General Civil Case Cover Sheet - Kansas

GENERAL CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET

State of Kansas — District Courts

(Independent draft; confirm substantial compliance with current Judicial Council form)

FILING REQUIREMENT NOTICE: Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123(a) requires a party filing a case to submit a cover sheet with the initial pleading or complete the information required to file a new case electronically, subject to categories excluded by the judicial administrator. A submitted cover sheet must substantially comply with the Kansas Judicial Council form. Confirm this draft against the current official form before submitting it. Attorneys permitted to practice in Kansas generally must file electronically under the statewide eFiling rules.

I. COURT AND CASE CAPTION

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF [________________________________] COUNTY, KANSAS

CASE CAPTION

Plaintiff(s):  [________________________________]          )
                                                           )
v.                                                         )    Case No. _______________
                                                           )
Defendant(s):  [________________________________]          )

Cover Sheet Effective Date: [__/__/____]

II. FILER IDENTITY AND CAPACITY

☐ Attorney for Plaintiff(s)
☐ Attorney for Defendant(s)
☐ Self-Represented Plaintiff
☐ Self-Represented Defendant
☐ Other (Describe): [________________________________]

III. PARTY INFORMATION

A. Plaintiff(s)

Party Type: ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Government Entity ☐ Trust ☐ Other: [________________________________]

B. Defendant(s)

Party Type: ☐ Individual ☐ Corporation ☐ LLC ☐ Partnership ☐ Government Entity ☐ Trust ☐ Other: [________________________________]

(Attach Addendum A — Additional Parties if more than three parties on either side)

IV. ATTORNEY INFORMATION

A. Filing Attorney

B. Opposing Attorney (if known)

Self-Represented Parties: Enter "Pro Se" in the Attorney Name field. Delete the Bar Number line and provide personal contact information.

V. CASE TYPE CODES — SELECT ONE PRIMARY CATEGORY

(The numbers below organize this draft and are not official Kansas filing codes. Select the current case category in the official form or eFiling system.)

A. TORT / PERSONAL INJURY

☐ 01 — Motor Vehicle — Personal Injury
☐ 02 — Motor Vehicle — Property Damage Only
☐ 03 — Other Personal Injury — Premises Liability
☐ 04 — Other Personal Injury — Products Liability
☐ 05 — Medical Malpractice (K.S.A. 60-3401 et seq.)
☐ 06 — Legal / Professional Malpractice
☐ 07 — Wrongful Death (K.S.A. 60-1901 et seq.)
☐ 08 — Assault / Battery
☐ 09 — Defamation / Libel / Slander
☐ 10 — Other Tort (Describe): [________________________________]

B. CONTRACT / COMMERCIAL

☐ 11 — Breach of Contract (Written)
☐ 12 — Breach of Contract (Oral)
☐ 13 — Consumer Credit / Debt Collection
☐ 14 — Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist
☐ 15 — Insurance Coverage / Bad Faith
☐ 16 — U.C.C. / Commercial Transaction (K.S.A. Chapter 84)
☐ 17 — Promissory Note / Negotiable Instrument
☐ 18 — Construction Contract Dispute
☐ 19 — Other Contract (Describe): [________________________________]

C. REAL PROPERTY

☐ 21 — Foreclosure (Judicial — K.S.A. 60-2410 et seq.)
☐ 22 — Quiet Title (K.S.A. 60-1002)
☐ 23 — Eminent Domain / Condemnation (K.S.A. 26-501 et seq.)
☐ 24 — Landlord-Tenant / Eviction (K.S.A. 61-3801 et seq.)
☐ 25 — Mechanic's Lien (K.S.A. 60-1101 et seq.)
☐ 26 — Boundary Dispute / Easement
☐ 27 — Partition
☐ 28 — Other Real Property (Describe): [________________________________]

D. DOMESTIC RELATIONS

☐ 31 — Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage (K.S.A. 23-2701 et seq.)
☐ 32 — Child Custody / Parenting Time (K.S.A. 23-3201 et seq.)
☐ 33 — Child Support (K.S.A. 23-3001 et seq.)
☐ 34 — Spousal Support / Maintenance
☐ 35 — Protection from Abuse (PFA — K.S.A. 60-3101 et seq.)
☐ 36 — Protection from Stalking (K.S.A. 60-31a01 et seq.)
☐ 37 — Paternity (K.S.A. 23-2201 et seq.)
☐ 38 — Adoption (K.S.A. 59-2111 et seq.)
☐ 39 — Other Domestic (Describe): [________________________________]

