60-601. Actions concerning real property. The term real property, as used in this section, includes any interest or estate created by an oil, gas or mineral lease, or an oil, gas or mineral royalty. Actions concerning real property must be brought in the county designated in this section. (a) Eminent domain actions. Eminent domain actions […]
60-602. Local county actions. Actions for the following causes must be brought in the county in which the cause, or some part thereof arose: (1) Actions for the recovery of a fine, forfeiture or penalty, other than against public utilities or common carriers, except if the act was committed on a road or river which […]
60-603. 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, (1) in which the defendant resides, or (2) in which the plaintiff resides if the defendant is served therein, or (3) in which the […]
60-604. 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: (1) Its registered office is located; (2) the cause of […]
60-605. Actions against nonresidents and nonqualified corporations. An action against a nonresident of this state, or against a corporation which is not 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: (1) The plaintiff resides; or […]
60-606. Public utility, common carrier or transportation system. (a) Except as provided by subsection (b), any action brought against a public utility, common carrier or transportation system for any liability or penalty or forfeiture, may be brought in any county into or through which such public utility, common carrier or transportation system operates regularly. (b) […]
60-607. Domestic relations actions. (a) An action for divorce, annulment of marriage or separate maintenance may be brought in: (1) The county in which the petitioner is an actual resident at the time of filing the petition; (2) the county where the respondent resides or where service may be obtained; or (3) if the petitioner […]
60-608. Multiple parties. If there are several plaintiffs properly joined and venue is determined by the residence of one of them, it shall be necessary that such plaintiff’s claim is a substantial part of the action. If there are several defendants properly joined, venue of the action may be determined at the election of the […]
60-609. Change of venue. (a) Upon the motion of a party, a district court may transfer any civil action to any county where it might have been brought upon a finding that a transfer would better serve the convenience of the parties and witnesses and the interests of justice. (b) In any action in the […]
60-610. Time for objection to venue. Objection to the venue of an action shall not be allowed except on timely motion made and for grounds established before trial of the action is commenced on the merits. History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-610; Jan. 1, 1964.
60-611. Effect of improper venue. If an action is commenced in good faith and a subsequent timely objection to the venue is sustained, or if before trial on the merit commences, it is found that no cause of action exists in favor of or against a party upon whom venue was dependent, the action shall […]
60-612. Hearing or trial outside county; nonconformity with Americans with disabilities act accessibility guidelines. (a) Without changing venue, a judge may conduct any hearing or nonjury trial in any county agreed upon by all parties who are not in default. (b) If the court finds on motion of any party, that the county where an […]
60-613. Fort Riley military reservation. (a) Action involving persons or property. Any civil action involving either persons residing on or property located upon the Fort Riley military reservation may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in either Geary or Riley county, Kansas. (b) Service of process. The respective sheriffs of Geary and Riley […]
60-614. Venue of actions concerning appropriations; transfer of certain actions; process; act supplemental. An action arising from any taking or appropriation, or to enjoin any taking or appropriation, of private or public property, or of any of the rights appertaining thereto, which taking or appropriation was without following the statutory procedures for the exercise of […]
