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KS Stat § 61-3004 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 30 - Process|61-3004 Service of process; time limits; on whom service made.

61-3004. Service of process; time limits; on whom service made. (a) Service shall be made promptly and, in any event, in time to make a timely return of service as required by K.S.A. 61-3005, and amendments thereto.(b) If the defendant is a nonresident who is employed in this state, or if the place of residence of the defendant is unknown, the plaintiff may direct that the service of summons or other process shall be made by directing an officer, partner, managing or general agent, or the person having charge of the office or place of employment at which the defendant is employed, to make the defendant available for the purpose of permitting the summons or other process to be served on the defendant at the defendant's place of employment.(c) As used in this section, "serving" means making service by any of the methods described in K.S.A. 61-3003, and amendments thereto, unless a specific method of making service is prescribed in this section. Except for service by publication, service of process shall be made as follows:(1) Service upon an individual other than a minor or disabled person shall be made by serving the individual or by serving an agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process, but if the agent is one designated by statute to receive service, such further notice as the statute requires shall be given. Service by certified mail or first-class mail shall be addressed to an individual at the individual's dwelling house or usual place of abode and to an authorized agent at the agent's usual or designated address.(2) Service upon a minor, disabled person as defined by K.S.A. 77-201, and amendments thereto, foreign or domestic corporations, partnerships, insurance companies or associations shall be made in accordance with the applicable provisions of K.S.A. 60-304, and amendments thereto.(3) Service upon a governmental entity shall be made in accordance with the applicable provisions of K.S.A. 60-304, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 22; L. 2002, ch. 114, § 73; July 1.
KS Stat § 61-3006 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 30 - Process|61-3006 Service of process outside the state.

61-3006. Service of process outside the state. (a) (1) Service of process may be made upon any party outside the state. If upon a person domiciled in this state or upon a person who has submitted to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state, it shall have the force and effect of service of process within this state; otherwise it shall have the force and effect of service by publication.(2) The service of process shall be made in the same manner as service within this state, by any officer authorized to make service of process in this state or in the state where the defendant is served. No order of a court is required. An affidavit, or any other competent proofs, of the server shall be filed stating the time, manner and place of service. The court may consider the affidavit, or any other competent proofs, in determining whether service has been properly made.(3) The time stated in the summons requiring the defendant to appear in response to the petition shall be determined by the court. Such time shall be not less than 14 nor more than 50 days after the date the summons is issued, except as provided in subsection (a)(3) of K.S.A. 60-308, and amendments thereto.(b) The provisions of subsection (b) of K.S.A. 60-308, and amendments thereto, shall be used to determine whether a person has submitted to the jurisdiction of this state.(c) Service of process upon any person who is subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state, as provided in subsection (b), may be made by serving the process upon the defendant outside this state, as provided in subsection (a)(2), with the same force and effect as though process had been served within this state, but only causes of action arising from acts enumerated in subsection (b) may be asserted against a defendant in an action in which jurisdiction over the defendant is based upon this subsection.(d) Nothing contained in this section limits or affects the right to serve any process in any other manner provided by law.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 24; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 201; July 1.
KS Stat § 61-3101 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 31 - Discovery|61-3101 Admission of facts and genuineness of documents; withdrawal or amendment of admission.

61-3101. Admission of facts and genuineness of documents; withdrawal or amendment of admission. (a) When an answer has been filed in an action or if the defendant appears and disputes the claims in the petition commenced pursuant to the provisions of the code of civil procedure for limited actions, any party may submit to any other party a written request for that party to admit:(1) The genuineness of any relevant document described in and attached to the request; or(2) the truth of any relevant matter of fact set forth in the request. The request shall be in a form which will permit the party to whom it is submitted to answer the questions on the request form under oath. A request for admissions may not contain more than 10 requests unless permission of the court is obtained to increase the number.(b) Each of the matters requested shall be deemed to be admitted for purposes of the pending lawsuit, unless within 14 days after the request is served, the party to whom the request is directed submits to the party propounding the request either:(1) A sworn statement denying specifically the matters requested; or(2) written objections on the ground that some or all of the requested admissions are privileged or irrelevant or that the request is otherwise improper in whole or in part.(c) If the answering party cannot truthfully admit or deny a request, the party shall set forth in detail the reasons why. If the answering party denies a request, the denial shall be in good faith and shall fairly address the substance of the request. If in good faith the answering party can deny only a part of the request or qualify a request, the party shall specify which part is admitted and qualify or deny the remaining part. If the answering party objects to a request, the party shall notify the court and the party propounding the request and schedule a hearing on the objection to be held within 14 days after making the objection.(d) The judge may permit withdrawal or amendment of any admission made by nonresponse when the party to whom the admissions were sent shows good cause for failure to respond and shows evidence that the admission is not true and the party who obtained the admission fails to satisfy the judge that withdrawal or amendment will prejudice such party in maintaining such party's action or defense on the merits. In the event such withdrawal or amendment is made by the party to whom the admissions were sent at trial, the party who obtained the admissions shall be allowed a continuance of the trial setting. Any admission made by a party under this section is for the purpose of the pending action only and is not an admission by such party for any other purpose nor may it be used against such party in any other proceeding.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 25; L. 2004, ch. 176, § 4; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 202; July 1.
KS Stat § 61-3102 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 31 - Discovery|61-3102 Expenses on refusal to admit truth of matter requested.

