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answer defense in Kansas

29 Kansas opinions name it 2 courts 1884–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Pfeifer v. Federal Express Corp.green
kan · 2013 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Pfeifer, 297 Kan. at 555-56 ; Husky Hogs, 292 Kan. at 225, 228 ; Lumry, 305 Kan. at 547.

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Campbell v. Husky Hogs, L.L.C.green
kan · 2011 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019See Pfeifer, 297 Kan. at 555-56 ; Husky Hogs, 292 Kan. at 225, 228 ; Lumry, 305 Kan. at 547.

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State v. Goregreen
kan · 1940 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1960–1960
2 sentences

1960Under the existing circumstances it is our view appellant’s claim on the point now under consideration falls squarely within the rule announced in State v. Gore, 152 Kan. 551, 557, 558 , 106 P. 2d 704 , where it is held: “Error in the admission of expert testimony is not ground for reversal where such testimony is merely cumulative, and there is an abundance of other .evidence which is competent and which sustains the opinion of the witness.” (Syl. ¶ 2.) Another claim of error is that certain hospital records, pertaining to prior admissions of appellant to two separate institutions for disorde

1960Under the existing circumstances it is our view appellant’s claim on the point now under consideration falls squarely within the rule announced in State v. Gore, 152 Kan. 551, 557, 558 , 106 P. 2d 704 , where it is held: “Error in the admission of expert testimony is not ground for reversal where such testimony is merely cumulative, and there is an abundance of other .evidence which is competent and which sustains the opinion of the witness.” (Syl. ¶ 2.) Another claim of error is that certain hospital records, pertaining to prior admissions of appellant to two separate institutions for disorde

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State v. Detargreen
kan · 1928 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1959–1959
2 sentences

1959It is the law of this country, independent of any statute, that a defendant shall not be compelled to answer to, or defend against, a criminal charge if mentally or physically unable at the time to do so in a rational manner, when such disability has developed after the alleged commission of such crime; but, in the absence of a statute to the contrary, the duty of determining *219 •'whether or not such disability exists rests with the court whose duty it is to hear such answer or defense.” (pp. 411, 412.) For some of our decisions following the rule of the Wright case, and recognizing the mand

1959It is the law of this country, independent of any statute, that a defendant shall not be compelled to answer to, or defend against, a criminal charge if mentally or physically unable at the time to do so in a rational manner, when such disability has developed after the alleged commission of such crime; but, in the absence of a statute to the contrary, the duty of determining *219 •'whether or not such disability exists rests with the court whose duty it is to hear such answer or defense.” (pp. 411, 412.) For some of our decisions following the rule of the Wright case, and recognizing the mand

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Cow Creek Valley Flood Prevention Ass'n v. City of Hutchinsongreen
kan · 1947 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1949–1949
2 sentences

1949See Cow Creek Valley Flood Prevention Ass’n v. City of Hutchinson, 163 Kan. 261, 263 , 181 P. 2d 320 , and cases cited.

1949See Cow Creek Valley Flood Prevention Ass’n v. City of Hutchinson, 163 Kan. 261, 263 , 181 P. 2d 320 , and cases cited.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (47)

CaseCitedYears
Challis v. Hartloff green
kan · 1933
2 sentences

1969In Simmons v. Wichita Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 181 Kan. 35 , 309 P. 2d 633 , the opinion merely repeated the foregoing holding, stating: “We held in Challis v. Hartloff, 136 Kan. 823 , 18 P. 2d 199 , that neither allegations of contributory negligence nor those negativing any possible carelessness on the part of defendants are an answer or defense to an action to recover on a breach of an implied warranty.” (p. 38.) However, in Simmons the question before the court was whether negligence of a manufacturer or bottler was an issue in an action for damages for breach of implied warranty.

1969In Simmons v. Wichita Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 181 Kan. 35 , 309 P. 2d 633 , the opinion merely repeated the foregoing holding, stating: “We held in Challis v. Hartloff, 136 Kan. 823 , 18 P. 2d 199 , that neither allegations of contributory negligence nor those negativing any possible carelessness on the part of defendants are an answer or defense to an action to recover on a breach of an implied warranty.” (p. 38.) However, in Simmons the question before the court was whether negligence of a manufacturer or bottler was an issue in an action for damages for breach of implied warranty.

