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KS Stat § 60-1712 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 17 - Declaratory Judgments|60-1712 Parties.

60-1712. Parties. When declaratory relief is sought, all persons who have or claim any interest which would be affected by the declaration shall be joined as parties who have or claim any interest which would be affected by the declaration, and no declaration shall be binding against persons not so joined as parties to the proceeding. In any proceeding which challenges the validity of a municipal ordinance or franchise, such municipality shall be made a party. If the statute, ordinance or franchise is alleged to be unconstitutional, the attorney general also shall be given notice and provided an opportunity to appear and be heard in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-764, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1993, ch. 202, § 11; L. 2016, ch. 8, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-1713 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 17 - Declaratory Judgments|60-1713 Construction.

60-1713. Construction. This act is remedial in nature and its purpose is to settle and provide relief from uncertainty and insecurity with respect to disputed rights, status and other legal relations and should be liberally construed and administered to achieve that purpose.History: L. 1993, ch. 202, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-1714 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 17 - Declaratory Judgments|60-1714 Definitions.

60-1714. Definitions. As used in this act, "person" means any person, partnership, limited partnership, joint venture, joint stock company, unincorporated association, or society, or municipal or other corporation of any character whatsoever.History: L. 1993, ch. 202, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-1715 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 17 - Declaratory Judgments|60-1715 Severability.

60-1715. Severability. The several sections and provisions of this act except K.S.A. 60-1701 and K.S.A. 60-1704, and amendments thereto, are hereby declared independent and severable, and the invalidity, if any, of any part or feature thereof shall not affect or render the remainder of the act invalid or inoperative.History: L. 1993, ch. 202, § 14; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-1716 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 17 - Declaratory Judgments|60-1716 Uniformity of interpretation.

60-1716. Uniformity of interpretation. This act shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact similar provisions of the uniform declaratory judgments act, and to harmonize, as far as possible, with federal laws and regulations on the subject of declaratory judgments and decrees.History: L. 1993, ch. 202, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-1801 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 18 - Survival Of Claims And Abatement Of Actions|60-1801 Survival of actions; what causes of action survive.

60-1801. Survival of actions; what causes of action survive. In addition to the causes of action which survive at common law, causes of action for mesne profits, or for an injury to the person, or to real or personal estate, or for any deceit or fraud, or for death by wrongful act or omission, shall also survive; and the action may be brought notwithstanding the death of the person entitled or liable to the same.History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-1801; Jan. 1, 1964.
KS Stat § 60-1802 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 18 - Survival Of Claims And Abatement Of Actions|60-1802 Abatement.

60-1802. Abatement. No action pending in any court shall abate by the death of either or both the parties thereto, except an action for libel, slander, malicious prosecution, or for a nuisance.History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-1802; Jan. 1, 1964.
KS Stat § 60-1803 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 18 - Survival Of Claims And Abatement Of Actions|60-1803 Abatement exceptions; libel or slander at a funeral.

60-1803. Abatement exceptions; libel or slander at a funeral. Notwithstanding the provisions of K.S.A. 60-1802, and amendments thereto, if an act of libel or slander is committed at a funeral and the person defamed is the deceased at such funeral or any living relative of the deceased, an action for libel or slander brought by the estate of such deceased person on behalf of such deceased person or by or on behalf of any living relative of such deceased person may be sustained if brought within one year after such funeral.History: L. 2007, ch. 111, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-1901 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 19 - Wrongful Death Actions|60-1901 Cause of action.

60-1901. Cause of action. (a) If the death of a person is caused by the wrongful act or omission of another, an action may be maintained for the damages resulting therefrom if the former might have maintained the action had such person lived, in accordance with the provisions of this article, against the wrongdoer, or  such wrongdoer's personal representative if such wrongdoer is deceased.(b) As used in article 19 of chapter 60 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, the term "person" includes an unborn child.(c) As used in this section, the term "unborn child" means a living individual organism of the species homo sapiens, in utero, at any stage of gestation from fertilization to birth.(d) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a wrongful death action if the death is of an unborn child by means of:(1) Any act committed by the mother of the unborn child;(2) any lawful medical procedure performed by a physician or other licensed medical professional at the request of the pregnant woman or her legal guardian;(3) the lawful dispensation or administration of lawfully prescribed medication; or(4) a legal abortion.(e) If any provision or clause of this act or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable.History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-1901; L. 2013, ch. 48, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-1902 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 19 - Wrongful Death Actions|60-1902 Plaintiff.

