oft-stated rule in Kansas

1980(Wallace v. Magie, 214 Kan. 481 , 522 P.2d 989 ; Beall v. Hardie, 177 Kan. *17 353, 279 P.2d 276 ; Baldwin v. Hambleton, 196 Kan. 353 , 411 P.2d 626 ; Parsons v. Smith, Trustee, 190 Kan. 569 , 376 P.2d 899 .) The tools in aid of our search for the testator’s intention are the language contained within the four corners of the document, plus any extraneous circumstances surrounding its execution which assist in understanding his true intent and purpose.

1980(Wallace v. Magie, 214 Kan. 481 , 522 P.2d 989 ; Beall v. Hardie, 177 Kan. *17 353, 279 P.2d 276 ; Baldwin v. Hambleton, 196 Kan. 353 , 411 P.2d 626 ; Parsons v. Smith, Trustee, 190 Kan. 569 , 376 P.2d 899 .) The tools in aid of our search for the testator’s intention are the language contained within the four corners of the document, plus any extraneous circumstances surrounding its execution which assist in understanding his true intent and purpose.

1980(Wallace v. Magie, 214 Kan. 481 , 522 P.2d 989 ; Beall v. Hardie, 177 Kan. *17 353, 279 P.2d 276 ; Baldwin v. Hambleton, 196 Kan. 353 , 411 P.2d 626 ; Parsons v. Smith, Trustee, 190 Kan. 569 , 376 P.2d 899 .) The tools in aid of our search for the testator’s intention are the language contained within the four corners of the document, plus any extraneous circumstances surrounding its execution which assist in understanding his true intent and purpose.

1976(Wallace v. Magie, 214 Kan. 481 , 522 P. 2d 989 ; *103 Beall v. Hardie, 177 Kan. 353 , 279 P. 2d 276 ; Baldwin v. Hambleton, 196 Kan. 353 , 411 P. 2d 626 ; Parsons v. Smith, Trustee, 190 Kan. 569 , 376 P. 2d 899 .) The tools in aid of our search for the testator’s intention are the language contained within the four corners of the document, plus any extraneous circumstances surrounding its execution which assist in understanding his true intent and purpose.

1980(Wallace v. Magie, 214 Kan. 481 , 522 P.2d 989 ; Beall v. Hardie, 177 Kan. *17 353, 279 P.2d 276 ; Baldwin v. Hambleton, 196 Kan. 353 , 411 P.2d 626 ; Parsons v. Smith, Trustee, 190 Kan. 569 , 376 P.2d 899 .) The tools in aid of our search for the testator’s intention are the language contained within the four corners of the document, plus any extraneous circumstances surrounding its execution which assist in understanding his true intent and purpose.

1980(Wallace v. Magie, 214 Kan. 481 , 522 P.2d 989 ; Beall v. Hardie, 177 Kan. *17 353, 279 P.2d 276 ; Baldwin v. Hambleton, 196 Kan. 353 , 411 P.2d 626 ; Parsons v. Smith, Trustee, 190 Kan. 569 , 376 P.2d 899 .) The tools in aid of our search for the testator’s intention are the language contained within the four corners of the document, plus any extraneous circumstances surrounding its execution which assist in understanding his true intent and purpose.

1980(Wallace v. Magie, 214 Kan. 481 , 522 P.2d 989 ; Beall v. Hardie, 177 Kan. *17 353, 279 P.2d 276 ; Baldwin v. Hambleton, 196 Kan. 353 , 411 P.2d 626 ; Parsons v. Smith, Trustee, 190 Kan. 569 , 376 P.2d 899 .) The tools in aid of our search for the testator’s intention are the language contained within the four corners of the document, plus any extraneous circumstances surrounding its execution which assist in understanding his true intent and purpose.

1980(Wallace v. Magie, 214 Kan. 481 , 522 P.2d 989 ; Beall v. Hardie, 177 Kan. *17 353, 279 P.2d 276 ; Baldwin v. Hambleton, 196 Kan. 353 , 411 P.2d 626 ; Parsons v. Smith, Trustee, 190 Kan. 569 , 376 P.2d 899 .) The tools in aid of our search for the testator’s intention are the language contained within the four corners of the document, plus any extraneous circumstances surrounding its execution which assist in understanding his true intent and purpose.

1990State v. Neer, 247 Kan. 137 , Syl. ¶ 1, 795 P.2d 362 (1990); State v. Tripp, 237 Kan. 244, 246 , 699 P.2d 33 (1985).

1990State v. Neer, 247 Kan. 137 , Syl. ¶ 1, 795 P.2d 362 (1990); State v. Tripp, 237 Kan. 244, 246 , 699 P.2d 33 (1985).

1990State v. Neer, 247 Kan. 137 , Syl. ¶ 1, 795 P.2d 362 (1990); State v. Tripp, 237 Kan. 244, 246 , 699 P.2d 33 (1985).

1990State v. Neer, 247 Kan. 137 , Syl. ¶ 1, 795 P.2d 362 (1990); State v. Tripp, 237 Kan. 244, 246 , 699 P.2d 33 (1985).

