Kansas Civil Case Filing Cover Sheet

KANSAS CIVIL CASE FILING COVER SHEET

Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123 -- Judicial Council Civil Case Filing Cover Sheet

FILING INFORMATION

This cover sheet is required under Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123 with every initial pleading that commences a civil action in any Kansas District Court. All Kansas-licensed attorneys must file electronically through the Kansas Courts E-Filing (eFlex) system. Self-represented litigants may file on paper but are encouraged to use e-filing.

Form Type: Kansas Judicial Council Civil Case Filing Cover Sheet
Governing Authority: Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123
Filing Method: ☐ Electronic (eFlex) ☐ Paper Filing

PART 1: COURT DESIGNATION

Judicial District and County

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY, KANSAS

Judicial District Number: [____]

Kansas has 31 judicial districts. Select the appropriate district and county:

PART 2: CASE CAPTION

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY, KANSAS

[________________________________],
                    Plaintiff(s),

        v.                                          Case No.: ________________
                                                    (Assigned by Clerk)
[________________________________],
                    Defendant(s).

PART 3: PARTY INFORMATION

Plaintiff(s) / Petitioner(s)

Plaintiff 1:

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Telephone: [________________________________]
• Email: [________________________________]
• ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Government Entity ☐ Other: [________________]

Plaintiff 2 (if applicable):

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Telephone: [________________________________]
• Email: [________________________________]
• ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Government Entity ☐ Other: [________________]

☐ Additional plaintiffs listed on attached sheet

Defendant(s) / Respondent(s)

Defendant 1:

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Telephone (if known): [________________________________]
• Email (if known): [________________________________]
• ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Government Entity ☐ Other: [________________]

Defendant 2 (if applicable):

• Full Legal Name: [________________________________]
• Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Telephone (if known): [________________________________]
• Email (if known): [________________________________]
• ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Government Entity ☐ Other: [________________]

☐ Additional defendants listed on attached sheet

PART 4: ATTORNEY / SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY INFORMATION

Filing Attorney

• Attorney Name: [________________________________]
• Kansas Bar Number: [________________________________]
• Law Firm Name: [________________________________]
• Mailing Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Telephone: [________________________________]
• Fax: [________________________________]
• Email: [________________________________]
• Attorney for: ☐ Plaintiff(s) ☐ Defendant(s)

Self-Represented Party (if applicable)

• ☐ Filing party is self-represented (pro se)
• Name: [________________________________]
• Mailing Address: [________________________________]
• City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]
• Telephone: [________________________________]
• Email: [________________________________]

Note: Self-represented litigants must also submit the Self-Represented Litigant Certification form required by Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123.

PART 5: CASE TYPE CLASSIFICATION

Select ONE primary case type from the Kansas Judicial Council categories below:

Contract / Commercial

• ☐ Contract -- General
• ☐ Debt / Collection
• ☐ Consumer credit / Revolving credit
• ☐ Insurance contract dispute
• ☐ Commercial / Business dispute
• ☐ Construction contract
• ☐ Breach of warranty

Tort -- Motor Vehicle

• ☐ Motor vehicle -- Personal injury
• ☐ Motor vehicle -- Property damage only
• ☐ Motor vehicle -- Wrongful death

Tort -- Other Personal Injury / Property Damage

• ☐ Premises liability (slip and fall)
• ☐ Assault / Battery
• ☐ Defamation / Libel / Slander
• ☐ Other personal injury
• ☐ Other property damage
• ☐ Wrongful death (non-motor vehicle)

Professional Negligence

• ☐ Medical malpractice
• ☐ Legal malpractice
• ☐ Other professional negligence

Products Liability

• ☐ Products liability -- Personal injury
• ☐ Products liability -- Property damage

Real Property

• ☐ Quiet title
• ☐ Mortgage foreclosure
• ☐ Landlord / Tenant (eviction / forcible detainer)
• ☐ Eminent domain / Condemnation
• ☐ Partition
• ☐ Other real property

Employment

• ☐ Employment discrimination
• ☐ Wage / Hour dispute
• ☐ Restrictive covenant / Non-compete
• ☐ Wrongful termination
• ☐ Other employment

Administrative / Government

• ☐ Administrative / Agency appeal (K.S.A. 77-601 et seq.)
• ☐ Tax appeal
• ☐ Habeas corpus (K.S.A. 60-1501)
• ☐ Mandamus
• ☐ Quo warranto
• ☐ Other government action

Miscellaneous Civil

• ☐ Declaratory judgment
• ☐ Injunctive relief
• ☐ Interpleader
• ☐ Partition
• ☐ Replevin
• ☐ Receivership
• ☐ Other Civil: [________________________________]

