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reasonable basis test in Kansas

27 Kansas opinions name it 3 courts 1983–2024 1 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 (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Leiker Ex Rel. Leiker v. Gaffordgreen
kan · 1989 · cited in 5 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1997
2 sentences

1997"Under the reasonable basis test, a statutory discrimination will not be set aside if any state of facts reasonably may be conceived to justify it." Leiker, 245 Kan. at 363-64 .

1997“Under the reasonable basis test, a statutory discrimination will not be set aside if any state of facts reasonably may be conceived to justify it.” Leiker, 245 Kan. at 363-64 .

45
Peden v. STATE, KANSAS DEPT. OF REVENUEgreen
kan · 1996 · cited in 8 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1997–2018
2 sentences

2018In Peden v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue , 261 Kan. 239 , 253-54, 930 P.2d 1 (1996), cert. denied 520 U.S. 1229 , 117 S.Ct. 1821 , 137 L.Ed.2d 1029 (1997), our Supreme Court held that such an after-the-fact rationalization of the Legislature's action was permissible: " 'Under the reasonable basis test, it is unnecessary to ascertain the specific purpose the Kansas Legislature espoused, if any , in establishing the challenged [statute]....' "... [B]ecause a legislature is not required to articulate reasons for enacting a statute, 'it is entirely irrelevant for constitutional purposes whether the con

2018In Peden v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue , 261 Kan. 239 , 253-54, 930 P.2d 1 (1996), cert. denied 520 U.S. 1229 , 117 S.Ct. 1821 , 137 L.Ed.2d 1029 (1997), our Supreme Court held that such an after-the-fact rationalization of the Legislature's action was permissible: " 'Under the reasonable basis test, it is unnecessary to ascertain the specific purpose the Kansas Legislature espoused, if any , in establishing the challenged [statute]....' "... [B]ecause a legislature is not required to articulate reasons for enacting a statute, 'it is entirely irrelevant for constitutional purposes whether the con

28
Farley v. Engelkengreen
kan · 1987 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1989–1991
2 sentences

1991McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. at 425-26 [ 81 S.Ct. at 1104-05 ]; Farley v. Engelken, 241 Kan. at 669 [ 740 P.2d 1058 ]; State ex rel.

1991McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. at 425-26 ; Farley v. Engelken, 241 Kan. at 669 ; State ex rel.

22
Bair v. Peckgreen
kan · 1991 · cited in 5 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1993–1997
2 sentences

1997This may be true; however, it does not matter. "`"Under the reasonable basis test, it is unnecessary to ascertain the specific purpose the Kansas Legislature espoused, if any, in establishing the challenged [statute]."' [Quoting Bair v. Peck, 248 Kan. 824, 834 , 811 P.2d 1176 (1991).] ... "[B]ecause a legislature is not required to articulate reasons for enacting a statute, `it is entirely irrelevant for constitutional purposes whether the conceived reason for the challenged [statute] actually motivated the legislature.' [ F.C.C. v Beach Communications, Inc., 508 U.S. 307, 315 , 124 L.

1997This may be true; however, it does not matter. "`"Under the reasonable basis test, it is unnecessary to ascertain the specific purpose the Kansas Legislature espoused, if any, in establishing the challenged [statute]."' [Quoting Bair v. Peck, 248 Kan. 824, 834 , 811 P.2d 1176 (1991).] ... "[B]ecause a legislature is not required to articulate reasons for enacting a statute, `it is entirely irrelevant for constitutional purposes whether the conceived reason for the challenged [statute] actually motivated the legislature.' [ F.C.C. v Beach Communications, Inc., 508 U.S. 307, 315 , 124 L.

15
Injured Workers of Kansas v. Franklingreen
kan · 1997 · cited in 4 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2001–2018
2 sentences

2005Under the reasonable basis test, a statutory discrimination will not be set aside if any state of facts reasonably may be conceived to justify it.’ ” Injured Workers of Kansas v. Franklin, 262 Kan. 840, 847 , 942 P.2d 591 (1997).

2005Under the reasonable basis test, a statutory discrimination will not be set aside if any state of facts reasonably may be conceived to justify it.’ ” Injured Workers of Kansas v. Franklin, 262 Kan. 840, 847 , 942 P.2d 591 (1997).

14
McGowan v. Marylandgreen
scotus · 1961 · cited in 4 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1985–1996
2 sentences

1985The reasonable basis test was originally set forth in McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 420, 425-26 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 , 81 S.Ct. 1101 (1961), as follows: "The constitutional safeguard is offended only if the classification rests on grounds wholly irrelevant to the achievement of the State's objective.

1985The reasonable basis test was originally set forth in McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 420, 425-26 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 , 81 S.Ct. 1101 (1961), as follows: "The constitutional safeguard is offended only if the classification rests on grounds wholly irrelevant to the achievement of the State's objective.

