61-3801. Scope. K.S.A. 61-3801 through 61-3808, and amendments thereto, shall govern lawsuits brought to evict a person from possession of real property or of an interest in real property. History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 78; Jan. 1, 2001.
61-3802. Judgment not bar to other actions. A judgment in a lawsuit brought under K.S.A. 61-3801 through 61-3808, and amendments thereto, shall not be a bar to any subsequent lawsuit brought by either party for claims not included in such judgment. History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 79; Jan. 1, 2001.
61-3803. Notice to leave premises. Before a lawsuit to evict a person pursuant to K.S.A. 61-3801 through 61-3808, and amendments thereto, is filed, the party desiring to file such lawsuit shall deliver to the other party a notice to leave the premises for which possession is sought. The notice shall be delivered at least three […]
61-3804. Petition for claim. The petition shall describe the premises for which possession is sought and why the plaintiff is seeking possession. If there is rent due for possession of the premises, the petition may include a request for judgment for that amount or the plaintiff may bring a subsequent lawsuit for that amount. History: […]
61-3805. Summons; time for appearance. 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 three nor more than 14 days after the date the summons is issued. History: L. 2000, ch. 161, § 82; L. […]
61-3806. Appearance; answer. A defendant shall either appear in person or by counsel at the time and date set forth in the summons or file on or before such date a written answer. The answer, when filed, shall contain the information as required under subsection (b) of K.S.A. 61-2904, and amendments thereto. History: L. 2000, […]
61-3807. Trial. (a) If a trial is necessary, the trial shall be conducted within 14 days after the appearance date stated in the summons. (b) No continuance shall be granted unless the defendant requesting a continuance shall file a bond with good and sufficient security approved by the court, conditioned for the payment of all […]
61-3808. Writ of restitution. (a) If judgment is entered against the defendant for possession of the subject premises, the court shall issue, at the request of the plaintiff, a writ of restitution which shall direct anyone who is authorized to serve process and who is named in the writ to place the plaintiff in possession […]