21957–1969
Kansas Pipeline Partnership v. Kansas Corporation Comm'n green
kanctapp · 1997
1 sentence

2001Kansas Pipeline Partnership v. Kansas Corporation Comm’n, 24 Kan.

12001–2001
State v. Lumley green
kan · 1999
2 sentences

2000In considering this problem, our court ex *538 plained in State v. Lumley, 266 Kan. 939 , Syl. ¶ 7, 976 P.2d 486 (1999): “Where a proper question is asked, and an improper answer given, the only remedy of the aggrieved party is by motion to strike.

2000In considering this problem, our court ex *538 plained in State v. Lumley, 266 Kan. 939 , Syl. ¶ 7, 976 P.2d 486 (1999): “Where a proper question is asked, and an improper answer given, the only remedy of the aggrieved party is by motion to strike.

12000–2000
Barker v. Wingo green
scotus · 1972
1 sentence

1997Barker teaches that the answer to our inquiry “is necessarily dependent upon the peculiar circumstances of the case.” 407 U.S. at 530-31 .

11997–1997
State v. Green green
kan · 1982
2 sentences

1983In State v. Green, 232 Kan. 116 , 652 P.2d 697 (1982), we stated: “Numerous decisions by this court have pointed out that where a marital homicide is involved, evidence of a discordant marital relationship, and of the defendant’s previous ill treatment of his wife, including his prior threats to kill her, is competent as bearing on the defendant’s motive and intent.

1983In State v. Green, 232 Kan. 116 , 652 P.2d 697 (1982), we stated: “Numerous decisions by this court have pointed out that where a marital homicide is involved, evidence of a discordant marital relationship, and of the defendant’s previous ill treatment of his wife, including his prior threats to kill her, is competent as bearing on the defendant’s motive and intent.

11983–1983
Simmons v. Wichita Coca-Cola Bottling Co. green
kan · 1957
2 sentences

1969In Simmons v. Wichita Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 181 Kan. 35 , 309 P. 2d 633 , the opinion merely repeated the foregoing holding, stating: “We held in Challis v. Hartloff, 136 Kan. 823 , 18 P. 2d 199 , that neither allegations of contributory negligence nor those negativing any possible carelessness on the part of defendants are an answer or defense to an action to recover on a breach of an implied warranty.” (p. 38.) However, in Simmons the question before the court was whether negligence of a manufacturer or bottler was an issue in an action for damages for breach of implied warranty.

1969In Simmons v. Wichita Coca-Cola Bottling Co., 181 Kan. 35 , 309 P. 2d 633 , the opinion merely repeated the foregoing holding, stating: “We held in Challis v. Hartloff, 136 Kan. 823 , 18 P. 2d 199 , that neither allegations of contributory negligence nor those negativing any possible carelessness on the part of defendants are an answer or defense to an action to recover on a breach of an implied warranty.” (p. 38.) However, in Simmons the question before the court was whether negligence of a manufacturer or bottler was an issue in an action for damages for breach of implied warranty.

11969–1969
Frier v. Proctor & Gamble Distributing Co. green
kan · 1953
2 sentences

1969The question of contributory negligence on the part of one using a defective product was not in the case in any way. *167 In Frier v. Proctor & Gamble Distributing Co., 173 Kan. 733 , 252 P. 2d 850 , the action was one for damages against a manufacturer and a distributor for breach of warranty.

1969The question of contributory negligence on the part of one using a defective product was not in the case in any way. *167 In Frier v. Proctor & Gamble Distributing Co., 173 Kan. 733 , 252 P. 2d 850 , the action was one for damages against a manufacturer and a distributor for breach of warranty.