14
Stephenson v. Sugar Creek Packing & Hartford Insurancegreen
kan · 1992 · cited in 2 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 1993–2007
2 sentences

2007Under the reasonable basis test, a statutory discrimination will not be set aside if any state of facts reasonably may be conceived to justify it. [Citations omitted.]” “Relevance is the only relationship required between the classification and the [legislature’s] objective.” Stephenson v. Sugar Creek Packing, 250 Kan. 768, 774 , 830 P.2d 41 (1992).

2007Under the reasonable basis test, a statutory discrimination will not be set aside if any state of facts reasonably may be conceived to justify it. [Citations omitted.]” “Relevance is the only relationship required between the classification and the [legislature’s] objective.” Stephenson v. Sugar Creek Packing, 250 Kan. 768, 774 , 830 P.2d 41 (1992).

12
Mudd v. Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Centergreen
kan · 2003 · cited in 1 Kansas opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Mudd, 275 Kan. at 198 (“ ‘ “Under the reasonable basis test, a statutory discrimination will not be set aside if any state of facts reasonably may he conceived to justify it.” ’ ” [Emphasis added.]).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Ochoa v. Federal Communications Commission green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2018In Peden v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue , 261 Kan. 239 , 253-54, 930 P.2d 1 (1996), cert. denied 520 U.S. 1229 , 117 S.Ct. 1821 , 137 L.Ed.2d 1029 (1997), our Supreme Court held that such an after-the-fact rationalization of the Legislature's action was permissible: " 'Under the reasonable basis test, it is unnecessary to ascertain the specific purpose the Kansas Legislature espoused, if any , in establishing the challenged [statute]....' "... [B]ecause a legislature is not required to articulate reasons for enacting a statute, 'it is entirely irrelevant for constitutional purposes whether the con

2004Under the reasonable basis test, a statutory discrimination will not be set aside if any state of facts reasonably may be conceived to justify it.’ Syl. ¶ 5. “ ‘A plaintiff asserting the unconstitutionality of a statute under the rational basis standard has the burden to negate every conceivable basis which might support the classification.’ Syl. ¶ 6. “ ‘In taxation, even more than in other fields, legislatures possess the greatest freedom in classification.’ Syl. ¶ 7.” In re Tax Appeal of Alsop Sand Co., Inc., 265 Kan. 510, 522 , 962 P.2d 435 (1998) (quoting Peden v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue,

61997–2018
In Re Tax Appeal of Alsop Sand Co., Inc. green
kan · 1998
2 sentences

2006In concluding that the taxpayers failed to meet their burden of establishing an equal protection violation, the court set forth the applicable standards enumerated in In re Tax Appeal of Alsop Sand Co., Inc., 265 Kan. 510, 522 , 962 P.2d 435 (1998): “ ‘Equal protection is implicated when a statute treats “arguably indistinguishable’ classes of people differently. . . .” Syl. ¶ 3. “ ‘The rational basis standard (sometimes referred to as the reasonable basis test) applies to laws which result in some economic inequality.

2006In concluding that the taxpayers failed to meet their burden of establishing an equal protection violation, the court set forth the applicable standards enumerated in In re Tax Appeal of Alsop Sand Co., Inc., 265 Kan. 510, 522 , 962 P.2d 435 (1998): “ ‘Equal protection is implicated when a statute treats “arguably indistinguishable’ classes of people differently. . . .” Syl. ¶ 3. “ ‘The rational basis standard (sometimes referred to as the reasonable basis test) applies to laws which result in some economic inequality.

22004–2006
City of New Orleans v. Dukes green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

1996New Orleans v. Dukes, 427 U.S. 297, 303 , 49 L.

1996New Orleans v. Dukes, 427 U.S. 297, 303 , 49 L.

21983–1996
Manhattan Buildings, Inc. v. Hurley green
kan · 1982
2 sentences

1983In Manhattan Buildings, Inc. v. Hurley, 231 Kan. 20 , 643 P.2d 87 (1982), we reviewed at some length the application of the reasonable basis test and we need not repeat what was said there.

1983In Manhattan Buildings, Inc. v. Hurley, 231 Kan. 20 , 643 P.2d 87 (1982), we reviewed at some length the application of the reasonable basis test and we need not repeat what was said there.

21983–1985
Vickers v. Wichita State University green
kan · 1974
1 sentence

2024"Absolute certainty in proving loss of future profits is not required," but the fact-finder must be "guided by some rational standard." Vickers, 213 Kan. at 620 . 10 The district court found Harden's report did not provide a reasonable basis or standard for computing Strategic's damages because it ignored relevant facts and relied on unfounded assumptions.

12024–2024
McKissick v. Frye green
kan · 1994
2 sentences

2024And "[r]ecovery may not be had where the alleged damages are too conjectural or speculative to form a basis for measurement." McKissick v. Frye, 255 Kan. 566, 591 , 876 P.2d 1371 (1994). "'[S]peculative damages'" are "'[p]rospective or anticipated damages from the same acts or facts constituting the present cause of action, but which depend upon future developments which are contingent, conjectural, or improbable.'" CoreFirst Bank & Trust v. JHawker Capital, 47 Kan.