60-1902. Plaintiff. The action may be commenced by any one of the heirs at law of the deceased who has sustained a loss by reason of the death. Any heir who does not join as a party plaintiff in the original action but who claims to have been damaged by reason of the death shall be permitted to intervene therein. The action shall be for the exclusive benefit of all of the heirs who has sustained a loss regardless or whether they all join or intervene therein, but the amounts of their respective recoveries shall be in accordance with the subsequent provisions of this article.History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-1902; Jan. 1, 1964.
KS Stat § 60-1903 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 19 - Wrongful Death Actions|60-1903 Amount of damages; jury instructions; itemized verdict.

60-1903. Amount of damages; jury instructions; itemized verdict. (a) In any wrongful death action, the court or jury may award such damages as are found to be fair and just under all the facts and circumstances, but the damages, other than pecuniary loss sustained by an heir at law, cannot exceed in the aggregate the sum of $250,000 and costs.(b) If a wrongful death action is to a jury, the court shall not instruct the jury on the monetary limitation imposed by subsection (a) upon recovery of damages for nonpecuniary loss. If the jury verdict results in an award of damages for nonpecuniary loss which, after deduction of any amounts pursuant to K.S.A. 60-258a and amendments thereto, exceeds the limitation of subsection (a), the court shall enter judgment for damages of $250,000 for nonpecuniary loss.(c) In any wrongful death action, the verdict shall be itemized by the trier of fact to reflect the amounts, if any, awarded for:(1) Nonpecuniary damages;(2) expenses for the care of the deceased caused by the injury; and(3) pecuniary damages other than those itemized under subsection (c)(2).(d) Where applicable, the amounts required to be itemized pursuant to subsections (c)(1) and (c)(3) shall be further itemized by the trier of fact to reflect those amounts awarded for injuries and losses sustained to date and those awarded for injuries and losses reasonably expected to be sustained in the future.(e) In any wrongful death action, the trial court shall instruct the jury only on those items of damage upon which there is some evidence to base an award.History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-1903; L. 1967, ch. 329, § 1; L. 1970, ch. 241, § 1; L. 1975, ch. 303, § 2; L. 1984, ch. 214, § 1; L. 1987, ch. 224, § 2; L. 1998, ch. 68, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-1904 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 19 - Wrongful Death Actions|60-1904 Elements of damage.

60-1904. Elements of damage. (a) Damages may be recovered for, but are not limited to:(1) Mental anguish, suffering or bereavement;(2) loss of society, companionship, comfort or protection;(3) loss of marital care, attention, advice or counsel;(4) loss of filial care or attention;(5) loss of parental care, training, guidance or education; and(6) reasonable funeral expenses for the deceased.(b) If no probate administration for the estate of the deceased has been commenced, expenses for the care of the deceased which resulted from the wrongful act may also be recovered by any one of the heirs who paid or became liable for them. Those expenses and any amount recovered for funeral expenses shall not be included in the limitation of K.S.A. 60-1903 and amendments thereto.History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-1904; L. 1984, ch. 214, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-1905 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 19 - Wrongful Death Actions|60-1905 Apportionment of recovery.

60-1905. Apportionment of recovery. The net amount recovered in any such action, after the allowance by the judge of costs and reasonable attorneys fees to the attorneys for the plaintiffs, in accordance with the services performed by each if there be more than one, shall be apportioned by the judge upon a hearing, with reasonable notice to all of the known heirs having an interest therein, such notice to be given in such manner as the judge shall direct. The apportionment shall be in proportion to the loss sustained by each of the heirs, and all heirs known to have sustained a loss shall share in such apportionment regardless of whether they joined or intervened in the action; but in the absence of fraud, no person who failed to join or intervene in the action may claim any error in such apportionment after the order shall have been entered and the funds distributed pursuant thereto.History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-1905; Jan. 1, 1964.
KS Stat § 60-1906 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 19 - Wrongful Death Actions|60-1906 Wrongful life or wrongful birth claims; prohibited.