11969–1969
State v. Ossweiler green
kan · 1922
2 sentences

1959It is the law of this country, independent of any statute, that a defendant shall not be compelled to answer to, or defend against, a criminal charge if mentally or physically unable at the time to do so in a rational manner, when such disability has developed after the alleged commission of such crime; but, in the absence of a statute to the contrary, the duty of determining *219 •'whether or not such disability exists rests with the court whose duty it is to hear such answer or defense.” (pp. 411, 412.) For some of our decisions following the rule of the Wright case, and recognizing the mand

1959It is the law of this country, independent of any statute, that a defendant shall not be compelled to answer to, or defend against, a criminal charge if mentally or physically unable at the time to do so in a rational manner, when such disability has developed after the alleged commission of such crime; but, in the absence of a statute to the contrary, the duty of determining *219 •'whether or not such disability exists rests with the court whose duty it is to hear such answer or defense.” (pp. 411, 412.) For some of our decisions following the rule of the Wright case, and recognizing the mand

11959–1959
State v. Brotherton neutral
kan · 1930
1 sentence

1959It is the law of this country, independent of any statute, that a defendant shall not be compelled to answer to, or defend against, a criminal charge if mentally or physically unable at the time to do so in a rational manner, when such disability has developed after the alleged commission of such crime; but, in the absence of a statute to the contrary, the duty of determining *219 •'whether or not such disability exists rests with the court whose duty it is to hear such answer or defense.” (pp. 411, 412.) For some of our decisions following the rule of the Wright case, and recognizing the mand

11959–1959
Barber Asphalt Paving Co. v. Armstrong neutral
calctapp · 1920
1 sentence

1959It is the law of this country, independent of any statute, that a defendant shall not be compelled to answer to, or defend against, a criminal charge if mentally or physically unable at the time to do so in a rational manner, when such disability has developed after the alleged commission of such crime; but, in the absence of a statute to the contrary, the duty of determining *219 •'whether or not such disability exists rests with the court whose duty it is to hear such answer or defense.” (pp. 411, 412.) For some of our decisions following the rule of the Wright case, and recognizing the mand

11959–1959
American Tank Co. v. Revert Oil Co. neutral
kan · 1921
2 sentences

1957It was held in Tank Co. v. Oil Co., 108 Kan. 690 , 196 Pac. 1111 , that negligence of the manufacturer is not an issue and it is no defense to a breach of an implied warranty that the tank company used reasonable care in selecting material for the tank and in constructing it.

1957It was held in Tank Co. v. Oil Co., 108 Kan. 690 , 196 Pac. 1111 , that negligence of the manufacturer is not an issue and it is no defense to a breach of an implied warranty that the tank company used reasonable care in selecting material for the tank and in constructing it.

11957–1957
Board of Regents v. Ellis neutral
kan · 1949
2 sentences

1957The answer to this claim is to be found at page 30 of the opinion in In re Estate of Ellis, 168 Kan. 11, 30 , 210 P. 2d 417 , where, in rejecting a similar contention, it is said that under our code of civil procedure in actions for the recovery of money only or for the recovery of specific real or personal property, costs are allowed as a matter of course to the prevailing party, but in other cases the court may apportion the costs as in its discretion it may think right and equitable.

1957The answer to this claim is to be found at page 30 of the opinion in In re Estate of Ellis, 168 Kan. 11, 30 , 210 P. 2d 417 , where, in rejecting a similar contention, it is said that under our code of civil procedure in actions for the recovery of money only or for the recovery of specific real or personal property, costs are allowed as a matter of course to the prevailing party, but in other cases the court may apportion the costs as in its discretion it may think right and equitable.

11957–1957
Miller v. Whistler neutral
kan · 1941
1 sentence

1947(Miller v. Whistler, 153 Kan. 329 , 110 P. 2d 744 ; In re Estate of Reed, 157 Kan. 602 , 142 P. 2d 824 ; Funkhouser Equipment Co. v. Carroll, 161 Kan. 428 , 168 P. 2d 918 .) Plaintiffs’ motion to strike, as previously shown, challenged, among other things, the sufficiency of the answer to state a defense.

11947–1947
Reed v. Miller green
kan · 1943
2 sentences

1947(Miller v. Whistler, 153 Kan. 329 , 110 P. 2d 744 ; In re Estate of Reed, 157 Kan. 602 , 142 P. 2d 824 ; Funkhouser Equipment Co. v. Carroll, 161 Kan. 428 , 168 P. 2d 918 .) Plaintiffs’ motion to strike, as previously shown, challenged, among other things, the sufficiency of the answer to state a defense.

