60-265 Applicability of article.
60-265. Applicability of article. (a) Generally. The provisions of this article apply to civil actions and proceedings in the district courts, other than actions commenced pursuant to the code of civil procedure for limited actions. (b) Additional circumstances when this article may be applicable. In actions and proceedings in the district courts, other than civil […]
60-266 Same; jurisdiction and venue.
60-266. Same; jurisdiction and venue. This article does not extend or limit the jurisdiction of the district courts or the venue of actions in those courts. History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-266; L. 2010, ch. 135, § 140; July 1.
60-267 Rules by district courts.
60-267. Rules by district courts. (a) Local rules. A district court, acting by a majority of the judges of the district court, may adopt and amend rules governing its practice. A local rule must be consistent with this article. Copies of rules and amendments must, on their adoption, be furnished to the supreme court. (b) […]
60-270 Retaining original records until case closed.
60-270. Retaining original records until case closed. (a) Retention of original discovery documents. A party or attorney possessing original deposition transcripts, original responses to interrogatories, original requests for admissions, original requests for production or other original matters produced during discovery must retain those documents until the case is closed. (b) Destruction or disposition of original […]
60-271 Acceptance of filings by electronic means.
60-271. Acceptance of filings by electronic means. (a) Generally. (1) To the extent provided by supreme court rule, the clerks of the district and appellate courts must accept documents for filing by electronic means. (2) As used in this section, “document” means a pleading, motion, exhibit, declaration, affidavit, memorandum, paper, order, notice and any other […]
60-272 Contact with jurors; discussion of deliberations or verdict following discharge; informing jurors; violations, contempt.
60-272. Contact with jurors; discussion of deliberations or verdict following discharge; informing jurors; violations, contempt. (a) On completion of a jury trial in a civil action and before the jury is discharged, the judge shall inform the jurors that they have an absolute right to discuss or not to discuss the deliberations or verdict with […]
60-257 Declaratory judgment.
60-257. Declaratory judgment. This article governs the procedure for obtaining a declaratory judgment under article 17 of this chapter. K.S.A. 60-238 and 60-239, and amendments thereto, govern a demand for a jury trial. The existence of another adequate remedy does not preclude a declaratory judgment that is otherwise appropriate. The court may order a speedy […]
60-258 Entry of judgment.
60-258. Entry of judgment. Entry of judgments is subject to subsection (b) of K.S.A. 60-254, and amendments thereto. No judgment is effective unless and until a journal entry or judgment form is signed by the judge and filed with the clerk. When judgment is entered by judgment form, the clerk must serve a copy of […]
60-258a Comparative negligence.
60-258a. Comparative negligence. (a) Effect of contributory negligence. The contributory negligence of a party in a civil action does not bar that party or its legal representative from recovering damages for negligence resulting in death, personal injury, property damage or economic loss, if that party’s negligence was less than the causal negligence of the party […]
60-259 New trial; motion to alter or amend judgment.
60-259. New trial; motion to alter or amend judgment. (a) In general. (1) Grounds for a new trial. The court may, on motion, grant a new trial to all or any of the parties and on all or part of the issues for the following reasons: (A) Abuse of discretion by the court, misconduct by […]