60-517. When defendant out of state. If when a cause of action accrues against a person he or she be out of the state, or has absconded or concealed himself or herself, the period limited for the commencement of the action shall not begin to run until such person comes into the state, or while he or she is so absconded or concealed, and if after the cause of action accrues he or she depart from the state, or abscond or conceal himself or herself, the time of the absence or concealment shall not be computed as any part of the period within which the action must be brought. This section shall not apply to extend the period of limitation as to any defendant whose whereabouts are known and upon whom service of summons can be effected under the provisions of article 3 of this chapter.
History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-517; Jan. 1, 1964.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 5 - Limitations Of Actions
60-505 Sales by executors, administrators or conservators.
60-506 Forcible entry and detention.
60-507 Unspecified real property actions.
60-508 Persons under legal disabilities.
60-509 Real property actions excepted.
60-510 Effect of limitations prescribed.
60-511 Actions limited to five years.
60-512 Actions limited to three years.
60-513 Actions limited to two years.
60-513a Ionizing radiation defined.
60-513b Limitations on actions for ionizing radiation injury.
60-513c Action for latent ionizing radiation damage not barred by prior action; exception.
60-513d "Health care provider" defined.
60-514 Actions limited to one year.
60-515 Persons under legal disability.
60-516 Actions originating in another state.
60-517 When defendant out of state.
60-519 Suits stayed by injunction.
60-520 Part payment or acknowledgment of liability.
60-521 Limitations applicable to public bodies.
60-524 Limitations on actions for recovery of damages by Dalkon Shield victims.