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K.S.A. § 60-801 (2026)

Nature of mandamus

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60-801. Nature of mandamus. Mandamus is a proceeding to compel some inferior court, tribunal, board, or some corporation or person to perform a specified duty, which duty results from the office, trust, or official station of the party to whom the order is directed, or from operation of law.

History: L. 1963, ch. 303, 60-801; January 1, 1964.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 81 cases (15 in the last 5 years), 1968–2025 · leading case: Miami Cnty. Bd. of Commissioners v. Kanza Rail-Trails Conservancy, Inc., 255 P.3d 1186 (Kan. 2011).
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Miami Cnty. Bd. of Commissioners v. Kanza Rail-Trails Conservancy, Inc., 255 P.3d 1186 (Kan. 2011). · cites it 6× “Kanza asserts that a mandamus proceeding would only be available to enforce an agreement between the parties as to the amount of the bond or escrow account.”
State ex rel. Morrison v. Sebelius, 179 P.3d 366 (Kan. 2008). · cites it 4× “The governor's arguments suggest there would be if the suit was filed as a mandamus action seeking to resolve questions about the scope of her duty in enforcing the funeral protest provisions.”
State ex rel. Stephan v. Kansas House of Representatives, 687 P.2d 622 (Kan. 1984). · cites it 6× “K.S.A. 60-801 defines mandamus as "a proceeding to compel some .”
Bd. of Johnson Cnty. Comm'rs v. Jordan, 370 P.3d 1170 (Kan. 2016). · cites it 4× “" K.S.A. 60-801. Judgments in mandamus must specify with particularity the acts or act the respondent is compelled to perform or enjoined from performing.”
Comprehensive Health of Planned Parenthood v. Kline, 197 P.3d 370 (Kan. 2008). · cites it 4× “In addition, K.S.A. 60-801 provides: "Mandamus is a proceeding to compel some.”
Manhattan Bldgs., Inc. v. Hurley, 643 P.2d 87 (Kan. 1982). · cites it 4× “" *26 K.S.A. 60-801 defines mandamus as "a proceeding to compel some.”
Mobil Oil Corp. v. McHenry, 436 P.2d 982 (Kan. 1968). · cites it 5× “) K.S.A. 60-801 provides: "Mandamus is a proceeding to compel some inferior court, tribunal, board, or some corporation or person to perform a specified duty, which duty results from the office, trust, or official station of the party to whom the order is directed, or from…”
Schmidtlien Elec., Inc. v. Greathouse, 104 P.3d 378 (Kan. 2005). · cites it 2× “K.S.A. 60-801. Mandamus is not available to require performance of an act that involves the exercise of discretion by the public official.”
Stephens v. Van Arsdale, 608 P.2d 972 (Kan. 1980). · cites it 2× “Is Mandamus an Appropriate Remedy? K.S.A. 60-801 provides: "Mandamus is a proceeding to compel some inferior court, tribunal, board, or some corporation or person to perform a specified duty, which duty results from the office, trust, or official station of the party to whom the…”
Ambrosier v. Brownback, 375 P.3d 1007 (Kan. 2016). “2d 627 (1998); see also K.S.A. 60-801 et seq.; Manhattan Buildings, Inc.”
Kansas Med. Mut. Ins. v. Svaty, 244 P.3d 642 (Kan. 2010). “In addition, K.S.A. 60-801 provides: “Mandamus is a proceeding to compel some inferior court, tribunal, board, or some corporation or person to perform a specified duty, which duty results from the office, trust, or official station of the party to whom the order is directed, or…”
Wesley Med. Ctr. v. Clark, 669 P.2d 209 (Kan. 1983). · cites it 2× “The documents sought to be protected from discovery are the peer review committee records, minutes, etc., which pertain to Dr.”
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