: 61-601. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Pleadings allowed in limited actions set forth herein and inco…

61-1707. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1707; L. 1976, ch. 252, § 3; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 8; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. Source or prior law: 61-602. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC…

61-1708. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1708; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 9; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Cited; where petition in limited action fails to set out times and places, defendant may move for a more definite statement under K.S.A. 6…

61-1709. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1709; L. 1975, ch. 306, § 3; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 10; L. 1990, ch. 212, § 4; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. Source or prior law: 61-601. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Case remanded to determine damages arising out of aborted sale…

61-1710. History: L. 1969, ch. 290, § 61-1710; L. 1975, ch. 306, § 4; L. 1976, ch. 258, § 11; L. 1997, ch. 173, § 34; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 161, § 117; January 1, 2001. Source or prior law: 61-102 (fourth), 61-806. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Trial court did not abuse discretion in refu…