61-3102. Expenses on refusal to admit truth of matter requested. If a party to whom a request for admission has been submitted denies under oath any matter requested, and the party submitting the request later proves the genuineness of any document or the truth of any matter of fact denied by the answering party, the party submitting the request may ask the court for an order requiring the answering party to pay the reasonable expenses incurred in making such proof, including reasonable attorney fees. The court shall enter the order unless the court finds that there were good reasons for the denial or that the admissions sought were of no substantial importance.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 26; Jan. 1, 2001.
KS Stat § 61-3103 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 31 - Discovery|61-3103 Interrogatories.

61-3103. Interrogatories. (a) Any party may submit to any other party up to 10 interrogatories. The party receiving the interrogatories shall submit answers or objections, if any, to the party submitting the same within 14 days after the interrogatories are submitted to the receiving party. On motion, the court may allow a longer time to answer or may permit a greater number of interrogatories to be submitted.(b) The provisions of K.S.A. 60-233, and amendments thereto, shall be applicable to interrogatories pursuant to this section, except that the provisions of this section relating to the time when interrogatories are to be answered shall be applicable. The general discovery provisions of subsections (b), (c) and (e) of K.S.A. 60-226, and amendments thereto, and the sanction provisions of K.S.A. 60-237, and amendments thereto, as such sections relate to interrogatories, shall be applicable to interrogatories pursuant to this section.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 27; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 203; July 1.
KS Stat § 61-3104 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 31 - Discovery|61-3104 Subpoenas.

61-3104. Subpoenas. Subpoenas may be issued by the clerk of the district court under the seal of such court or by the judge to compel the attendance of witnesses or for the production of documentary evidence in the manner provided in K.S.A. 60-245, and K.S.A. 60-245a, and amendments thereto. Subpoenas shall be served in accordance with K.S.A. 61-3001 through 61-3006, and amendments thereto, and shall be accompanied by the fees for one day's attendance and the mileage allowed by law.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 28; Jan. 1, 2001.
KS Stat § 61-3105 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 31 - Discovery|61-3105 Depositions.

61-3105. Depositions. (a) Any party to an action pursuant to the code of civil procedure for limited actions may take the testimony of any person, including a party, either within or without the state, by deposition upon oral examination or written questions but only for use as evidence in the action. Unless the court orders otherwise, the parties may by written stipulation provide that depositions may be taken before any person, at any time or place, upon any notice, and in any manner and when so taken may be used like other depositions. The taking of such depositions shall be governed by the provisions of K.S.A. 60-228, subsections (b) through (h) of K.S.A. 60-230, K.S.A. 60-231 and subsection (d) of K.S.A. 60-232, and amendments thereto, except that any party desiring to take a deposition shall first file with the court, and serve on all other parties to the action, a motion that the taking of such deposition be allowed due to the existence of at least one of the conditions prescribed in subsection (b) for the use of depositions as evidence. Within seven days after any such motion has been made, any other party to the action may file an objection to such motion, and in such event, the court shall hold a hearing within seven days thereof to determine the issue. No deposition shall be taken unless and until the court shall have granted the motion requesting permission therefor.(b) At the trial, or upon the hearing of a motion or an interlocutory proceeding, any part or all of a deposition of a witness, whether or not a party, so far as it is admissible under the rules of evidence, may be used for any purpose against any party who was present or represented at the taking of the deposition, or who had due notice thereof, if the court finds that:(1) The witness is dead;(2) the witness is outside of the county of the place of trial or hearing, unless it appears that the absence of the witness was procured by the party offering the deposition;(3) the witness is unable to attend or testify because of age, sickness, infirmity or imprisonment;(4) the party offering the deposition has been unable to procure the attendance of the witness by subpoena; or(5) upon application and notice, that such exceptional circumstances exist as to make it desirable, in the interest of justice and with due regard to the importance of presenting the testimony of witnesses orally in open court, to allow the deposition to be used.(c) In addition to the uses of depositions enumerated in subsection (b), the court on motion may permit the use of depositions as provided in subsections (b)*(1), (2) and (4) of K.S.A. 60-232, and amendments thereto, in the interest of justice and on such terms and conditions as will fairly protect the parties.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 29; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 204; July 1.* Reference to (b) should be to (a).
KS Stat § 61-3106 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 31 - Discovery|61-3106 Production of documents.

