Kansas Statutes

Statute 61-3404: 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:

      (a)   The plaintiff resides, or if the plaintiff is a corporation, in the county of its registered office or in which it maintains a place of business;

      (b)   the defendant is served;

      (c)   the cause of action arose;

      (d)   the defendant is transacting business at the time of the filing of the petition;

      (e)   there is property of the defendant, or debts owing to the defendant; 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, § 40; Jan. 1, 2001.