Kansas Statutes

Statute 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.