PART 6: CAUSE OF ACTION / STATUTORY BASIS

Primary Cause(s) of Action: [________________________________]

Statutory or Common Law Basis: [________________________________]

Brief Factual Description: [________________________________]

PART 7: AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY

Monetary Relief Sought

• ☐ $0 -- $4,000 (Small Claims jurisdiction per K.S.A. 61-2703)
• ☐ $4,001 -- $10,000 (Limited Actions per K.S.A. Chapter 61)
• ☐ $10,001 -- $25,000 (Limited Actions per K.S.A. Chapter 61)
• ☐ $25,001 -- $75,000
• ☐ $75,001 -- $150,000
• ☐ Over $150,000
• ☐ Amount cannot be determined at this time

Specific Amount Claimed (if known): $ [________________________________]

Non-Monetary / Equitable Relief

• ☐ Injunctive relief sought
• ☐ Declaratory relief sought
• ☐ Specific performance
• ☐ Other equitable relief: [________________________________]

Punitive Damages

• ☐ Punitive damages claimed (K.S.A. 60-3701 et seq.)
• ☐ No punitive damages claimed

PART 8: FILING FEES

Kansas District Court Docket Fees (Current Schedule)

Note: Johnson County adds $1.50 and Sedgwick County adds $2.00 to all docket fees per local surcharge ordinances. Verify current fees with the Clerk of the District Court before filing.

Filing Fee Paid: $ [________________________________]
Receipt Number: [________________________________]
Date Paid: [__/__/____]
Method: ☐ Cash ☐ Check ☐ Credit Card ☐ E-Filing Payment ☐ Fee Waiver Granted

Fee Waiver

• ☐ Application for docket fee waiver filed (K.S.A. 60-2001(b))
• ☐ Fee waiver previously granted -- Order Date: [__/__/____]

PART 9: JURY DEMAND

• ☐ Jury trial demanded (K.S.A. 60-238)
• ☐ Non-jury (bench trial)
• ☐ Jury demand to be filed later

Kansas Jury Demand Rules: Under K.S.A. 60-238(b), a party may demand a trial by jury by serving a written demand no later than 14 days after the last pleading directed to the issue is served. Failure to serve and file a demand constitutes a waiver of trial by jury.

PART 10: VENUE

Venue is proper in this county because (check all that apply):

• ☐ Defendant resides in this county (K.S.A. 60-602)
• ☐ Defendant may be summoned in this county
• ☐ Cause of action arose in this county
• ☐ Contract was to be performed in this county
• ☐ Real property at issue is located in this county (K.S.A. 60-604)
• ☐ Plaintiff resides in this county and defendant is a nonresident (K.S.A. 60-605)
• ☐ Government entity defendant -- venue per K.S.A. 60-602(b)
• ☐ Other statutory basis: [________________________________]

PART 11: RELATED CASES

Are there any pending or previously filed cases related to this action?

• ☐ No related cases
• ☐ Yes -- provide the following:

PART 12: SERVICE OF PROCESS

Method of Service (K.S.A. 60-303 et seq.)

For each defendant, indicate the intended method of service:

Defendant 1: [________________________________]

• ☐ Personal service by sheriff (K.S.A. 60-303(a))
• ☐ Personal service by process server (K.S.A. 60-303(a))
• ☐ Residential service (K.S.A. 60-303(d))
• ☐ Service by certified mail, return receipt requested (K.S.A. 60-303(c))
• ☐ Service by publication (K.S.A. 60-307) -- ☐ Affidavit attached
• ☐ Acceptance / Waiver of service (K.S.A. 60-304)
• ☐ Service on Kansas Secretary of State as agent (K.S.A. 60-304)
• ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Defendant 2 (if applicable): [________________________________]

• ☐ Personal service by sheriff (K.S.A. 60-303(a))
• ☐ Personal service by process server (K.S.A. 60-303(a))
• ☐ Residential service (K.S.A. 60-303(d))
• ☐ Service by certified mail, return receipt requested (K.S.A. 60-303(c))
• ☐ Service by publication (K.S.A. 60-307) -- ☐ Affidavit attached
• ☐ Acceptance / Waiver of service (K.S.A. 60-304)
• ☐ Service on Kansas Secretary of State as agent (K.S.A. 60-304)
• ☐ Other: [________________________________]

Service Tracking

PART 13: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

ADR Availability

• ☐ Parties have discussed ADR options
• ☐ Parties are willing to participate in mediation
• ☐ Parties are willing to participate in arbitration
• ☐ ADR is not appropriate for this case -- Reason: [________________________________]

Note: Many Kansas judicial districts have local rules encouraging or requiring ADR. Check the local rules for the judicial district where you are filing. Some districts maintain court-annexed mediation programs.