E. STATUTORY / SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS

☐ 41 — Administrative Appeal (K.S.A. 77-601 et seq. — Kansas Judicial Review Act)
☐ 42 — Declaratory Judgment (K.S.A. 60-1701 et seq.)
☐ 43 — Injunction / Specific Performance (K.S.A. 60-901 et seq.)
☐ 44 — Habeas Corpus (K.S.A. 60-1501 et seq.)
☐ 45 — Mandamus (K.S.A. 60-801 et seq.)
☐ 46 — Quo Warranto (K.S.A. 60-1201 et seq.)
☐ 47 — Foreign Judgment Domestication (K.S.A. 60-3001 et seq.)
☐ 48 — Workers' Compensation Appeal (K.S.A. 44-556)
☐ 49 — Other Statutory (Describe): [________________________________]

F. MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL

☐ 51 — Professional Malpractice (Non-Medical)
☐ 52 — Fraud / Misrepresentation
☐ 53 — Employment Discrimination (K.S.A. 44-1001 et seq. — Kansas Act Against Discrimination)
☐ 54 — Wage and Hour (K.S.A. 44-313 et seq.)
☐ 55 — Class Action (K.S.A. 60-223)
☐ 56 — Interpleader
☐ 57 — Replevin (K.S.A. 60-1005)
☐ 58 — Other Civil (Describe): [________________________________]

G. PROBATE / ESTATE

☐ 61 — Probate of Will (K.S.A. 59-2209 et seq.)
☐ 62 — Administration of Estate
☐ 63 — Guardianship / Conservatorship (K.S.A. 59-3050 et seq.)
☐ 64 — Trust Matters (K.S.A. 58a-101 et seq. — Kansas Uniform Trust Code)
☐ 65 — Other Probate / Estate (Describe): [________________________________]

VI. FILING CLASSIFICATION

(Check one — this determines the docket fee.)

☐ Chapter 60 — Regular Civil Action (Standard docket fee applies)
☐ Limited Action — Amount ≤ $500 (Confirm Chapter 61 classification and current docket fee)
☐ Limited Action — Amount $500.01 – $5,000 (Reduced docket fee)
☐ Limited Action — Amount $5,000.01 – $25,000 (Reduced docket fee)
☐ Unlimited Civil Action — Amount > $25,000 or Non-Monetary Relief
☐ Small Claims (K.S.A. 61-2703 — Amount ≤ $10,000)

VII. AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY

☐ $0 – $500
☐ $500.01 – $4,000
☐ $4,001 – $5,000
☐ $5,001 – $10,000
☐ $10,001 – $25,000
☐ $25,001 – $75,000
☐ Over $75,000
☐ Non-monetary relief only
☐ Amount not determinable at this time

Exact amount claimed (if liquidated): $ [________________________________]

VIII. MANNER OF FILING

☐ Initial Complaint / Petition
☐ Counterclaim
☐ Cross-Claim
☐ Third-Party Petition (K.S.A. 60-214)
☐ Amended Petition
☐ Interpleader
☐ Transfer from Another Court
☐ Other (Describe): [________________________________]

IX. JURY DEMAND

☐ Jury trial demanded pursuant to K.S.A. 60-238
☐ Jury trial NOT demanded at this time

Practice Note: Under K.S.A. 60-238(b), a jury demand must be served on the other parties no later than 14 days after the last pleading directed to the issue is served and filed under K.S.A. 60-205. A failure to serve and file waives the jury trial, but the court may set aside a waiver in the interest of justice or when the waiver resulted inadvertently. K.S.A. 60-238(d).

X. SERVICE OF PROCESS INFORMATION

A. Method of Service Requested

☐ Personal Service by Sheriff (K.S.A. 60-303(c))
☐ Certified Mail — Return Receipt Requested (K.S.A. 60-303(c)(2))
☐ Residential Service (K.S.A. 60-303(d))
☐ Service by Publication (K.S.A. 60-307)
☐ Service on Secretary of State — Nonresident / Corporate Agent (K.S.A. 60-308)
☐ Private Process Server (K.S.A. 60-303(c))
☐ Waiver / Acceptance of Service (K.S.A. 60-304)
☐ Other (Describe): [________________________________]

B. Number of Defendants to Be Served: [____]

C. Service Address(es)

Commencement and service: Under K.S.A. 60-203(a), service within 90 days after filing (extendable 30 days for good cause) makes the action commence at filing. Otherwise it commences when service is made; this section does not prescribe dismissal.

XI. RELATED CASES

1. Are there any related Kansas state or federal cases (including closed matters) involving substantially the same parties or issues?