60-1906. Wrongful life or wrongful birth claims; prohibited. (a) No civil action may be commenced in any court for a claim of wrongful life or wrongful birth, and no damages may be recovered in any civil action for any physical condition of a minor that existed at the time of such minor's birth if the damages sought arise out of a claim that a person's action or omission contributed to such minor's mother not obtaining an abortion.(b) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to create any new cause of action, nor preclude any otherwise proper cause of action based on a claim that, but for a person's wrongful action or omission, the death or physical injury of the mother would not have occurred, or the handicap, disease or disability of an individual prior to birth would have been prevented, cured or ameliorated in a manner that preserved the health and life of such individual.(c) If any provision or clause of this act or application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared to be severable.(d) As used in this section:(1) "Abortion" has the same meaning as such term is defined in K.S.A. 65-6701, and amendments thereto.(2) "Claim of wrongful birth" means a cause of action brought by a parent, legal guardian or other individual legally required to provide for the support of a minor, which seeks damages, whether economic or noneconomic, as a result of a physical condition of such minor that existed at the time of such minor's birth, and which is based on a claim that a person's action or omission contributed to such minor's mother not obtaining an abortion.(3) "Claim of wrongful life" means a cause of action brought by, or on behalf of, a minor, which seeks damages, whether economic or noneconomic, for such minor as a result of a physical condition of such minor that existed at the time of such minor's birth, and which is based on a claim that a person's action or omission contributed to such minor's mother not obtaining an abortion.History: L. 2013, ch. 48, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-19a01 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 19a - Limitation On Damages For Pain And Suffering|60-19a01 Personal injury action defined; limitation established; itemization of verdict; no jury instruction on limitation to be given; wrongful death limitation not affected; application limited.

60-19a01. Personal injury action defined; limitation established; itemization of verdict; no jury instruction on limitation to be given; wrongful death limitation not affected; application limited. (a) As used in this section, "personal injury action" means any action for damages for personal injury or death, except for medical malpractice liability actions.(b) In any personal injury action, the total amount recoverable by each party from all defendants for all claims for pain and suffering shall not exceed a sum total of $250,000.(c) In every personal injury action, the verdict shall be itemized by the trier of fact to reflect the amount awarded for pain and suffering.(d) If a personal injury action is tried to a jury, the court shall not instruct the jury on the limitations of this section. If the verdict results in an award for pain and suffering which exceeds the limit of this section, the court shall enter judgment for $250,000 for all the party's claims for pain and suffering. Such entry of judgment by the court shall occur after consideration of comparative negligence principles in K.S.A. 60-258a and amendments thereto.(e) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to repeal or modify the limitation provided by K.S.A. 60-1903 and amendments thereto in wrongful death actions.(f) The provisions of this section shall apply only to personal injury actions which are based on causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 1987, and before July 1, 1988.History: L. 1987, ch. 217, § 1; L. 1988, ch. 216, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-19a02 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 19a - Limitation On Damages For Pain And Suffering|60-19a02 Personal injury action defined; limitation established; itemization of verdict; no jury instruction on limitation to be given; wrongful death limitation not affected; limited to actions accruing on or after July 1, 1988.

60-19a02. Personal injury action defined; limitation established; itemization of verdict; no jury instruction on limitation to be given; wrongful death limitation not affected; limited to actions accruing on or after July 1, 1988. (a) As used in this section "personal injury action" means any action seeking damages for personal injury or death.(b) In any personal injury action, the total amount recoverable by each party from all defendants for all claims for noneconomic loss shall not exceed a sum total of:(1) $250,000 for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 1988, and before July 1, 2014;(2) $300,000 for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2014, and before July 1, 2018;(3) $325,000 for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2018, and before July 1, 2022; or(4) $350,000 for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2022.(c) In every personal injury action, the verdict shall be itemized by the trier of fact to reflect the amount awarded for noneconomic loss.(d) If a personal injury action is tried to a jury, the court shall not instruct the jury on the limitations of this section. If the verdict results in an award for noneconomic loss which exceeds the limit of this section, the court shall enter judgment for all the party's claims for noneconomic loss in the amount of:(1) $250,000 for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 1988, and before July 1, 2014;(2) $300,000 for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2014, and before July 1, 2018;(3) $325,000 for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2018, and before July 1, 2022; or(4) $350,000 for causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 2022.Such entry of judgment by the court shall occur after consideration of comparative negligence principles in K.S.A. 60-258a, and amendments thereto.(e) The provisions of this section shall not be construed to repeal or modify the limitation provided by K.S.A. 60-1903, and amendments thereto, in wrongful death actions.(f) The provisions of this section shall apply only to personal injury actions which are based on causes of action accruing on or after July 1, 1988.History: L. 1988, ch. 216, § 3; L. 2014, ch. 84, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-2002 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 20 - Costs|60-2002 Taxation of costs.

