60-261. Harmless error. - Kansas Statutes

60-261

Chapter 60.--PROCEDURE, CIVIL Article 2.--RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE

      60-261.   Harmless error.No error in either the admission or the exclusion of evidence and noerror or defect in any ruling or order or in anything done or omitted bythe court or by any of the parties is ground for granting a new trial orfor setting aside a verdict or for vacating, modifying or otherwisedisturbing a judgment or order, unless refusal to take such action appearsto the court inconsistent with substantial justice. The court at everystage of the proceeding must disregard any error or defect in theproceeding which does not affect the substantial rights of the parties.

      History:   L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-261; Jan. 1, 1964.