1947(Miller v. Whistler, 153 Kan. 329 , 110 P. 2d 744 ; In re Estate of Reed, 157 Kan. 602 , 142 P. 2d 824 ; Funkhouser Equipment Co. v. Carroll, 161 Kan. 428 , 168 P. 2d 918 .) Plaintiffs’ motion to strike, as previously shown, challenged, among other things, the sufficiency of the answer to state a defense.

11947–1947
Funkhouser Equipment Co. v. Carroll green
kan · 1946
2 sentences

1947(Miller v. Whistler, 153 Kan. 329 , 110 P. 2d 744 ; In re Estate of Reed, 157 Kan. 602 , 142 P. 2d 824 ; Funkhouser Equipment Co. v. Carroll, 161 Kan. 428 , 168 P. 2d 918 .) Plaintiffs’ motion to strike, as previously shown, challenged, among other things, the sufficiency of the answer to state a defense.

1947(Miller v. Whistler, 153 Kan. 329 , 110 P. 2d 744 ; In re Estate of Reed, 157 Kan. 602 , 142 P. 2d 824 ; Funkhouser Equipment Co. v. Carroll, 161 Kan. 428 , 168 P. 2d 918 .) Plaintiffs’ motion to strike, as previously shown, challenged, among other things, the sufficiency of the answer to state a defense.

11947–1947
School District No. 14 v. Board of County Commissioners neutral
kan · 1941
1 sentence

1947(Miller v. Whistler, 153 Kan. 329 , 110 P. 2d 744 ; In re Estate of Reed, 157 Kan. 602 , 142 P. 2d 824 ; Funkhouser Equipment Co. v. Carroll, 161 Kan. 428 , 168 P. 2d 918 .) Plaintiffs’ motion to strike, as previously shown, challenged, among other things, the sufficiency of the answer to state a defense.

11947–1947
McKnight v. Strasburger Building Co. neutral
kan · 1915
2 sentences

1942(McKnight v. Building Co., 96 Kan. 118 , 150 Pac. 542 .) The gist of appellant’s contention is that the release of one joint tort-feasor constitutes a release of all joint tort-feasors, and that the record disclosed there was such a release.

1942(McKnight v. Building Co., 96 Kan. 118 , 150 Pac. 542 .) The gist of appellant’s contention is that the release of one joint tort-feasor constitutes a release of all joint tort-feasors, and that the record disclosed there was such a release.

11942–1942
United States v. Carolene Products Co. green
scotus · 1938
2 sentences

1940Cas. 1917B, 455.) The answer to the inquiry is that the provisions are of a kind familiar to legislation and often sustained, and that it is impossible for this court to say that they might not be believed to be necessary in order to accomplish the desired ends.” In the recent case of U. S. v. Carolene Products Co., 304 U. S. 144 , 82 L.

1940Cas. 1917B, 455.) The answer to the inquiry is that the provisions are of a kind familiar to legislation and often sustained, and that it is impossible for this court to say that they might not be believed to be necessary in order to accomplish the desired ends.” In the recent case of U. S. v. Carolene Products Co., 304 U. S. 144 , 82 L.

11940–1940
Advance-Rumley Thresher Co. v. Stoops neutral
kan · 1928
2 sentences

1940Similar provisions as to giving notice of defects and nonwaiver were upheld in Advance-Rumely Co. v. Stoops, 125 Kan. 16 , 262 Pac. 604 , and Massey-Harris Harvester Co. v. Burnett, 126 Kan. 453 , 268 Pac. 740 .

1940Similar provisions as to giving notice of defects and nonwaiver were upheld in Advance-Rumely Co. v. Stoops, 125 Kan. 16 , 262 Pac. 604 , and Massey-Harris Harvester Co. v. Burnett, 126 Kan. 453 , 268 Pac. 740 .

11940–1940
Massey-Harris Harvester Co. v. Burnett neutral
kan · 1928
2 sentences

1940Similar provisions as to giving notice of defects and nonwaiver were upheld in Advance-Rumely Co. v. Stoops, 125 Kan. 16 , 262 Pac. 604 , and Massey-Harris Harvester Co. v. Burnett, 126 Kan. 453 , 268 Pac. 740 .