61-3106. Production of documents. Production of documents and things for inspection shall be allowed in accordance with K.S.A. 60-234, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 30; Jan. 1, 2001.
KS Stat § 61-3201 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 32 - Pretrial And Trial|61-3201 Pretrial hearing.

61-3201. Pretrial hearing. (a) If the defendant appears on the date specified in the summons and disputes the petition, or on or before such date files an answer, the court may set the case for a pretrial hearing. Such hearing shall be held at least 14 days after the date of the defendant's appearance. All parties shall be notified of the date, time and place for the pretrial hearing.(b) After a case has been set for pretrial, each of the parties shall submit to the other party before the date scheduled for the pretrial hearing, copies of all documents which support the petition or answer and an identification of all witnesses who will testify at trial to support the same.(c) If the defendant fails to appear at the pretrial hearing, the court may enter default judgment against the defendant for the relief demanded in the petition without further notice. If the plaintiff fails to appear at the pretrial hearing, the court may dismiss the lawsuit upon such terms and conditions as the court deems proper.(d) If both parties appear at the pretrial hearing, the court shall conduct a conference with the parties to clarify the issues for trial and explore the possibilities of settlement. If the defendant does not have a legal defense to the petition, the court may enter judgment against the defendant for the relief demanded in the petition or for such other relief that the court believes is fair and just. If the plaintiff has not stated a claim upon which relief can be granted, the court may dismiss the petition.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 31; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 205; July 1.
KS Stat § 61-3202 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 32 - Pretrial And Trial|61-3202 Trial of actions by court or jury; evidence.

61-3202. Trial of actions by court or jury; evidence. (a) If a case is not settled or otherwise disposed of at the pretrial hearing, the case shall be set for trial by the court.(b) All lawsuits filed under this act shall be tried by the court, unless a trial by jury is demanded by one of the parties. Demand for jury trial shall be made on or before the date of the pretrial conference.(c) A lawsuit tried by jury pursuant to the code of civil procedure for limited actions shall be tried to a jury composed of six persons having the same qualifications of jurors as other jurors in district court, unless the parties agree on a lesser number. The court shall summon not less than 12 prospective jurors from the source and in the manner provided for the summoning of petit jurors in the district court. When there is more than one plaintiff or more than one defendant in such action, the court shall summon three additional prospective jurors for each such additional plaintiff or defendant. Each juror shall be paid as specified in K.S.A. 43-171, and amendments thereto, for each day of attendance and shall receive mileage at the rate prescribed in K.S.A. 75-3203, and amendments thereto. Such jury fees shall be paid by the county. The provisions of K.S.A. 60-247, subsections (b) through (h) of K.S.A. 60-248, K.S.A. 60-250 and 60-251, and amendments thereto, shall be applicable to actions pursuant to the code of civil procedure for limited actions insofar as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this act.(d) In all trials pursuant to the code of civil procedure for limited actions, the testimony of witnesses shall be taken orally in open court, unless otherwise provided by this act. All matters relating to witnesses and the admission of evidence shall be governed by article 4 of chapter 60 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 32; Jan. 1, 2001.
KS Stat § 61-3301 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 33 - Judgment|61-3301 Default judgment.

