Kansas Statutes Annotated

K.S.A. § 60-717 (2026)

Repealed

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60-717.

History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-717; L. 1969, ch. 284, § 1; L. 1970, ch. 238, § 7; L. 1972, ch. 222, § 2; L. 1978, ch. 227, § 2; L. 1982, ch. 247, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 198, § 1; L. 1988, ch. 212, § 1; L. 1988, ch. 213, § 1; L. 1994, ch. 273, § 2; L. 1999, ch. 131, § 10; Repealed, L. 2002, ch. 198, § 19; July 1.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 19 cases, 1981–2020 · leading case: In Re Resler, 282 B.R. 246 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2002).
In Re Resler, 282 B.R. 246 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2002). · cites it 8× “It is particularly clear from a reading of Kan. Stat.Ann. § 60-717(c) (Supp.2001), which limits the scope of a wage garnishment order to the nonexempt portion of such wages and further defines “nonexempt” wages as those not protected by Kan.”
Capital Servs., Inc. v. Dahlinger Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc., 657 P.2d 36 (Kan. 1983). · cites it 6× “60-717( a ) requires a garnishee to report indebtedness to the debtor to the Clerk of the District Court up until the time the garnishee files an answer: "You are hereby ordered as a garnishee to file with the clerk of the above named court, within twenty (20) days after service…”
In Re Urban, 262 B.R. 865 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2001). · cites it 2× “K.S.A. § 60-717(c) provides, in part, that an order of garnishment attaches to the “nonexempt” portion of the debtor’s earnings.”
Curiel v. Quinn, 832 P.2d 1206 (Kan. Ct. App. 1992). · cites it 6× “K.S.A. 60-717 (c) later amended as K.S.A.”
Redmond v. Hardman (In Re Boden), 61 B.R. 329 (Bankr. D. Kan. 1986). · cites it 6× “The executor has been dismissed as a party and the question before the Court is whether Bohm or the trustee is entitled to the funds.”
In Re Rodriguez, 140 B.R. 562 (Bankr. D. Kan. 1992). · cites it 4× “§ 60-717(c) provides that an order of garnishment shall have the effect of attaching the nonexempt portion of the defendant’s earnings and defines nonexempt earnings as earnings which are not exempt from wage garnishment pursuant to K.”
Coward v. Smith, 636 P.2d 793 (Kan. Ct. App. 1981). “Reference to a ‘pay period’ is also made in K.S.A. 1979 Supp. 60-717(c) which sets forth applicable garnishment procedures.”
Bartlett Coop. Ass'n v. Patton, 722 P.2d 551 (Kan. 1986). “K.S.A. 60-717(b). Within ten days of service, the garnishee must file an answer.”
In Re Adcock, 264 B.R. 708 (D. Kan. 2000). “1992) (holding that because under K.S.A. 60-717(c) the amount of funds garnished may not invade that portion of the wages which are exempt, wages that are properly garnished can never be exempt).”
Whisler v. Whisler, 684 P.2d 1025 (Kan. Ct. App. 1984). “See K.S.A. 60-717(b) (post- *628 judgment garnishment orders need not be served on defendant); K.”
Capital Servs., Inc. v. Dahlinger Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc., 699 P.2d 549 (Kan. Ct. App. 1985). “K.S.A. 60-717. Special circumstances, nevertheless, may alter this customary relationship.”
In Re Wiston Xxiv Ltd., P'ship, 141 B.R. 429 (Bankr. D. Kan. 1992). “); K.S.A. 60-717(c), and the concept that a mortgagee is not entitled to the rents, regardless of an agreement for assignment of rents, until default and a judicial proceeding (e.”
— K.S.A. § 60-717(a) — 1 case
Capital Servs., Inc. v. Dahlinger Pontiac-Cadillac, Inc., 657 P.2d 36 (Kan. 1983). “60-717( a ) requires a garnishee to report indebtedness to the debtor to the Clerk of the District Court up until the time the garnishee files an answer: "You are hereby ordered as a garnishee to file with the clerk of the above named court, within twenty (20) days after service…”
— K.S.A. § 60-717(b) — 5 cases
Bartlett Coop. Ass'n v. Patton, 722 P.2d 551 (Kan. 1986). “K.S.A. 60-717(b). Within ten days of service, the garnishee must file an answer.”
Whisler v. Whisler, 684 P.2d 1025 (Kan. Ct. App. 1984). “See K.S.A. 60-717(b) (post- *628 judgment garnishment orders need not be served on defendant); K.”
Dekalb Swine Breeders v. Woolwine Supply, 809 P.2d 1223 (Kan. 1991).
— K.S.A. § 60-717(c) — 12 cases
In Re Resler, 282 B.R. 246 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2002). “It is particularly clear from a reading of Kan. Stat.Ann. § 60-717(c) (Supp.2001), which limits the scope of a wage garnishment order to the nonexempt portion of such wages and further defines “nonexempt” wages as those not protected by Kan.”
In Re Urban, 262 B.R. 865 (Bankr. D. Kan. 2001). “K.S.A. § 60-717(c) provides, in part, that an order of garnishment attaches to the “nonexempt” portion of the debtor’s earnings.”
Redmond v. Hardman (In Re Boden), 61 B.R. 329 (Bankr. D. Kan. 1986). “The executor has been dismissed as a party and the question before the Court is whether Bohm or the trustee is entitled to the funds.”
In Re Rodriguez, 140 B.R. 562 (Bankr. D. Kan. 1992). “§ 60-717(c) provides that an order of garnishment shall have the effect of attaching the nonexempt portion of the defendant’s earnings and defines nonexempt earnings as earnings which are not exempt from wage garnishment pursuant to K.”
Coward v. Smith, 636 P.2d 793 (Kan. Ct. App. 1981). “Reference to a ‘pay period’ is also made in K.S.A. 1979 Supp. 60-717(c) which sets forth applicable garnishment procedures.”
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