1940Similar provisions as to giving notice of defects and nonwaiver were upheld in Advance-Rumely Co. v. Stoops, 125 Kan. 16 , 262 Pac. 604 , and Massey-Harris Harvester Co. v. Burnett, 126 Kan. 453 , 268 Pac. 740 .

11940–1940
German American State Bank v. Watson green
kan · 1917
2 sentences

1937(Bank v. Watson, 99 Kan. 686 , 163 Pac. 637 ; Kershaw v. Cozad, 137 Kan. 128, 131 , 19 P. 2d 452 .) The result of the foregoing is, the demurrer to the petition was properly overruled, the answer stated no defense, and judgment was properly rendered on the pleadings for Pirtle, as trustee.

1937(Bank v. Watson, 99 Kan. 686 , 163 Pac. 637 ; Kershaw v. Cozad, 137 Kan. 128, 131 , 19 P. 2d 452 .) The result of the foregoing is, the demurrer to the petition was properly overruled, the answer stated no defense, and judgment was properly rendered on the pleadings for Pirtle, as trustee.

11937–1937
Kershaw v. Cozad neutral
kan · 1933
2 sentences

1937(Bank v. Watson, 99 Kan. 686 , 163 Pac. 637 ; Kershaw v. Cozad, 137 Kan. 128, 131 , 19 P. 2d 452 .) The result of the foregoing is, the demurrer to the petition was properly overruled, the answer stated no defense, and judgment was properly rendered on the pleadings for Pirtle, as trustee.

1937(Bank v. Watson, 99 Kan. 686 , 163 Pac. 637 ; Kershaw v. Cozad, 137 Kan. 128, 131 , 19 P. 2d 452 .) The result of the foregoing is, the demurrer to the petition was properly overruled, the answer stated no defense, and judgment was properly rendered on the pleadings for Pirtle, as trustee.

11937–1937
Albright v. Warkentin green
kan · 1884
1 sentence

1935Albright v. Warkentin, 31 Kan. 442 , 2 Pac. 614 , is also cited as to one not being deprived on technical grounds of the privilege of making a defense.

11935–1935
Gentry v. Davis neutral
kan · 1924
11935–1935
Cox v. Brown neutral
kan · 1924
1 sentence

1935Appellants also cite Cox v. Anderson, 115 Kan. 709 , 224 Pac. 908 , and the rehearing thereof in 116 Kan. 213 , 225 Pac. 1044 , in the latter of which it was stated in the opinion that the answer must state a defense to the whole or at least a part of the cause of action.

11935–1935
Cox v. Brown neutral
kan · 1924
2 sentences

1935Appellants also cite Cox v. Anderson, 115 Kan. 709 , 224 Pac. 908 , and the rehearing thereof in 116 Kan. 213 , 225 Pac. 1044 , in the latter of which it was stated in the opinion that the answer must state a defense to the whole or at least a part of the cause of action.

1935Appellants also cite Cox v. Anderson, 115 Kan. 709 , 224 Pac. 908 , and the rehearing thereof in 116 Kan. 213 , 225 Pac. 1044 , in the latter of which it was stated in the opinion that the answer must state a defense to the whole or at least a part of the cause of action.

11935–1935
Cobe v. Coughlin Hardware Co. neutral
kan · 1910
11929–1929
McBroom v. Wilgus neutral
kan · 1920
11929–1929
Hazelton v. Chaffin neutral
kan · 1921
11929–1929
Sharp v. Losee neutral
kan · 1921
11927–1927
Kuhn ex rel. Kuhn v. Kuhn neutral
kan · 1922
11927–1927
Bell v. Skinner green
kan · 1925
11927–1927
Williams v. Board of County Commissioners neutral
kan · 1906
11924–1924
Richardson v. Gunby green
kan · 1912
11919–1919
Coleman v. MacLennan green
kan · 1908
11919–1919
Marney v. Joseph neutral
kan · 1915
11919–1919
City of Sedan v. Church green
kan · 1883
11915–1915
Douglass v. Wilson green
kan · 1884
11909–1909
Jaquith v. Hudson green
mich · 1858
11907–1907
Gibson v. Oliver green
pa · 1893
11907–1907

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