61-3301. Default judgment. (a) The court may enter a default judgment in the following situations:(1) If a defendant fails to either appear or file a written answer on or before the time specified in the summons, judgment may be entered against the defendant upon proof of service and at such time as the plaintiff requests same, without further notice to the defendant.(2) If a defendant fails to appear at the time set for a pretrial or trial hereunder, judgment may be entered against the defendant at the request of the plaintiff without further notice to the defendant.(3) If the defendant has filed a counterclaim against the plaintiff and the plaintiff fails to appear at the time set for a pretrial or trial hereunder, judgment may be entered against the plaintiff at the request of the defendant without further notice to the plaintiff.(b) A default judgment shall not be different in kind from or exceed the amount of the relief sought in the demand for judgment.(c) If a defendant seeks to set aside a default judgment for failure to appear at the time specified in the summons, the defendant shall file a motion not more than 14 days from the date of such judgment in a lawsuit where the defendant was personally served with summons within the state, or not more than 45 days where service of summons was by other than personal service within the state. If any party seeks to set aside any other default judgment, that party shall file a motion not more than 14 days from the date of such judgment. Any motion to set aside a default judgment, except for the time limits set forth above, shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of subsection (b) of K.S.A. 60-260, and amendments thereto.(d) In cases where no service is had, for good cause shown, the court may set aside a default judgment pursuant to the applicable provisions of subsection (b) of K.S.A. 60-260, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 33; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 206; July 1.
KS Stat § 61-3302 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 33 - Judgment|61-3302 Judgments.

61-3302. Judgments. (a) A judgment may be entered by master or other journal entry or judgment form approved by a judge. The judgment shall be effective from the date the journal entry or judgment form is filed with the clerk of the court.(b) One or more cases may be shown on a master journal entry or judgment form.(c) When more than one claim for relief is presented in a lawsuit, the court may direct the entry of a final judgment upon one or more but less than all of the claims upon such terms and conditions as set forth in the judgment of the court.(d) Except as to a party against whom a judgment is entered by default, every final judgment shall grant the relief to which the party in whose favor it is rendered is entitled, regardless of whether the party has demanded such relief in such party's pleadings. Upon entry of such judgment, the party in whose favor judgment is entered shall be deemed to have waived such party's right to recover any amount due in excess of such judgment, and such party may not recover in a subsequent lawsuit any amount in excess of such judgment.(e) Whenever a party has commenced postjudgment proceedings for the enforcement of a judgment, and such judgment is subsequently set aside, reversed on appeal or otherwise nullified, such party shall not be liable for damages as a result of such postjudgment proceedings, unless it can be proven that the judgment upon which such proceedings were based was fraudulently obtained.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 34; L. 2002, ch. 157, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 61-3303 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 33 - Judgment|61-3303 Interest on judgments.

61-3303. Interest on judgments. The provisions of K.S.A. 16-201, 16-204 and 16-205, and amendments thereto, shall apply to judgments entered under the code of civil procedure for limited actions.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 35; Jan. 1, 2001.
KS Stat § 61-3304 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 33 - Judgment|61-3304 Modification of judgment.

61-3304. Modification of judgment. Except as modified by subsections (h) and (j) of K.S.A. 61-2912, and amendments thereto, the provisions of K.S.A. 60-252, 60-259 and 60-260, and amendments thereto, shall apply to judgments entered under the code of civil procedure for limited actions where such provisions are not inconsistent with other provisions of the code.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 36; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 207; July 1.
KS Stat § 61-3402 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 34 - Venue|61-3402 Actions against residents.

61-3402. Actions against residents. An action against a resident of this state, other than an action for which venue is otherwise specifically prescribed by law, may be brought in the county in which:(a) The defendant resides;(b) the plaintiff resides if the defendant is served therein;(c) the cause of action arose;(d) the defendant has a place of business or of employment if the defendant is served therein;(e) the estate of a deceased person is being probated if such deceased person was jointly liable with the defendant and a demand to enforce such liability has been duly exhibited in the probate proceedings of such decedent's estate; or(f) there is located tangible personal property which is the subject of an action for the possession thereof if immediate possession is sought in accordance with K.S.A. 61-3701, and amendments thereto, at the time of the filing of the action.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 38; Jan. 1, 2001.
KS Stat § 61-3403 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions|Article 34 - Venue|61-3403 Actions against corporations.

61-3403. Actions against corporations. An action against a domestic corporation, or against a foreign corporation which is qualified to do business in this state, other than an action for which venue is otherwise specifically prescribed by law, may be brought in the county in which:(a) Its registered office is located;(b) the cause of action arose;(c) the defendant is transacting business at the time of the filing of the petition; or(d) there is located tangible personal property which is the subject of an action for the possession thereof if immediate possession is sought in accordance with K.S.A. 61-3701, and amendments thereto, at the time of the filing of the action.History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 39; Jan. 1, 2001.