In Kansas, the District Court hears small claims actions, per Kansas Statutes Ch. 61, Article 27, Sections 1-14. Amounts at issue are limited to $1,800. Lawyers are not allowed to represent parties in small claims proceedings prior to the entry of judgment.

• Filing a Lawsuit in Small Claims Court From the Office of the Attorney General.
• Kansas Landlords Handbook From Housing & Credit Counseling, Inc. (HCCI). Explains procedures for small claims generally with a slant toward collecting unpaid rent.
• Johnson County District Court Small claims information and forms.
• Kansas Judicial Branch - 4th District - Small Claims Information Includes instructions and forms for filing a small claims case.
• Small Claims Court From the Kansas Bar Association. Includes basic information about the small claims process.

Last updated on 12/23/08