61-3409. Effect of improper venue. - Kansas Statutes

61-3409

Chapter 61.--PROCEDURE, CIVIL, FOR LIMITED ACTIONS Article 34.--VENUE

      61-3409.   Effect of improper venue.Ifan action is commenced in good faith and asubsequent timelyobjection to the venue is sustained, or if before trial on the merit commences,it is found thatno cause of action exists in favor of or against a party upon whom venue wasdependent, theaction shall be transferred to a court of proper jurisdiction of any county ofproper venue. Ifthere is more than one such county, the transfer shall be to the court of acounty selected bythe plaintiff. In accordance withK.S.A. 61-4001, and amendmentsthereto,the receivingdistrict court shall require the payment of an appropriate docket fee from themovant.

      History:   L. 2000, ch. 161, § 45; Jan. 1, 2001.