2024And "[r]ecovery may not be had where the alleged damages are too conjectural or speculative to form a basis for measurement." McKissick v. Frye, 255 Kan. 566, 591 , 876 P.2d 1371 (1994). "'[S]peculative damages'" are "'[p]rospective or anticipated damages from the same acts or facts constituting the present cause of action, but which depend upon future developments which are contingent, conjectural, or improbable.'" CoreFirst Bank & Trust v. JHawker Capital, 47 Kan.

12024–2024
CoreFirst Bank & Trust v. JHawker Capital, LLC neutral
kanctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2024And "[r]ecovery may not be had where the alleged damages are too conjectural or speculative to form a basis for measurement." McKissick v. Frye, 255 Kan. 566, 591 , 876 P.2d 1371 (1994). "'[S]peculative damages'" are "'[p]rospective or anticipated damages from the same acts or facts constituting the present cause of action, but which depend upon future developments which are contingent, conjectural, or improbable.'" CoreFirst Bank & Trust v. JHawker Capital, 47 Kan.

12024–2024
Tavora v. New York Mercantile Exchange green
scotus · 1997
1 sentence

2018In Peden v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue , 261 Kan. 239 , 253-54, 930 P.2d 1 (1996), cert. denied 520 U.S. 1229 , 117 S.Ct. 1821 , 137 L.Ed.2d 1029 (1997), our Supreme Court held that such an after-the-fact rationalization of the Legislature's action was permissible: " 'Under the reasonable basis test, it is unnecessary to ascertain the specific purpose the Kansas Legislature espoused, if any , in establishing the challenged [statute]....' "... [B]ecause a legislature is not required to articulate reasons for enacting a statute, 'it is entirely irrelevant for constitutional purposes whether the con

12018–2018
Holt v. JTM Industries, Inc. green
scotus · 1997
1 sentence

2018In Peden v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue , 261 Kan. 239 , 253-54, 930 P.2d 1 (1996), cert. denied 520 U.S. 1229 , 117 S.Ct. 1821 , 137 L.Ed.2d 1029 (1997), our Supreme Court held that such an after-the-fact rationalization of the Legislature's action was permissible: " 'Under the reasonable basis test, it is unnecessary to ascertain the specific purpose the Kansas Legislature espoused, if any , in establishing the challenged [statute]....' "... [B]ecause a legislature is not required to articulate reasons for enacting a statute, 'it is entirely irrelevant for constitutional purposes whether the con

12018–2018
Federal Communications Commission v. Beach Communications, Inc. green
scotus · 1993
2 sentences

1997This may be true; however, it does not matter. "`"Under the reasonable basis test, it is unnecessary to ascertain the specific purpose the Kansas Legislature espoused, if any, in establishing the challenged [statute]."' [Quoting Bair v. Peck, 248 Kan. 824, 834 , 811 P.2d 1176 (1991).] ... "[B]ecause a legislature is not required to articulate reasons for enacting a statute, `it is entirely irrelevant for constitutional purposes whether the conceived reason for the challenged [statute] actually motivated the legislature.' [ F.C.C. v Beach Communications, Inc., 508 U.S. 307, 315 , 124 L.

1997This may be true; however, it does not matter. "`"Under the reasonable basis test, it is unnecessary to ascertain the specific purpose the Kansas Legislature espoused, if any, in establishing the challenged [statute]."' [Quoting Bair v. Peck, 248 Kan. 824, 834 , 811 P.2d 1176 (1991).] ... "[B]ecause a legislature is not required to articulate reasons for enacting a statute, `it is entirely irrelevant for constitutional purposes whether the conceived reason for the challenged [statute] actually motivated the legislature.' [ F.C.C. v Beach Communications, Inc., 508 U.S. 307, 315 , 124 L.

11997–1997
State v. Risjord green
kan · 1991
1 sentence

1993Risjord , supra , at 503.

11993–1993
State v. Moore green
kan · 1985
2 sentences

1991State v. Moore, 237 Kan. 523, 530 , 701 P.2d 684 (1985).

1991State v. Moore, 237 Kan. 523, 530 , 701 P.2d 684 (1985).

11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

KS § K.S.A. § 20-3018 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 40-3403 (5) KS § K.S.A. § 60-513 (4) KS § K.S.A. § 44-501 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 60-515 (3) KS § K.S.A. § 77-621 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

AK 90 (1971–2026) KS 27 (1983–2024) PA 23 (1977–2023) CA 9 (1979–2026) WA 6 (1971–2019) MN 5 (1999–2015) WI 4 (1969–2011) CT 4 (1961–2022) IL 4 (1981–2019) MD 4 (1965–1997) NY 4 (1971–2006) FL 4 (1983–2011) CO 3 (2001–2024) TX 3 (1994–2000) OR 2 (2014–2026) NJ 2 (1978–1989) TN 2 (2012–2024) ME 2 (2017–2026) NE 2 (2001–2023) OK 2 (1994–2023) AZ 2 (1974–1982) SD 2 (1989–1991) UT 2 (2011–2025) MO 2 (1968–2019)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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