61-2903. Pleadings and other papers allowed. (a) Pleadings. Only the pleadings set forth in K.S.A. 60-207, and amendments thereto, shall be allowed in an action commenced pursuant to the code of civil procedure for limited actions, but the only pleading required is a petition. Third-party practice in the manner prescribed by K.S.A. 60-214, and amendments thereto, shall be permitted.
(b) Petitions. A petition shall state the claim or claims which the plaintiff has against the defendant. It shall set forth the current address, phone number, fax phone number and electronic mail address for the plaintiff. If the plaintiff is not represented by an attorney, the petition shall be signed by the plaintiff.
(c) Motions and other papers. An application to the court or judge for an order shall be by motion which, unless made during a hearing or trial, shall be made in writing, shall state the particular grounds for the motion, shall set forth the relief or order sought, and shall contain a notice of when the motion is to be heard by the court.
History: L. 2000, ch. 161, ยง 9; Jan. 1, 2001.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 61 - Procedure, Civil, For Limited Actions
61-2902 Commencement of actions, limitations of actions.
61-2903 Pleadings and other papers allowed.
61-2904 Appearance; answer; counter-claim; affirmative defenses.
61-2905 Counterclaims and cross-claims.
61-2907 Service and filing of pleadings and other papers.
61-2909 Computation and extension of time.
61-2910 Application of chapter 60, when.
61-2911 Claims beyond the scope of actions authorized by 61-2802.
61-2912 Adoption by reference of certain provisions of article 2 of chapter 60.