1984Nordstrom also recognized the oft-stated principle that punitive damages are not intended to compensate the injured party but to punish the offender and to deter others. 227 Kan. 59 , Syl. ¶ 12.

1983State v. Moses, 227 Kan. 400, 404 , 607 P.2d 477 (1980); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 737 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978); State v. Wasinger, 220 Kan. 599, 604 , 556 P.2d 189 (1976).

1983State v. Moses, 227 Kan. 400, 404 , 607 P.2d 477 (1980); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 737 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978); State v. Wasinger, 220 Kan. 599, 604 , 556 P.2d 189 (1976).

1983State v. Moses, 227 Kan. 400, 404 , 607 P.2d 477 (1980); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 737 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978); State v. Wasinger, 220 Kan. 599, 604 , 556 P.2d 189 (1976).

1983State v. Moses, 227 Kan. 400, 404 , 607 P.2d 477 (1980); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 737 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978); State v. Wasinger, 220 Kan. 599, 604 , 556 P.2d 189 (1976).

1983State v. Moses, 227 Kan. 400, 404 , 607 P.2d 477 (1980); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 737 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978); State v. Wasinger, 220 Kan. 599, 604 , 556 P.2d 189 (1976).

1983State v. Moses, 227 Kan. 400, 404 , 607 P.2d 477 (1980); State v. Roach, 223 Kan. 732, 737 , 576 P.2d 1082 (1978); State v. Wasinger, 220 Kan. 599, 604 , 556 P.2d 189 (1976).

1979The oft-stated rule regarding the admission of photographs was recently set forth in State v. Words, 226 Kan. 59, 61 , 592 P.2d 129 (1979): “Photographs are not rendered inadmissible merely because they are shocking or gruesome if they are relevant and material to the matters at issue.

1979The oft-stated rule regarding the admission of photographs was recently set forth in State v. Words, 226 Kan. 59, 61 , 592 P.2d 129 (1979): “Photographs are not rendered inadmissible merely because they are shocking or gruesome if they are relevant and material to the matters at issue.

1976(Fleming Company v. McDonald, 212 Kan. 11 , 509 P. 2d 1162 ; Scogin v. Nugen, 204 Kan. 568 , 464 P. 2d 166 ; Jennings v. Jennings, 211 Kan. 515 , 507 P. 2d 241 ; Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. v. Wetschensky, 193 Kan. 706 , 396 P. 2d 295 .) In an attempt to give effect to both of the statutes involved and arrive *435 at a reasonable construction, we should look to the policy behind the enactment of these statutes.

1976(Fleming Company v. McDonald, 212 Kan. 11 , 509 P. 2d 1162 ; Scogin v. Nugen, 204 Kan. 568 , 464 P. 2d 166 ; Jennings v. Jennings, 211 Kan. 515 , 507 P. 2d 241 ; Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. v. Wetschensky, 193 Kan. 706 , 396 P. 2d 295 .) In an attempt to give effect to both of the statutes involved and arrive *435 at a reasonable construction, we should look to the policy behind the enactment of these statutes.

1976(Fleming Company v. McDonald, 212 Kan. 11 , 509 P. 2d 1162 ; Scogin v. Nugen, 204 Kan. 568 , 464 P. 2d 166 ; Jennings v. Jennings, 211 Kan. 515 , 507 P. 2d 241 ; Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. v. Wetschensky, 193 Kan. 706 , 396 P. 2d 295 .) In an attempt to give effect to both of the statutes involved and arrive *435 at a reasonable construction, we should look to the policy behind the enactment of these statutes.

1976(Fleming Company v. McDonald, 212 Kan. 11 , 509 P. 2d 1162 ; Scogin v. Nugen, 204 Kan. 568 , 464 P. 2d 166 ; Jennings v. Jennings, 211 Kan. 515 , 507 P. 2d 241 ; Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. v. Wetschensky, 193 Kan. 706 , 396 P. 2d 295 .) In an attempt to give effect to both of the statutes involved and arrive *435 at a reasonable construction, we should look to the policy behind the enactment of these statutes.

1976(Fleming Company v. McDonald, 212 Kan. 11 , 509 P. 2d 1162 ; Scogin v. Nugen, 204 Kan. 568 , 464 P. 2d 166 ; Jennings v. Jennings, 211 Kan. 515 , 507 P. 2d 241 ; Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. v. Wetschensky, 193 Kan. 706 , 396 P. 2d 295 .) In an attempt to give effect to both of the statutes involved and arrive *435 at a reasonable construction, we should look to the policy behind the enactment of these statutes.

1976(Fleming Company v. McDonald, 212 Kan. 11 , 509 P. 2d 1162 ; Scogin v. Nugen, 204 Kan. 568 , 464 P. 2d 166 ; Jennings v. Jennings, 211 Kan. 515 , 507 P. 2d 241 ; Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. v. Wetschensky, 193 Kan. 706 , 396 P. 2d 295 .) In an attempt to give effect to both of the statutes involved and arrive *435 at a reasonable construction, we should look to the policy behind the enactment of these statutes.