PART 14: ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS

• ☐ Interpreter needed -- Language: [________________________________]
• ☐ ADA accommodation needed -- Describe: [________________________________]
• ☐ No accommodations needed

PART 15: ATTORNEY CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I certify that the information provided on this cover sheet is accurate to the best of my knowledge for purposes of the Kansas Judicial Council Civil Case Filing Cover Sheet as required by Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123.

I further certify that:

• ☐ I have reviewed the applicable Kansas Rules of Civil Procedure
• ☐ Venue is proper in the selected county
• ☐ I am authorized to file this action on behalf of the named party
• ☐ I have complied with the privacy policy requirements of Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123 regarding personal identifiers

Date: [__/__/____]

________________________________________
Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name

Kansas Bar Number: [________________]
Attorney for: [________________________________]
Firm: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

PART 16: FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Kansas Courts E-Filing (eFlex System)

1. Mandatory E-Filing: All Kansas-licensed attorneys must file electronically in all case types in all state courts through the eFlex system
2. Filing Portal: Access the Kansas Courts eFiling portal at https://filer.kscourts.org/
3. Registration: Attorneys must register for an eFlex account using their Kansas Bar number
4. Payment: Filing fees are payable through the e-filing system via credit card or electronic check
5. Confirmation: The system will issue an electronic filing confirmation and case number upon acceptance

Paper Filing (Self-Represented Litigants)

1. File the original cover sheet and complaint with the Clerk of the District Court
2. Include the correct filing fee (cash, check, or money order payable to "Clerk of the District Court")
3. Provide sufficient copies for service on all defendants
4. Request file-stamped copies for your records

Required Attachments

• ☐ Civil Case Filing Cover Sheet (this document or official Judicial Council form)
• ☐ Complaint / Petition
• ☐ Summons (for each defendant)
• ☐ Self-Represented Litigant Certification (if pro se, per Rule 123)
• ☐ Application for Fee Waiver (if applicable)
• ☐ Privacy Policy Compliance Certification (Rule 123)
• ☐ Other: [________________________________]

PRACTITIONER NOTES

Kansas-Specific Practice Considerations

1. Case Number Format: Kansas district courts assign case numbers in the format: [Year]-CV-[Number] (e.g., 2026-CV-001234). The Clerk assigns the case number upon filing.

2. Service Deadlines: Under K.S.A. 60-203(a), service must be obtained within 90 days after the petition is filed, or the action will be dismissed without prejudice as to that defendant.

3. Responsive Pleading Deadline: The defendant has 21 days after service to file an answer or responsive motion (K.S.A. 60-212(a)).

4. Venue Transfer: If venue is improper, the court shall transfer the action to any district or county where it could have been brought (K.S.A. 60-610).

5. Mandatory Pretrial Conference: Many Kansas judicial districts require a pretrial conference under K.S.A. 60-216. Check local rules for scheduling requirements.

6. Limitations Periods (Common):
   - Written contracts: 5 years (K.S.A. 60-511)
   - Oral contracts: 3 years (K.S.A. 60-512)
   - Personal injury: 2 years (K.S.A. 60-513(a))
   - Property damage: 2 years (K.S.A. 60-513(a))
   - Medical malpractice: 2 years with 4-year repose (K.S.A. 60-513(c))
   - Products liability: 2 years (K.S.A. 60-513(a))
   - Fraud: 2 years from discovery (K.S.A. 60-513(a)(3))

7. Medical Malpractice Screening Panel: Kansas requires submission to a medical malpractice screening panel before filing suit (K.S.A. 65-4901 et seq.).

8. Comparative Fault: Kansas follows modified comparative fault -- plaintiff barred if 50% or more at fault (K.S.A. 60-258a).

9. Local Rules: Each judicial district may have supplemental local rules regarding scheduling, discovery, and motion practice. Always consult the local rules for the district where you file.

10. E-Filing Technical Support: For eFlex e-filing issues, contact the Kansas Courts eFiling Help Desk at [email protected] or call (785) 296-2256.

SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123: https://kscourts.gov/Rules-Orders/Rules
• Kansas Judicial Council Civil Cover Sheet: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/legal-forms/case-filing-cover-sheets
• K.S.A. Chapter 60 (Code of Civil Procedure): https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch60/
• Kansas Courts eFiling Portal: https://filer.kscourts.org/
• Kansas District Court Filing Fees: https://self-help.kscourts.gov/Home/Fees