Kansas Statutes Annotated

K.S.A. § 66-178 (2026)

Same; suits by individuals or corporations permitted

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66-178. Same; suits by individuals or corporations permitted. No statute providing for the regulation of public utilities or common carriers shall be construed to estop or hinder any person or corporation from bringing suit against any such public utility or common carrier for any violation of the laws of this state for the government of public utilities and common carriers.

History: R.S. 1923, 66-178; December 27.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1986–1986 · leading case: W. Kansas Express, Inc. v. Dugan Truck Line, Inc., 720 P.2d 1132 (Kan. Ct. App. 1986).

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W. Kansas Express, Inc. v. Dugan Truck Line, Inc., 720 P.2d 1132 (Kan. Ct. App. 1986). “” In addition, K.S.A. 66-178 provides as follows: “No statute providing for the regulation of public utilities or common carriers shall be construed to estop or hinder any person or corporation from bringing suit against any such public utility or common carrier for any…”

Bailey v. Morgan Drive-Away, Inc., 647 F. Supp. 648 (D. Kan. 1986). “” In addition, K.S.A. 66-178 allows individuals to bring suit against carriers for violation of the regulatory laws.”

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