☐ Yes ☐ No

2. If "Yes," provide details:

3. Is consolidation or transfer requested?

☐ Yes ☐ No

XII. DOCKET FEE CALCULATION

(Check the applicable statutory fee and the court's current charged amount before filing.)

K.S.A. § 60-2001(a), as amended by 2026 Kan. Sess. Laws ch. 35, § 18, sets a $173 general docket fee and authorizes a Supreme Court additional charge of up to $22 through June 30, 2030. The statute does not establish a $22 charge for every filing. Confirm the current charged amount and any case-specific fee with the court before payment. K.S.A. § 60-2001a was repealed in 2007.

Fee for this filing

Method of Payment:
☐ Cash ☐ Check ☐ Money Order ☐ Credit/Debit Card ☐ E-Payment ☐ Poverty Affidavit (K.S.A. 60-2001(b))

Poverty Affidavit: Under K.S.A. 60-2001(b), a poverty affidavit must set forth a factual basis for inability to pay due to poverty, including the source and amount of weekly income. It must be signed and sworn to under oath and must be in substantial compliance with the form set forth by the Kansas Judicial Council.

XIII. E-FILING COMPLIANCE

(Kansas is implementing mandatory electronic filing through the eCourt system across judicial districts.)

☐ This filing is submitted electronically through the Kansas eCourt / eFiling system
☐ This filing is submitted on paper (self-represented litigant or county not yet on eCourt)
☐ This filing is submitted by mail (where permitted)

E-Filing Confirmation Number: [________________________________]

Important: The Kansas Courts eFiling rules state that Kansas-licensed attorneys permitted to practice must electronically file in all case types in all state courts. Rule 123(a) allows new-case cover information to be completed in the electronic filing process. Follow the court's current instructions for submitting a substantially compliant cover sheet or entering that information electronically.

XIV. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

☐ This filing contains confidential information subject to Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123
☐ A Confidential Information Form is attached
☐ No confidential information is included

Privacy Protection: Rule 123(b) requires omission or partial redaction of Social Security numbers, birth dates, and financial account numbers in filed documents and exhibits unless law or court order requires otherwise. When inclusion is necessary, use only the last four digits of a Social Security or financial account number, or only the birth year. Rule 123(a)(2) separately makes Social Security numbers and birth dates supplied on a cover sheet or through electronic filing confidential.

XV. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE

I certify that the information provided in this Civil Case Cover Sheet is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, that the selected Case Category accurately reflects the primary subject matter of the complaint or petition, and that the appropriate docket fee has been tendered.

Self-Represented Filers: Substitute "Pro Se Plaintiff" or "Pro Se Defendant" for the Attorney designation and omit the Bar Number line.

XVI. CLERK'S OFFICE USE ONLY

(Do not write below this line)

XVII. FILING CHECKLIST

☐ Current Kansas Judicial Council cover sheet, if submitting a paper cover sheet; otherwise complete the required new-case information electronically
☐ Petition / Complaint (original plus copies per local rule)
☐ Summons (to be issued by Clerk — one per defendant)
☐ Docket Fee (per Section XII) or Poverty Affidavit (K.S.A. 60-2001(b))
☐ Verified Petition (if required by statute)
☐ Certificate of Mailing / Service
☐ Confidential Information Form (if required under Kansas Supreme Court Rule 123)
☐ Additional Local Forms (check with district clerk)
☐ Addendum A — Additional Parties (if applicable)
☐ Copies for service (one set per defendant)

XVIII. PRACTICE TIPS FOR KANSAS CIVIL FILINGS

1. Venue: Select the provision that fits the action and Defendant: K.S.A. § 60-603 for a Kansas resident, § 60-604 for a domestic or qualified foreign corporation, or § 60-605 for a nonresident or nonqualified corporation. Certain actions concerning real property must be brought where the property is situated under K.S.A. § 60-601(b).

2. Statutes of Limitation: K.S.A. 60-513(a)(4) gives two years to a noncontract injury-to-rights action not otherwise enumerated, with subsection (b)'s substantial-injury/reasonable-ascertainability accrual rule. A health-care-provider professional-services action uses subsection (c): occurrence accrual unless the fact of injury was not then reasonably ascertainable, and no commencement more than four years after the act. Contract and other claims require their own sections.

3. Medical Malpractice Screening Panels: K.S.A. 65-4901 governs medical malpractice screening panels. After suit, a party may request a panel and the judge may convene one on the judge's own motion. An affected party may request a panel before suit. A panel is not a prerequisite to filing suit. The healthcare stabilization fund is defined separately in K.S.A. 40-3401(e).

