17-6517. Powers of district court in certain proceedings; punishment for disobedience of orders. (a) The district court, in any proceeding instituted under K.S.A. 17-6501, 17-6505 or 17-6515, and amendments thereto, may determine the right and power of persons claiming to own stock to vote at any meeting of the stockholders.
(b) The court may: (1) Appoint a master to hold any election provided for in K.S.A. 17-6501, 17-6505 or 17-6515, and amendments thereto, under such orders and powers as it deems proper; (2) punish any officer or director for contempt in case of disobedience of any order made by the court; and (3) in case of disobedience by a corporation of any order made by the court, may enter a decree against such corporation for a penalty of not more than $5,000.
History: L. 1972, ch. 52, § 70; L. 1973, ch. 100, § 4; L. 2004, ch. 143, § 41; L. 2016, ch. 110, § 60; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 65 - Meetings, Elections, Voting And Notices
17-6502 Voting rights of stockholders; proxies, limitations.
17-6503 Establishment of record date for determining stockholders of record.
17-6506 Quorum; votes necessary to transact business.
17-6507 Voting rights of fiduciaries, pledgors and joint owners of stock.
17-6508 Voting trusts and other voting agreements.
17-6511 Rights of holders of bonds, debentures and other obligations of corporation.
17-6512 Notice of meetings and adjourned meetings.
17-6513 Vacancies and newly created directorships.
17-6517 Powers of district court in certain proceedings; punishment for disobedience of orders.
17-6520 Exceptions to notice requirements.
17-6521 Inspectors at meetings; powers and duties.
17-6522 Notice to shareholders; consent to electronic transmission.
17-6523 Notice to stockholders sharing an address, effect; objection; limitations.