61-3404. Actions against nonresidents and nonqualified corporations.

61-3404

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

      61-3404.   Actions against nonresidents andnonqualified corporations.Anaction against a nonresident of this state, or against a corporation whichis not qualifiedto do business in this state, other than an action for which venue is otherwisespecificallyprescribed by law, may be brought in the county in which:

      (a)   The plaintiff resides, or if the plaintiff is a corporation, in thecounty of itsregistered office or in which it maintains a place of business;

      (b)   the defendant is served;

      (c)   the cause of action arose;

      (d)   the defendant is transacting business at the time of the filing of thepetition;

      (e)   there is property of the defendant, or debts owing to the defendant; or

      (f)   there is located tangible personal property which is the subject of anactionfor the possession thereof if immediate possession is sought in accordance withK.S.A. 61-3701, and amendments thereto,at the time of the filing of the action.

      History:   L. 2000, ch. 161, § 40; Jan. 1, 2001.