16-1906. Action or arbitration to enforce act; costs; venue. In any action to enforce K.S.A. 16-1903, 16-1904 or 16-1905, and amendments thereto, including arbitration, between a contractor and subcontractors or subcontractors and subcontractors, the court or arbitrator shall award costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party. Venue of such an action shall be in the county where the real property is located and under Kansas law. The hearing in such an arbitration shall be held in the county where the real property is located.
History: L. 2007, ch. 163, ยง 6; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 16 - Contracts And Promises
Article 19 - Kansas Fairness In Public Construction Contract Act
16-1901 Title; rights and duties not waivable or varied under terms of contract.
16-1904 Retainage; release and withholding thereof; alternate security; failure to pay.
16-1905 Suspension of performance, when.
16-1906 Action or arbitration to enforce act; costs; venue.
16-1907 Provisions waiving right to collect damages for delays, void, unenforceable.