Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 452.485 (2026)

When judgment in transitory action not to be rendered against single

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defendant. In action brought pursuant to KRS 452.480, against a single defendant, there shall be no judgment against him, unless he be summoned in the county wherein the action is brought; or, unless he reside in such county when the action is brought and be summoned elsewhere in this state; or, unless he make defense to the action before objecting to the jurisdiction of the court. Effective: July 1, 1953 History: Transferred 1952 Ky. Acts ch. 84, sec. 1, effective July 1, 1953, from C.C. sec. 79.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1955–2010 · leading case: Weant's Adm'r v. Ellis, 287 S.W.2d 446 (Ky. Ct. App. 1955).

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Weant's Adm'r v. Ellis, 287 S.W.2d 446 (Ky. Ct. App. 1955). “The appellant recognizes the jurisdictional requirements of KRS 452.485, which states that no judgment can be rendered against the defendant in a transitory action unless (1) he is summoned in the county where the action is brought, or (2) he resides in that county and is…”

Cash v. E'Town Furniture Co., 363 S.W.2d 102 (Ky. Ct. App. 1962). · cites it 2× “” • “KRS 452.485 [C.C. 79], In action brought pursuant to KRS 452.”

Winkler v. Germann, 329 S.W.3d 349 (Ky. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 3× “” “KRS 452.485[C.C. 79], In action brought pursuant to KRS 452.”

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