4. Service of Process: Kansas permits personal service by sheriff, certified mail, residential service, and private process servers (K.S.A. 60-303). For commencement at filing, obtain service within 90 days, subject to a 30-day good-cause extension under K.S.A. 60-203(a).

5. Limited Actions vs. Regular Civil: Kansas differentiates between Chapter 61 limited actions and Chapter 60 civil actions. Confirm the current statutory classification and fee before filing. Kansas Supreme Court Rule 140 governs final pretrial conferences, not limited-action procedure.

6. Jury Demand Timing: Under K.S.A. 60-238(b), serve a written demand no later than 14 days after the last pleading directed to the issue is served and file it under K.S.A. 60-205. Section 60-238(d) permits the court to set aside a waiver in the interest of justice or when the waiver resulted inadvertently.

7. E-Filing: Kansas Courts eFiling rules require Kansas-licensed attorneys permitted to practice to file electronically in all case types in state courts. Rule 122 governs electronic filing and service; consult the current court system instructions for the case.

8. Poverty Affidavit: Under K.S.A. 60-2001(b), the affidavit must include specific factual information about income and inability to pay. The Kansas Judicial Council publishes a model form. If the court determines the litigant is not impoverished, the court may assess fees and costs.

XIX. ADDENDUMS (ATTACH AS NECESSARY)

☐ Addendum A — Additional Parties
☐ Addendum B — Detailed Fee Schedule (if required by local clerk)
☐ Addendum C — Confidential Information Form

XX. SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.):
• K.S.A. 23-2201 et seq. (Paternity)
• K.S.A. 23-2701 et seq. (Divorce / Dissolution)
• K.S.A. 23-3001 et seq. (Child Support)
• K.S.A. 23-3201 et seq. (Child Custody)
• K.S.A. 26-501 et seq. (Eminent Domain)
• K.S.A. 44-313 et seq. (Wages)
• K.S.A. 44-556 (Workers' Compensation Appeals)
• K.S.A. 44-1001 et seq. (Kansas Act Against Discrimination)
• K.S.A. 58a-101 et seq. (Kansas Uniform Trust Code)
• K.S.A. 59-2111 et seq. (Adoption)
• K.S.A. 59-2209 et seq. (Probate)
• K.S.A. 59-3050 et seq. (Guardianship/Conservatorship)
• K.S.A. 60-202 (Commencement of Action)
• K.S.A. 60-203 (Service Time Limits)
• K.S.A. 60-214 (Third-Party Practice)
• K.S.A. 60-223 (Class Actions)
• K.S.A. 60-238 (Jury Demand)
• K.S.A. 60-303, 60-304, 60-307, 60-308 (Service of Process)
• K.S.A. 60-511, 60-512, 60-513 (Statutes of Limitation)
• K.S.A. 60-602 et seq. (Venue)
• K.S.A. 60-801 et seq. (Mandamus)
• K.S.A. 60-901 et seq. (Injunctions)
• K.S.A. 60-1002 (Quiet Title)
• K.S.A. 60-1005 (Replevin)
• K.S.A. 60-1101 et seq. (Mechanic's Liens)
• K.S.A. 60-1201 et seq. (Quo Warranto)
• K.S.A. 60-1501 et seq. (Habeas Corpus)
• K.S.A. 60-1701 et seq. (Declaratory Judgments)
• K.S.A. 60-1901 et seq. (Wrongful Death)
• K.S.A. 60-2001 (Docket Fees)
• K.S.A. 60-2001(a), as amended by 2026 Kan. Sess. Laws ch. 35, § 18 (Docket Fee and Authorized Additional Charge)
• K.S.A. 60-2410 et seq. (Foreclosure)
• K.S.A. 60-3001 et seq. (Foreign Judgments)
• K.S.A. 60-3101 et seq. (Protection from Abuse)
• K.S.A. 40-3401 et seq. (Healthcare Provider Insurance Availability Act)
• K.S.A. 61-2703 (Small Claims)
• K.S.A. 61-3801 et seq. (Landlord-Tenant)
• K.S.A. 65-4901 et seq. (Medical Malpractice Screening)
• K.S.A. 77-601 et seq. (Kansas Judicial Review Act)
• K.S.A. Chapter 84 (Uniform Commercial Code)
• Kansas Supreme Court Rules 122 (Electronic Filing), 123 (Cover Sheet and Privacy)
• Kansas Judicial Council — Case Filing Cover Sheets: https://www.kjc.ks.gov/legal-forms/case-filing-cover-sheets
• Kansas Courts — Filing Information: https://kscourts.gov
• Shawnee County Third Judicial District Docket Fees: https://www.shawneecourt.org/227/Docket-Fees

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