1976(Fleming Company v. McDonald, 212 Kan. 11 , 509 P. 2d 1162 ; Scogin v. Nugen, 204 Kan. 568 , 464 P. 2d 166 ; Jennings v. Jennings, 211 Kan. 515 , 507 P. 2d 241 ; Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. v. Wetschensky, 193 Kan. 706 , 396 P. 2d 295 .) In an attempt to give effect to both of the statutes involved and arrive *435 at a reasonable construction, we should look to the policy behind the enactment of these statutes.

1976(Fleming Company v. McDonald, 212 Kan. 11 , 509 P. 2d 1162 ; Scogin v. Nugen, 204 Kan. 568 , 464 P. 2d 166 ; Jennings v. Jennings, 211 Kan. 515 , 507 P. 2d 241 ; Great Lakes Pipe Line Co. v. Wetschensky, 193 Kan. 706 , 396 P. 2d 295 .) In an attempt to give effect to both of the statutes involved and arrive *435 at a reasonable construction, we should look to the policy behind the enactment of these statutes.

1974See also, Mid Kansas Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n. v. Binter, 197 Kan. 106 , 415 P. 2d 278 ; Whisnant v. Schmid Motor Co., 184 Kan. 348 , 336 P. 2d 398 . *598 In such cases, as in this case, the swindler acquires no “title” as a result of his fraudulent scheme.

1974See also, Mid Kansas Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n. v. Binter, 197 Kan. 106 , 415 P. 2d 278 ; Whisnant v. Schmid Motor Co., 184 Kan. 348 , 336 P. 2d 398 . *598 In such cases, as in this case, the swindler acquires no “title” as a result of his fraudulent scheme.

1974This result is achieved by applying the oft-stated rule that “where one of two innocent persons must suffer by reason of the fraud of another, he who trusted the wrongdoer and placed the means in his hands to commit the wrong must bear the loss.” Bicknell v. Jones, 203 Kan. 196 , 453 P. 2d 127 , Syl. ¶ 3.

1974This result is achieved by applying the oft-stated rule that “where one of two innocent persons must suffer by reason of the fraud of another, he who trusted the wrongdoer and placed the means in his hands to commit the wrong must bear the loss.” Bicknell v. Jones, 203 Kan. 196 , 453 P. 2d 127 , Syl. ¶ 3.

1973(Sipes v. Crum, 204 Kan. 591 , 464 P. 2d 1 , Syl. ¶ 3.

1973(Sipes v. Crum, 204 Kan. 591 , 464 P. 2d 1 , Syl. ¶ 3.

1957(Bernsden v. Johnson, 174 Kan. 230, 236, 237 , 255 P. 2d 1033 .) I dissent from the majority opinion of the court as to the ruling on the demurrers because I believe we are bound by the oft-stated rule reiterated in Noel v. Menninger Foundation, 180 Kan. 23 , 299 P. 2d 38 , which was cited with approval in Koch v. Suttle, 180 Kan. 603, 606 , 306 P. 2d 123 .

1957(Bernsden v. Johnson, 174 Kan. 230, 236, 237 , 255 P. 2d 1033 .) I dissent from the majority opinion of the court as to the ruling on the demurrers because I believe we are bound by the oft-stated rule reiterated in Noel v. Menninger Foundation, 180 Kan. 23 , 299 P. 2d 38 , which was cited with approval in Koch v. Suttle, 180 Kan. 603, 606 , 306 P. 2d 123 .

1957(Bernsden v. Johnson, 174 Kan. 230, 236, 237 , 255 P. 2d 1033 .) I dissent from the majority opinion of the court as to the ruling on the demurrers because I believe we are bound by the oft-stated rule reiterated in Noel v. Menninger Foundation, 180 Kan. 23 , 299 P. 2d 38 , which was cited with approval in Koch v. Suttle, 180 Kan. 603, 606 , 306 P. 2d 123 .

1957(Bernsden v. Johnson, 174 Kan. 230, 236, 237 , 255 P. 2d 1033 .) I dissent from the majority opinion of the court as to the ruling on the demurrers because I believe we are bound by the oft-stated rule reiterated in Noel v. Menninger Foundation, 180 Kan. 23 , 299 P. 2d 38 , which was cited with approval in Koch v. Suttle, 180 Kan. 603, 606 , 306 P. 2d 123 .

1943(Robinson v. Short, 148 Kan. 134 , 79 P. 2d 903 .) Plaintiff testified that she and those with her were on their way to a beer tavern located across the street from the point where they parked their car; that she was the last one to get out of the car; that she had been riding in the front seat and got out on the right-hand side of the car, which was headed south; that she stepped on the curb and then took the next step with her right foot, when she fell into a hole; that her right leg went into the hole and her left leg crumpled up under her; that her brother and son helped her out and that s

1943(Robinson v. Short, 148 Kan. 134 , 79 P. 2d 903 .) Plaintiff testified that she and those with her were on their way to a beer tavern located across the street from the point where they parked their car; that she was the last one to get out of the car; that she had been riding in the front seat and got out on the right-hand side of the car, which was headed south; that she stepped on the curb and then took the next step with her right foot, when she fell into a hole; that her right leg went into the hole and her left leg crumpled up under her; that her brother and son helped her out and that s