60-2002. Taxation of costs. (a) As of course. Unless otherwise provided by statute, or by order of the judge, the costs shall be allowed to the party in whose favor judgment is rendered. The court shall have the discretion to order that the alternative dispute resolution fees be, in whole or in part, paid by or from any combination of any party or parties, from any fund authorized to pay such fees, or from the proceeds of any settlement or judgment.(b) Offer of judgment. At any time more than 21 days before the trial begins, a party defending against a claim may serve upon the adverse party an offer to allow judgment to be taken against such party for the money or property or to the effect specified in such party's offer, with costs then accrued. If within 14 days after the service of the offer the adverse party serves written notice that the offer is accepted, either party may then file the offer and notice of acceptance together with proof of service thereof and thereupon the clerk shall enter judgment. An offer not accepted shall be deemed withdrawn and evidence thereof is not admissible except in a proceeding to determine costs. If the judgment finally obtained by the offeree is not more favorable than the offer, the offeree must pay the costs incurred after the making of the offer. The fact that an offer is made but not accepted does not preclude a subsequent offer. When the liability of one party to another has been determined by verdict or order or judgment, but the amount or extent of the liability remains to be determined by further proceedings, the party adjudged liable may make an offer of judgment, which shall have the same effect as an offer made before trial if it is served within a reasonable time prior to the commencement of proceedings to determine the amount or extent of liability.(c) Duty of clerk. The clerk of the court shall tax the costs and, upon request, shall furnish a cost statement to counsel of record for the party ordered by the court to pay costs. The taxation of the costs by the clerk shall be subject to review by the judge on timely motion by any interested party.History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-2002; amended by Supreme Court order dated July 17, 1969; L. 1974, ch. 168, § 4; L. 1991, ch. 173, § 2; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 178; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-2003 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 20 - Costs|60-2003 Items allowable as costs.

60-2003. Items allowable as costs. Items which may be included in the taxation of costs are:(1) The docket fee as provided for by K.S.A. 60-2001, and amendments thereto.(2) The mileage, fees, and other allowable expenses of the sheriff, other officer or private process server incurred in the service of process or in effecting any of the provisional remedies authorized by this chapter.(3) Publisher's charges in effecting any publication of notices authorized by law.(4) Statutory fees and mileage of witnesses attending court or the taking of depositions used as evidence.(5) Reporter's or stenographic charges for the taking of depositions used as evidence.(6) The postage fees incurred pursuant to K.S.A. 60-303, and amendments thereto.(7) Alternative dispute resolution fees shall include fees, expenses and other costs arising from mediation, conciliation, arbitration, settlement conferences or other alternative dispute resolution means, whether or not such means were successful in resolving the matter or matters in dispute, which the court shall have ordered or to which the parties have agreed.(8) Convenience fees and other administrative fees levied for the privilege of paying assessments, fees, costs, fines or forfeitures by credit card or other means, including, but not limited to, fees for electronic filing of documents or pleadings with the court.(9) Such other charges as are by statute authorized to be taxed as costs.History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-2003; L. 1974, ch. 168, § 5; L. 1990, ch. 202, § 13; L. 1991, ch. 173, § 3; L. 1998, ch. 100, § 2; L. 2004, ch. 118, § 7; L. 2011, ch. 48, § 17; L. 2015, ch. 53, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-2004 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 20 - Costs|60-2004 Payment of costs not acquiescence in judgments so as to prevent appeals.

60-2004. Payment of costs not acquiescence in judgments so as to prevent appeals. Payment of the costs of any action in any court in this state including, but not limited to, the payment of court reporter fees, shall not be considered an acquiescence in the judgment or any order of the court so as to prevent an appeal by the person or persons paying such costs. This act shall not apply to any pending question arising out of such payment heretofore made, but otherwise this act shall apply to all actions heretofore or hereafter filed.History: L. 1967, ch. 193, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 60-2005 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 60 - Procedure, Civil|Article 20 - Costs|60-2005 Municipalities exempt from depositing court costs; exceptions.

60-2005. Municipalities exempt from depositing court costs; exceptions. The state of Kansas and all municipalities in this state, as defined in K.S.A. 12-105a, and amendments thereto, are hereby exempt, in any civil action in which such state or municipality is involved, from depositing court costs or paying docket fees prescribed by any other law of this state, except that if the costs are assessed against the state of Kansas or any municipality in this state in any such action, such costs shall include the amount of the docket fee prescribed by K.S.A. 60-2001, and amendments thereto, together with any additional courts costs accrued in the action.History: L. 1969, ch. 289, § 1; L. 1974, ch. 168, § 6; L. 2006, ch. 195, § 18; July 1.